Shelter With a Basement

By digging in, a hammock can be utilized for comfort and protection from the elements. Gear can be stored beneath the hammock and the user has a place to hide in the event of a charging Rhino. In addition, the hole can be filled with insulating materials without fear of compression resulting in the loss of loft and ultimately, R value. This, because the user's body weight is supported by the hammock. The end result, a low profile suitable shelter offering better protection from the elements, especially as compared to its island type counterpart.

Category:

Travel & Events

Tags:

• Hammock
• basement
• shelter
• dig
• digging
• bug
• out
• bugging
• bob
• bag
• multicam
• Multi-Pak

[SurSolGear]

Again, we've actually done this. Much larger cover than the hole. Location is boss; properly sloping ground. Want to talk wet gear? Try inadequate overhead cover. Worried about trapping them in a survival situation? Think of it as a corner market and you're shopping for dinner. Unless the "critters" can unzip/unstow your gear, it'll be fine. Rule of 3s; Infestations? Please. Want to talk calories burned? Try keeping warm without adequate insulation below. Key word; option. Don't like? Don't do.

[SurSolGear]

Advertising a single shelter is simply a matter of practicality. EACH person is encouraged to have such gear on or about their person before traveling into the elements. If a group was going out together, they should ALL be equipped similarly. Life happens and persons missing individual equipment are asking for extra problems. Such problems tend to spill over among the group soon after. That's what gear checks are for.

[SurSolGear]

If hiding were an issue, what about in thick cover surrounding said tree? What if one was low to the ground? What if the tree in question was in an area lower than the approach(es)? What if the sloped ground offers background camouflage as well? What if one makes camp long after dark and is gone long before light? If one believes it impossible, they will make it so.

[SurSolGear]

To show options, of course. Pastor Joe Fox has done an excellent review and showed the Multipak as a hammock, using trees for support. You can check it out on The Viking Preparedness Channel. The video is titled, "Good bit o' kit".

[SurSolGear]

I hope they enjoyed the video. :)

[SurSolGear]

It may work for you if your snoring scares off a smaller bear in the area. Then again, a larger bear might hear what it thinks is encroachment on it's turf. :)

[chanonee]

and you have a swimming pool when it rain ,great.!

[SurSolGear]

@doobing You can use whatever shovel you're willing to carry. :-)

[bvensko]

All I see in the beginning of this video is woods. I thought there was going to be a person?? ;)

[Vsshooter]

It looks like VERY SOFT digging. In my area it is sun baked loess. That means pick and shovel and a lot more seat!

[colorinthemoon]

@SurSolGear so true :)

[liamcampbellhaha]

Where do these kind o properties stand in the market right now, whats the chance of resale woth profit??

[romedeiros70]

@KAPichon You are exactly right.

[StPetePussPatrol]

Good shelter for the southeast!! It's hot as hell but under the ground is cooler (your surroundings look like florida). Dig it a few feet more and cover and vent right and you have a wonderful fallout shelter. Hands make good shovels in a pinch. 

[KAPichon]

I like the theory, but i see a few problems with this. 1 If it rains your gear is screwed unless you are on some high ground, but higher the ground the harder it is to dig and thats a big hole requiring lots of calories and energy. 2 i dont see the point in packing a hammock that keeps me OFF the ground while i sleep, to put it at ground level where the critters are, you basicly dug a trap for every spider,snake,scopion an other ground dweller around and put your gear in there for em to infest.

[FacetsOfTruth]

@SurSolGear You're right! Staying positive is crucial. DON'T panic, or it's over. The problem is, most people don't have the skills to survive 3 days OUT THERE, and they know it. That's why they panic. We need to acquire knowledge of not only techniques, but also become familiar with our options/terrain/The Elements/Forage/water & the like. Here are some keys; knowing how to find & make clothing/tools/baskets & have animals/farm & renewable gardening. This is permanent living OUT THERE. Peace!

[ArieBoyer232]

Looks like a good way to get stepped on, but really cool!