How To Build A Survival Shelter In The Desert -Primitive Technology

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3 жыл бұрын

Today I demonstrate how to make a primitive debris shelter from natural desert materials like yucca, creosote, and grass.
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filmed in parts of Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. Survival, Self-Reliance, Bushcraft, Camping, Making Fire, James Harris. Original music by Cuervo Negro. Junkyard Fox

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@davidhume2842 2 жыл бұрын

FINALLY, a desert survival channel! I live in Texas and while I am a fan of the conventional wooded bushcraft, but as stated at the beginning, places like Big Bend are sparse in typical resources. Just subscribed, looking forward to the content.

@jd9119 2 ай бұрын

The rattlesnakes in the desert are going to be really thankful that you built them a place to keep cool in.

@carlenovember11 Жыл бұрын

Stop apologizing. You know what you're doing and they are good skills. You are teaching things that average people can do some of these guys out here are dropping 20K 30k on survival gear. Your average person doesn't have money like that. You give the audience confidence that that is something they can do if they find themselves under those circumstances. Look at what you just did here you made that shelter with nothing but your hands and a saw! That's incredible!

@serioussoldier7977 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Cuervo’s music is outstanding, it really sets the tone of the video.

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

thank you, plus his filming angles help the videos from getting boring

@KarbogDiEksplorer 3 жыл бұрын

Nice

@pleitrap7073 3 жыл бұрын

I always found a pair of garden pruners to be of help with desert brush. Just a thought...

@rdsmith334 3 жыл бұрын

100% agreed. Small pair of pruning shears and a folding saw will handle anything, and save your knife.

@randomcitizen2384 3 жыл бұрын

AMEN!!! Thank you so much for doing these videos and pointing out how most of the other survival guys are in a forest where there’s trees everywhere and water is leaking out of every rock. You don’t see people in the desert much. If you can make it in the desert you can make it anywhere.

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much, glad you enjoy them! more to come!

@swayzietimpson2994 2 жыл бұрын

I live in a desert and I have been looking for a survival shelter in my area. It is amazing to make a shelter in a forest, don't get me wrong, but it takes real skill to make a shelter in a desert. Great job!

@akeeperofoddknowledge4956 3 жыл бұрын

Growing up in the Pennsylvania boondocks, I used to make similar shelters out of reeds and pine boughs. But then again, I grew up in hundreds of acres of trees with a fair sized creek (or "crick", as they're called, regionally), so it was a pretty easy task. Also, I never overnighted in them, just used them to hide out in or play cowboys and indians! It's amazing all the ways you come up with to survive in a region that, to my woodland accustomed eyes, seems a barren wasteland - but not so! Thank you for your very informative and well-done videos! Hope to see many more!

@jeffreyhill3960 2 жыл бұрын

The frame is spot on but if you had access to yuccas, you can snap off the bodies from the ground. It’s not as hard as it would seem. Some are 5’ long. Stack em on your frame from the bottom up. The quills from years earlier are very dry and not too heavy. Cut the newer quills off and use them on your frame. In other words, use all the yucca. Nice vid.

@MountainSportAirguns 3 жыл бұрын

Great video James, that's a really nice looking shelter. Yeah takes some time to build but looks like it would be fun to stay in. Cheers to Cuervo for the camera work and fantastic music.

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

ill be camping in there soon

@terryqueen3233 Жыл бұрын

Well when you said cordage I thought you were going to twist rope out of the Yucca leaves but the way you done it works. When I used to show people how to make a debris shelter I always had them make their beds first and then put the sides on mainly because that lets you know how wide to do your debris shelter otherwise you're going to be Mighty scrunched in your shelter. That's just my suggestion and the way I used to teach. That was a pretty nice debris Hut you made there. Thanks James

@DriveCarToBar 6 ай бұрын

You're doing good 👍 A tip with the yucca for making cordage is break it down more. Break it apart more and get the thin wispy fibers. You can twist those fibers together to get much more flexible cords, especially while the yucca is still green. Once it dries, they get less pliable. But you can get a big pile of green yucca leaves and sit in your shelter while it's too hot to move around, and break them down further. Twist into cords while you're waiting for the sun to drop. Preserve sweat.

@YMB203 3 жыл бұрын

Suggestion: Where you choose to sleep, dig down a bit then build shelter. This will provide further wind protection as well as providing additional space.

@gladeshunter8796 3 жыл бұрын

Old salt I knew used to always say if you can’t tie a knot make sure to tie a lot .

@ScoutLakai 3 жыл бұрын

That was great James. Way to cover your turf with the tips and tricks as well as how to build a shelter. You really covered it very well. Even applying old world tricks like the opening of the shelter facing east and why. Including tips regards to leaving and returning. Nobody wants those kinds of room mates. 👌🏼😂 Excellent video brother. Great job all around.

@wesleyswaters8643 2 жыл бұрын

As a lifelong southeastern NM resident (almost Tejas) I love watching your videos dude. Keep um coming please

@possumoutdoors3063 3 жыл бұрын

Im well known in troop 106 for constructing simple shelters based off my body measurements. I contruct most things in under an hour if i can, and have been able to use the desert well to make things easier. I had to test myself 7 years ago around the Guadalupe mountains

@Wingman115 3 жыл бұрын

MVP goes to the gloves. Your right everything in the desert will poke pick and stab you. Great video.

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

i made the first shelter without gloves, i had like 100 cuts on my hands and arms afterwards lol lesson learned.

@rmarques82 3 жыл бұрын

Kind of bored about the great old snowy forests, I’m kind of learning to love/enjoy the hidden beauty of the desert so this video fits just right today. By the way, you don’t have to be a knot sabi, just look for Kochanski and the jam knot, is the simplest, easiest an most efficient knot you ever need. As always, thanks for cuervo’s voice

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

awesome bro, ill look into the jam knot

@vrolsh 2 жыл бұрын

That was a great shelter. The tip you gave of jamming the yucca stalk into the bush to strip off the pods was smart.

@moik2747 3 жыл бұрын

Really loved it, jealous that you have Cuevos music to fill in. Note; I always lay down on the ground and make an outline of my body, Mark it and add a foot or two too it and that's where I'll lay the end tip of the frame pole to ensure that it'll be big enough for me and my gear. 😃👍

@johnsurefoot69 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, you're absolutely right about majority of bushcraft videos (while really cool) taking place in the woods. It's nice to see you taking advantage of your area. In regards to the grass roof, have you considered using some more yucca cordage to fasten together bundles of grass? Just my two cents 😌

@MattGodzilla2000 2 жыл бұрын

For just a little camping trip this would be very cozy to make pots by a fire sitting outside that hut

@dougmarquardt2878 2 жыл бұрын

You're certainly correct regarding there not being an abundance of tutorial type videos for desert environments. It's one my major draws to you channel. Build upon your weak areas and you'll be a pretty solid teacher (I'm not the best at knots either).

@sandstorm6605 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, right on James! Good to see you and thanks for this video in particular!! If you remember me, you know I’m out in the dirt too lol. Heck man I’ve been sawing those stalks off for years, I had no idea you could just tip em over and pull em out!!! They’re all over my yard and you just saved me like an hour every season lol. Sorry I’ve been MIA for a bit, hope you guys have been doing well. Looks like it! Keep on brother. And Quervo too!! More vids like this! The more you know, the less you need.

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

awesome bro! im glad thsi was helpful

@Febeleh 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! About to save thousands by not buying into CA's overpriced rent 😂

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help! Lol

@Trd2020 3 жыл бұрын

Yes stay away from our commifornia. We’re a terrible state. We need less Punks like you here.

@Hamza-gn2cg 2 жыл бұрын

@@Trd2020 seethe and cope

@ezequielpedroza3865 2 жыл бұрын

I own desert land in California

@TheUglyAmerican007 Ай бұрын

It’s not a bad idea bro 😂

@rrcaniglia 2 жыл бұрын

I subscribed because you are articulate, direct, knowledgeable, and just impress me as a good guy.

@guardiandevil3 2 жыл бұрын

Def cool to see this using desert resources. Like you said super easy to find stuff in wooded areas but not in the desert.

@davidleasure9138 3 жыл бұрын

That’s an awesome build James. Your knots are quite efficient for the material you are using too. Thanks for sharing and don’t step on that rattle snake that’s been lurking

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@TheUglyAmerican007 Ай бұрын

Haversack: have her sack ; man purse. Just kidding. Great vid sir. I hope you’re doing well and getting better. Corp sent me over and it was a good recommendation.

@James-bw4np 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see someone showing desert survival!

@guybronconut1754 2 жыл бұрын

Hello from Tucson. Thank you so much for posting DESERT survival videos. So many out the done in the woods where materials and water are abundant. It's nice to see.

@scoot9316 Жыл бұрын

Watched it then , and now again , great info , thanks

@mohsins.m9611 2 жыл бұрын

Finally... A video on dry, drought effected area... Really appreciate the effort👍🏼

@daBlyyzee 8 ай бұрын

Nice simple debris shelter Exposed "ribs" (the lattice made of yucca flower stalks) will draw water in if it rains There is also a lot of dead air space in there. If you want to stay warm, less dead air space will always be better. No door will also leave you super exposed The ground will be suck the heat right out of you If I only needed some shade/light rain protection this would work fine but I don't think it would really work out that well if you needed to survive a few unplanned nights outdoors.

@utej.k.bemsel4777 3 жыл бұрын

My suggestion would be: to braid the yucca strips into a kind of rope or string and use this to bind the structure together.

@stevendgrissom1968 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for your time.

@KenziBabenzi 2 жыл бұрын

Not often that I see this....In the desert I love that you did this. I live in the desert I always wonder how we would bug out if needed

@chrisminor4132 4 ай бұрын

All excellent info to absorb. Thanks for the desert knowledge Mr. Junkyard.

@denisevennet7656 2 жыл бұрын

First time that I like the music in this kind of videos😻

@christianserrano4967 3 жыл бұрын

These videos give me life, man. Thank you!

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@theunconventionalist....7226 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid............ I've always admired the desert and its beauty fosho...........

@IrishZombieNation 3 жыл бұрын

Just added another one to one of the best videos you've ever made. Excellent job my friend! You are the first I have ever seen make that type of shelter with those type of materials.

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

i apprecaite it Leo! thsi is definitely my favorite video ive made this year

@FreeAmericaChannel 3 жыл бұрын

When I was a kid in Florida we used palmetto fronds for cordage the same way. You can split them and tie them, when they dry they are strong.

@FreeAmericaChannel 3 жыл бұрын

BTW - Cuervo's music is perfect in this video.

@vladimirshatilov 2 жыл бұрын

Super shelter! Thanks for the video! 💪🏼🙏🏼

@robertogomez3698 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for making the time to show us what is entailed in making this type of shelter for a desert. I have watched many videos for deciduous areas, but not many for a desert. Thank You

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@egyptmachine 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great!

@TerriPlunkett 7 ай бұрын

Wonderful !

@randyyeager 3 жыл бұрын

@junkyardfox for an easy but solid knot, you just need to do the half knot you did, but do it twice in the same spot.

@1eyedjacksRwild 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Great information. Thanks!

@johnburgin7478 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool. First shelter I’ve seen outside a forest backdrop. Definitely has its challenges. Thanks for sharing it

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@VRod-kp7nk 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you James. Intro said it all.

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for joining us on another adventure

@BetoCovi 2 жыл бұрын

Im in the Sonoran Desert and i like these bushcraft videos, i just came across yours and man... heck yeah!! Subscribed! love desert survival videos!

@N4sir98 3 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video guys. Good to see you guys out in the wild again. Looking forward to future updates on how these temporary shelters hold up.

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

More to come! will be camping here tomorrow

@nasseraljumaili390 2 жыл бұрын

finally someone i saw decided to do solo camp in desert i love it please make more of it with very hard conditions :D

@JunkyardFox 2 жыл бұрын

be sure to watch the one where i camp here ad my truck gets shot at lol kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fcmIaZRyrsnOoqs.html

@nasseraljumaili390 2 жыл бұрын

@@JunkyardFox man i just saw it 🤨 im really sorry about your truck they really did ruin your good mood and its indeed mostly people whats give you trouble more than animals we have this kind of shits here too in middle east by the way i liked your shimag LOL any way im glad your ok hope to see more videos again with safely trips

@XC797 3 жыл бұрын

I usually have some loppers for cutting branches in my truck since I work in the service trades and have gone down unkept narrow driveways and to avoid scraping my truck and enabling my truck to actually be able to turn around. As usuall thank you for another great video

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea!

@desbravandoosertao 3 жыл бұрын

Love desert

@davidlee8551 Жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation.

@robertcalzadillas8224 3 жыл бұрын

Great job on shelter love the music

@ravenoutdoors8623 3 жыл бұрын

Well done James. Thank you for another great informative video. Still my favorite channel to watch. I hope you and Cuervo keep doing this for awhile.

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! new video coming Monday!

@HectorPlasmic 3 жыл бұрын

Those yucca stalks make great walking sticks, too, strong but light.

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

very true

@nevillesavage2012 3 жыл бұрын

Been awaiting a new JYF video. Love them all brother. Getting ready to spank The Jemez with my New Snake Eater when it arrives :)

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!!

@rodneybetts6086 3 жыл бұрын

Another Great Video. Thank you James for the information that you do Show us how to utilize what we have to make a shelter and how to set it up to keep the wind and sun off of us.

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Chris-yg5vh 3 жыл бұрын

Ooo that looks cozy!

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

gonna be camping in it soon

@DannyRiskit 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job "this guys"!

@woodrowsmith5484 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome build guys👍! So amazing to see the beauty in nature and how it can help us!

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

It really is!

@Betriska 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent use of available resources! Thank you. I live in the desert and needed to see this done. Blessings!

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! be sure to check out our other desert survival videos like turning mesquite pods into cakes and coffee.

@Zackaria_sMax 3 жыл бұрын

Which desert if u dont mind me asking?

@rattlesnakerob5409 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👏🏼 keep it up

@stephengonzalez2997 2 жыл бұрын

Living in AZ knowing this is important! TY

@TrainsDC 3 жыл бұрын

amazing!!

@matthewmaier1129 5 ай бұрын

Very cool!

@rainbowhiker 2 жыл бұрын

Nice wikeup-like-shelter James. Thanks for sharing 👍

@acl4734 2 жыл бұрын

Really fantastic video. Very good images. Well explained. Congratulations!!. Thanks a lot for sharing. 👍😉

@Scablands_Scavenger 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool, Great music! Always fun to see other people work in different environments and see what resources they have available and how they can be used.

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

@williamwatson840 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I was looking for shelter ideas for the desert . Hope to do some camping to learn survival and foraging there. Keep up the great work. Thanks again.

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@cillaloves2fish688 3 жыл бұрын

Nice looking desert shelter James! Good job! Looks cozy...

@aelsic 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always! I’m not a big knot person either but I’ve found the clove hitch fairly easy to remember. It’ll keep your supports bound tight and you just finish it off with a couple over hand knots on top.

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

Good to know!

@BrosephRussell 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet primitive shelter build what a great project 👏 thank you for the awesome video

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, bro!

@hiredgun7996 3 жыл бұрын

Great job! I’ve been waiting for this type of video from JF for some time and you did not disappoint. 😺👍

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

glad you like it! i didnt make a shelter before because i feared people finding it and destroying it but you cant live in fear.

@mariaviggiano7136 8 ай бұрын

The was a good one!

@Therionx 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video thank you guys !

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@mikes7446 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir, i enjoy you're desert survival videos, keep it up.

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

More to come!

@esthermarygold-lowe4403 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I would have tied the grass into bundles with yucca lol

@gracegrace3264 3 жыл бұрын

I love the last few minutes and tips and tricks! Live in the PHX area so love these videos, thank you!

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@Mike-tf9rx Жыл бұрын

Nice job. It always takes a while to gather and build anything out there.

@OperationGetReady 3 жыл бұрын

awesome video!

@natlikethebug9522 3 жыл бұрын

The quality of your videos are insane. Great job!

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! we pour our hearts and souls into them

@mranderson4303 2 жыл бұрын

Great video👍🏻

@atadsketchy2658 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@zomdee9449 3 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video. I've been watching all the other videos and each one has so much quality and love put in it. Keep it up James and Cuervo!

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@macjameson1930 3 жыл бұрын

JF, strong work as usual!

@Downhaven 3 жыл бұрын

I've been wanting this from you for some. Awesome video and thank you for sharing!

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jjdogbutte 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I didn’t know yucca was this useful. Makes me long for some time bumming around the desert...

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

oh man, the yucca is supremely useful, iahve many videos on the food sources and making soap

@cliffordbaldwin9157 3 жыл бұрын

Now that a nice setup ! !

@JunkyardFox 3 жыл бұрын

thnak you, not too shabby

@tallpaulmagic 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I was wondering if you were going to use more grass for bedding and you answered that. I also love how you suggest being prepared with tarps etc. Most people teaching primitive shelters don't say that.