Description given on Youtube:
This video shows the construction of a 3-4 man lean-to shelter using dead cabbage tree palm leaves as the thatching material. The video details the various stages in construction from the resourcing of the materials to the finished shelter, including the construction of a fire reflector and a springy bough bed.
The video is presented by Gordon Dedman, founder of Bushcraft Survival Australia (BSA). Gordon has travelled extensively and completed numerous Survival and Bushcraft Courses worldwide at schools run by Ray Mears, Dave Canterbury, Lofty Wiseman and Bob Cooper.
Gordon is a former member of the Australian Army 1st Commando Regiment and is presently a survival instructor in NORFORCE, an Australian Army Reserve Regional Force Surveillance Unit (RFSU). NORFORCE conducts patrols in the remote areas of Northern Australia, working closely with Aboriginal communities.
Please follow all safety procedures when lighting fires outdoors and always adhere to the laws and guidelines set down by your State or country of origin, governing fire lighting.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION (Bushcraft Survival Australia) Disclaimer- The information presented in these videos are given under the provisor that the person/s watching these instructions will practise with caution and care.- BSA is not responsible for how and when you use this material.- Please note that some activities related to bushcraft survival can be dangerous if performed without proper care and attention to detail.- Please note that in many situations it is not permissible to light fires in National Parks.- Please adhere to fire regulations and restrictions in your local area before lighting a fire. More videos available on www.BushcraftSurvivalAustralia.com.au