I would love to practice and build natural shelters. Problem being feling tree's in UK. Since I return to my regular camp spots, over the years there would be no tree's left and now I would be stuck with a field rather than a bit of woods =(
After years of seriously heavy canvas, bought a True North Big Tarp just before Easter and on Good Friday, at the tender age of 54, spent my first night under a tarp.
Absolutely delighted with it and looking forward to the winter ...
Brilliant!
See folks, it just doesn't do to rush into these things.
I've still to try sleeping in a hammock yet.