{"product_id":"the-backwoodsman-shelters-quick-easy-outdoor-constructions-the-backwoodsman-hardcover","title":"The Backwoodsman: Shelters: Quick \u0026 Easy Outdoor Constructions -- The Backwoodsman, Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuild a variety of shelters from natural materials while taking a nostalgic look at some of \u003ci\u003eThe Backwoodsman\u003c\/i\u003e magazine's timeless articles.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a young child, Charlie Richie Jr. used to watch his father build tepees, debris shelters, and various forms of lean-tos--and fall in love with the Old Ways of Living. In 1979, Charlie Sr. was inspired to create The Backwoodsman magazine, with a mission to preserve and share timeless outdoor skills that will forever be relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Backwoodsman: Shelters, \u003c\/i\u003e Charlie Jr. collects 25 of the magazine's best shelter-related articles, written by seasoned craftspeople. The selections often feature how-to plans and instructions--complete with illustrations--and they focus on building shelters with only natural materials, plus some that reuse existing materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA testament to human ingenuity and the enduring importance of traditional craftsmanship in an increasingly technological world, this book ensures that critical survival techniques and \"the art of making\" remain accessible to future generations. It offers personal empowerment, creativity, and deep environmental engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're an avid outdoorsperson who might find yourself in an overnight survival situation, this is an essential book. If you've always been interested in how Indigenous peoples constructed shelters or if you can't walk past a pile of lumber--or even leaves--without imagining a fort- or cabin-build, you'll love this rugged collection of shelter articles for beginners and hands-on adventurers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside you'll find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 of \u003ci\u003eThe Backwoodsman\u003c\/i\u003e magazine's best shelter-related articles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eInstructions for building emergency, temporary, and permanent shelters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnical illustrations that aid in understanding each step-by-step process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e The Backwoodsman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Menasha Ridge Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/16\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.60h x 5.80w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781634044103\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharlie Richie Jr.\u003c\/b\u003e has served as the owner, publisher, and editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Backwoodsman\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. He was 10 years old when his parents started the publication in 1979, so it has been a huge part of his life. He officially started working for the magazine in 1995. Charlie lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he has written numerous articles and feature interviews for the publication. He is also a freelance outdoor television producer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Backwoodsman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68168111489252,"sku":"9781634044103","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9781634044103.jpg?v=1794037830","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/the-backwoodsman-shelters-quick-easy-outdoor-constructions-the-backwoodsman-hardcover","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}