Sheltercraft

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The set of knowledge and skills needed to construct and maintain shelter in the wilderness. uncountable

    "[…] use of clothing and equipment, pre-trip preparation and packing, food preparation and preservation, sheltercraft, recognition and treatment of environmental injuries, and emergency survival techniques."

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"[…] use of clothing and equipment, pre-trip preparation and packing, food preparation and preservation, sheltercraft, recognition and treatment of environmental injuries, and emergency survival techniques."

Etymology

From shelter + -craft.

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