Changing the face of homelessness

  Just in case you ever find yourself experiencing homelessness, I'd like to share a few tips I've learned through my personal experiences. I've slept outside in a tent with a wind chill of -45°F. Not only did I survive those sub-zero Arctic temperatures, but I actually stayed somewhat warm. There were times when I didn't have a tent. Sleeping in a cold forest during a rainstorm is completely possible, and it's quite simple to make a quick shelter for survival. I like to find logs that are at least twice the height of my shoulder width. Dig a small trench along the log where it rests on the ground. Gather sticks long enough to cover you but short enough for quick water runoff. Lean the sticks from the top of the log to the ground and cover them with tree bark, leaves, or grass. I don't recommend ever using wax candles for heat or light inside a canvas tent. Also, avoid using any gas heaters inside a tent. A tent's material has a low flashpoint and will burn ...