of making and living in wigwams. I've looked at the majority of bush shelters, and the wigwam seems like the best all rounder. This post isn't for theorists. Only reply please if you have actually had practical experience with wigwams, for I'm hoping to spend some time north of the arctic circle, during the fall and into the winter.

Wigwams are traditionally made of brush, reeds and light timber. North of the Arctic circle you will encounter the tree line. Past that, and your materials will consist of dwarf willow, aspen,birch;decades old and about as thick as your finger. The usual materials this far north are skin/ canvas stretched over bone/stone frames.

I know of 2 types.....1 is a smaller tee pee, and the other is half sphere. Both can have fires in the center. Probabaly the mini tee pee style can shed wind better, and can definitly be staked down from the crows nest if it is set like a low tee pee can. I think the tee pee type would be the best type for north country. Set it so the door is to the least expected wind direction to get smoke out better, and use a liner like a tee pee has to creat better draft... if the camp is to be long enough in one place make a pipe line from out side to fire pit with cans to feed air to the fire. Smoke flaps vary....... I lived in a tee pee for 3 years 1,095 days or so... I have stayed in both types of wiggwams, and use a hunting lodge often which is something like a double bell wedge.... What are your questions? Mac feel free to email mac_muz15@hotmail.com<br><br>I have a friend that makes a living building tents, and these have been all over the Great White North. He has a web site...not sure if it is allowed to post though......