Hey Jac,how was the trip? Snake free I hope. As for your little one making his own shelter I think it's a good idea. Lets him learn some independence and from his mistakes. It's how I learned. And if it's stable why not let him sleep in it? If he gets scared of the night your shelter is close and he can drag his bag and mattress over to it. Just the thoughts of an old geezer, take 'em with a grain of salt.