Building a shelter from logs deep in the forest demanded steady focus and careful planning. I stacked heavy timber into a sturdy lean-to, securing each piece with vines and wedging branches for extra support. By dusk, the shelter felt solid—until the nighttime rustling began. A wild boar, drawn by scent and movement, charged through the underbrush. I stayed calm inside the log structure, grateful for its strength. The thick walls kept me safe as the boar circled and eventually wandered off. The encounter proved how important strong construction, clean camps, and constant awareness are in bushcraft survival.
