Lilly’s first pass on her well-constructed yet primitively built “bug-out” camp was initially meant to sustain one person, herself, in the event of a sudden emergency or crisis. But Lilly decided to test her hard work’s resilience by tearing out one of the walls and adding another covered lean-to which could house an additional person. In this instructional, she chops down trees to build the supports as well as lashes them all together with nothing but a hatchet, a saw, and some elbow grease into a sturdy, sustainable campground which could last through almost any disaster.

Video: How to convert a van into an off-grid camper in 17 days!
In this detailed video, YouTuber Nate Murphy shows us how to transform a used van into a fully-funtional, off-grid camper in just over two weeks. It definitely involves a lot of skill and patience, but in the end the camper is fully equipped to take Nate anywhere he wants to go. Related Stories: Ingenious water...