As the winter months signal the start of hunting season, finding a good structure for shelter will help hunters enjoy the sport more, giving them a place to rest, relax and stay warm in the often cold temperatures that come with early mornings in the woods. Shipping containers provide an optimal base for hunting shelters, as they are strong, sturdy, pre-fabricated and easy to transport.
Shipping containers are made of corrugated steel and have wood flooring. They’re typically used to provide safe, easy to manage storage and loading for materials traveling by truck or oceangoing ship. They’re tough, sturdy and relatively inexpensive.
For hunters, these rectangular structures make ideal hunting shelters. They can be purchased and converted into small hunting cabins that can be easily transported by flat or tilt-bed truck to the hunter’s favored hunting grounds. Their structural strength and integrity make them durable enough to be left outside without any worries.
A used 20- or 40-foot shipping container can provide refuge from the wind and rain, a secure, lockable structure, and a safe place to sleep at night. Companies specializing in conversion can outfit the container with all the amenities you need, or you can buy kits to handle the job yourself, outfitting your container with lights, insulation, furniture, etc.
To purchase a used shipping container, contact a company that sells new or used containers. Evaluate the containers available, and choose one that is the condition you prefer. Then wait for delivery and modify the container into your home-away-from-home in the woods.