im reading a few of your posts dem, and i have to say the best shelter you can build in a survival situation is the one that keeps you warm and dry. try them all.
i can understand traveling light, but dont fool yourself. take what you need to survive, trying to go completly minimalist can get you dead. and quick. i get cheap tarps from cummins tools for 2 bucks for a 8x10. excellent for makeshift shelter. lean to, etc... as far as not carrying any cordage, thats just plain ignorant IMO. 50 ft of paracord can go a LOOOOONG way, is reusuable, and weighs next to nothing. i can not imagine going camping/hiking/fishing/hunting/anything outdoors without having at the very least of 25' of paracord in my pocket. and my knife on my belt.
as far as leaving my backpack stored/stashed and not being able to find it in the dark, wouldnt happen. never leave your supplies unless life and death situation and you cant take them. my firesteel/scraper ride in a small leather pouch i made in my pocket. it holds my armageddon steel, super scraper, and a peice of fatwood. to go without the ability to make fire is more than ignorant my friend. its just plain deadly when in the elements. as an afterthought i know you are trying to conserve weight and space while hiking/climbing etc... but heres an idea. get a small shoulder bag, they have them at walmart right now for 8 bucks and made by remington, and put in a 8x10 tarp, 50ft of paracord, space blanket, firestarting equipment, a flashlight, spare batteries, knife, and maybe a stainless steel cup. i carry a kit similar to this, and if im going on a simple dayhike or dayout expedition, i have this slung over my shoulder riding on my back. i have everything i need to survive for a couple days. small fishing kit, few first aid items, tylenol ibuprofen and anti diareah pills(about 10 of each. and a leatherman juice mini multitool.
i know you want to go light but remember, without fire/water/shelter you are a dead man walking.
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