A
bender tent is a simple shelter. A bender is made using flexible branches or
withies, such as those of
hazel or
willow. These are lodged in the ground, then bent and woven together to form a strong dome-shape. The dome is then covered using any
tarpaulin available. These
tents can be heated during the winter using a woodburning
stove, and they are easily capable of withstanding very strong winds so long as the covers are well weighed down.