Pylons

[Scythe13]

Okay, this has taken some weird twists and turns.

Things to consider....

Visibility: If you're 40 feet up in the air, you'll be able to see all around, but unless you have a low profile, you'll also be very visible.

Location: Is the pylon the only landmark for miles around, other than the other pylons? Are you surrounded by woodland? What additional blockings do you have, e.g. buildings etc? Does it give you enough cover, or is it more of a standing-out-like-a-sore-thumb kind of thing? Could you change it or use it for another purpose, e.g. a little thermite to bring down one side and block a road?

Weather: How often do you get lightning in your area? How often do you get subzero temperatures? Both of which are important to consider. A cold shelter isn't any fun, and nor is lightning, but that's pretty rare as it is. Plus, with good visibility, you can usually see a storm coming. Odds of the first lightning strike hitting you is pretty low, as there are going to be many pylons around.

Maintenance: How much maintenance is required for the pylon? Could you do that? What condition is it in when you get to it?

Access and escape: it would be damn easy to smoke someone out of a pylon hut, but also really hard to escape from one. Could you rig up an easy way in and out?

Purpose: Would it be a one off night time shelter, a hunting perch, or a long term 'home'? Considering all the suggested issues above, which would you use it for?

Modification: Would it be possible to cut off sections of the upper part of the pylon, so reduce your profile, maybe blend into the upper canopy of a forest? Do you have access to enough rubber to make an insulated floor? Would you have a waterproof roof as well as flooring, that could keep the water out? So you have ample insulation from the elements?

The idea itself is novel. The practicality would be dependent on the situation. But it's worth looking at as an opportunity.