SWVA_Tim
WKR
So when my two boys and I go on, as they call them "adventures", whether it be a 2 hr hike by the house, a day long float, or overnight trips I try to teach them skills they can learn to use as they get older... building fires, navigation, knots. What are some skills that you think every outdoorsman should have in their bag of tricks. A few I would include:
1. Building a fire in wet conditions with multipule methods (kids love using the flint and steel)
2. Basic use of a compass and map (for the older kids)
3. Identify common plant and tree types (esp. poison ivy and oak !!)
4. Identifing animals by tracks.
I've noticed as I have tried to do this with them my weaknesses come to light very quickly, so its a win/win.
Love to hear thoughts from y'all
1. Building a fire in wet conditions with multipule methods (kids love using the flint and steel)
2. Basic use of a compass and map (for the older kids)
3. Identify common plant and tree types (esp. poison ivy and oak !!)
4. Identifing animals by tracks.
I've noticed as I have tried to do this with them my weaknesses come to light very quickly, so its a win/win.
Love to hear thoughts from y'all