On Saturday, my son earned his Boy Scout Wilderness Survival Merit Badge. He spent 24 hours in the wilderness and was responsible for all his clothing, gear, food, and a personal survival kit to manage any risks that might occur. Part of his requirement was to construct a natural shelter using techniques that have zero impact on the environment, and then spend the night in that shelter. If you remember, he's a pro at this (
here). This time, the weather was a little more agreeable, so he used two tarps and a pine tree. He also had to learn several ways to start a fire (including one method using steel wool and a 9-Volt battery) as well as demonstrating three ways to treat water to prepare it for drinking.
This year, he has gone camping with his troop probably every 4 - 6 weeks. Naturally, this camp out required a little more upfront work from him ahead of time.
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