October
Bush Craft:
Overview:
Bush Craft Campout Witt/Adams Ranch -
Goldthwaite, TX 10/7-10/9 (35 Total People)
The Bush Craft Campout out was really
fun. We arrived late on Friday night it was about an hour and ½ to
get to the camp. The patrol sites were assigned and the leaders had
the PLC briefing. The requirements were to use shelters and not
tents. We were allowed to use one pot for cooking.
Most of the shelters were made with
tarps and paracord. Some used A frame design. There were several
activities such as learning how to make lashings, we worked on bow
drills and fires, knot tying. I got better at doing lashings. We
also reviewed whittle and chip and knife safety. Some of the patrols
worked on advancement.
The best part of the campout was
exploring and making the shelters. We also did flint mapping. The
campfire was very fun and entertaining. Thomas and Will were the MC
for the campfire.
Weather:
The weather was a little chilly at
night and the early AM. In the afternoon it was warm but the temp
dropped a little.
Food:
The patrols did a good job using
primitive cooking techniques. Our patrol made chicken. Other patrols
made similar stuff. I’m not sure what the adults made but they had
coffee.
Lessons
Learned:
I would recommend
doing this campout again. The site was really good we should go
back. |