Originally Posted by
crashdive123
I am assuming the challenges you want to undertake are threefold. 1 - improve your skills, 2 - improve your confidence and 3 - have some fun. I would suggest a serious self-assessment of your skills and then focus on what your weakest ones are. By doing so you will improve an area that you are weak in along with building your confidence.
For example, my knowledge of wild edible is limited. It is a skill/knowledge that I would work on. Of course, that particular one would require me to work on it prior to an extended outing. I have taken some classes in the past, but would need to ramp up the learning.
When I think of skills that are required for an extended minimalist stay (fire, water, shelter, food, etc.) they all have one thing in common and that is to master them before they are needed for survival.
I know that you have done this before and have a skill/knowledge base --- that is why I recommended a self assessment.