I have two boys that are getting to that age to where i believe they can participate more on our woods treks. They have been after me for a while now to have their own "stuff". I asked specifically what they wanted. The youngest (7) said "A back pack like yours that ain't made for school". My oldest (9) responded after a moments thought "We need our own knives. Pocket knives. So we can whittle and open up feed bags. And I'd really like to have a hatchet too. For when we're camping."
Well, I couldn't help myself. I went the next day and got them both a Buck hatchet and a new Swiss army knife each. I went over the Scout manual with them on knives and axes twice. I just ordered a copy of the movie Old Yeller thinking that might drive home the responsibilities of having an axe.
This weekend we go looking for backpacks(junior BOBs).
What do ya'll think?
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