Help with homework!

shipwreck said:
I said the same thing in my original post as well. But that doesnt mean there is a high probability of the kid pulling off that feat of woodsmandship and firemaking.
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I guess the time of year would be a factor. If it was dead middle of summer hypothermia would not be a problem since the sun stays out for most of the day and half the night. Dead of winter would be a different story.
 
I forgot to mention, rereading The Hatchet played a large role in my purchase of a small Wetterlings. :D
 
While I would have a hard time not selecting a method of fire starting, I8HU's suggestion of the SAS Survival guide (or a similiiar Book) would have a lot to offer, and it would actually fit in a pocket where as a cooking pot would not. A suggestion of a survival book should also give the Teachers a warm fuzzy as he or she can emphasis the importance of education (being able to read).
 
Some good comments already made.

pitdog said:
This is Pitdog Jr.
My Dad and I can't decide between a Cooking Pot and a Fero Rod - what do you guys think regarding other suggestions or the ones mentioned.:confused:
I forgot to mention that it has to fit in his pocket !!!!
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Fit in his pocket: a very real consideration, because he probably would
not have it on him otherwise. And if it were too bulky, it might impede an
escape from a small plane.

Also consider the more general case, of hiking or air travel. A large (strong)
pot could cause a focused impact to the body, which could break bones.
The small rectangular shallow aluminum pots might collapse and would spread
the force of impact over a wider area.

A Fire-steel is compact and easy to carry; not likely to be left behind.
Might be taken away on a commercial flight that connects to a smaller
air carrier. You could keep an extra one in luggage while on the big
airplanes, then transfer to your pocket later; fire-steels are cheap.

Clothing is a complex issue.
It will not fit in a pocket, but still worth a small comment.
Synthetic fleece garments are very light and I always carry extra in my pack;
a pack full of fleece would also cushion a fall that I might take.
I also have some wool, so don't anybody start the wool vs fleece war.
 
Hey guys - thanks a lot. All these suggestions have given me a lot to think about. I'm thinking of going with the Ferro Rod.:thumbup:
 
pitdog said:
Hey guys - thanks a lot. All these suggestions have given me a lot to think about. I'm thinking of going with the Ferro Rod.:thumbup:
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A Ferro rod is good but I would want your Dads bag that he would have on him if he had flown to a place such as that. Look what he takes on a stroll, much less an adventure!
 
The best advice I can think to give is that whatever item you choose, your intent should be to argue for choosing it. That's where the high marks are. You're a bright kid, no doubt, and with Pa's help, I'm sure you can construct an argument which will leave little room for debate.
 
I just checked the book out today at my university and I even grabbed Brian's Winter. I'm getting all excited about reading this book again. I still would suggest my psk which is listed on post #11, but for your teacher's sake, probably the fire steel right off the bat. With fire and his hatchet he can do just about anything else that he wants. That is all that cave men had and look how far we've gotten from them ;).
 
batosai117 said:
I just checked the book out today at my university and I even grabbed Brian's Winter. I'm getting all excited about reading this book again. I still would suggest my psk which is listed on post #11, but for your teacher's sake, probably the fire steel right off the bat. With fire and his hatchet he can do just about anything else that he wants. That is all that cave men had and look how far we've gotten from them ;).
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You are talking about cave men, and I was just watching a video on Ray Mear's website about aboriginal Britain. There is a scene in that video where he shows how the "cave men" of prehistoric england caught fish with thorns. And then he catches three flounder on the Themes! Just so impressive.
 
Like was already mentioned, the boy got a fire going in the book using flint. I would recommend a small pot of some kind.
 
I helped out the boyscout with a similiar project I donated a small cessna 150 for a weekend project of serach & rescue the kids had a blast and they returned the A/C within a week or so..made the project more realistic. but your question the ferro rod as others have mentioned.
 
longbow50 said:
Like was already mentioned, the boy got a fire going in the book using flint. I would recommend a small pot of some kind.
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My son has not reached that part in the book yet, I think the idea is for the pupils to make a suggestion now and then maybe he will ask if their suggestion will still be the same when they have read all the book !!!:thumbup:
 
pitdog said:
My son has not reached that part in the book yet, I think the idea is for the pupils to make a suggestion now and then maybe he will ask if their suggestion will still be the same when they have read all the book !!!:thumbup:
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Ahh, gotcha! Sorry if I ruined it for him.:(
 
pitdog said:
My son has not reached that part in the book yet, I think the idea is for the pupils to make a suggestion now and then maybe he will ask if their suggestion will still be the same when they have read all the book !!!:thumbup:
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Yeah, I almost brought that up as well. My wife uses this book (she bought 30 of them off ebay) for her English/reading classes. It's a great book to get the boys interested in reading. Glad to see another teacher out there using books that create some interest in reading!

Keep us updated on Jr. and how this assignment pans out,

ROCK6
 
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