June trips
My son recently had a birthday, and he’s been talking about wanting to sleep in the forest. We haven’t been out much during his childhood, but a great offer popped up in my social media feed—an Asivik kids’ sleeping bag and sleeping pad . The sleeping bag especially made sense; kids stay warmer when the bag isn’t too long. The gear had never been used—originally bought for a kid who never became a scout—and cost about a third of the retail price. As soon as he got the kit, we headed into the woods. If he grows out of it quickly, I figure I can resell the items for about the same price later on. Keep It Simple I think planning, logistics, and general busy-ness are what stop most people from getting out into nature. So my plan was simple: head out after dinner, around bedtime. Back home the next morning. It fits easily around the rest of the family’s schedule. Rainy Night – First Overnight Trip Our first night out was a wet one. It started raining while we were setting up, a...
