Children love adventure, parents want their offspring to learn something. These gifts seem like fun toys, but in the meantime they teach skills that they’ll really use later: real survival skills. Without them realising it, you’re taking them one step closer to a self-sufficient and resilient life.
1. Children’s penknife with safety lock
A real penknife for children, with rounded point and safety mechanism. They feel grown-up and tough, whilst learning how to use tools without realising it.
2. Mini fire starter set
Instead of a disposable lighter: a magnesium stick with child-friendly grip. Perfect for learning to make a fire together in the garden or at camp.
3. Outdoor survival book for children
An illustrated handbook full of fun tasks: building shelters, reading tracks, tying knots. Secretly the basics of scouting and prepping.
4. Folding binoculars
Good for spotting birds and animals, but at the same time they’re training their powers of observation – crucial in any survival situation.
5. Child-friendly water filter bottle
Not just an ordinary drinking bottle, but a sturdy one. Practical, exciting and educational.
6. Compass & treasure hunt kit
With a simple compass and map they learn the basics of navigation. Ideal for setting up treasure hunts together in the woods or park.
Conclusion
With these gifts you’re giving more than toys. You’re giving your child fun, adventure and skills that will be worth their weight in gold later on. And who knows… perhaps you’ll fancy making a fire or building a shelter yourself again.