Thread: Taking kids out

I have had my boy out tramping since 4 1/2, he is 8 now. Longest trip so far 3 nights away. He carries his sleeping bag and clothes, takes small folder knife (Opinel) and a small notebook and a pencil, pack of cards. Lots of energy snack food, stop every hour or so for food, cheese and salami are great, he carries dried fruit (mango apricot etc. on him to snack on. Lots of water.
Keeping them entertained while walking is important otherwise they get bored.
I have taken him on a few day hunts locally and he loves the stalk, although there is quite a bit of loud whispering from time to time.
I am taking him on his first multiday hunt next month. Molesworth for 5 days. We will be walking for about 1 1/2 hours then setting up a base camp to hunt from for 2-3 days then relocating.
Spare warm clothes and something to do at base camp is top of my list. He will carry binos while we hunt.
I am expecting to see animals but am prepared to not shoot any, getting out with him is my primary goal, Future hunts he will learn the necessity of quiet and patience, I hope.
Get him out there, enjoy your time with him, The animals come second.