Mini May Day Mishaps
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Q3: How do you teach a child how to pack their own pack? Check list, supervision? #GearMeOut


replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3: we will be working on that this year, but it will start with a list and supervision. I mean he is… https://t.co/BMr4RL187O

A3: #GearMeOut Give them the opportunity to try themselves, then check it and give them encouragement. Ask them why they added each item.

replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival #GearMeOut A3 We start them with helping us put in the required pieces. Then they can add one or two… https://t.co/lOJEsE9Uyf

A3 #GearMeOut stopping by for a sec but my son had been carrying a pack since 2. We've always discussed what we pac… https://t.co/BtrrjfvWSE

replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3. Demonstration, but also good to let them experiment a bit to get the feel for things. Checklists… https://t.co/g24G4Wbg2J

replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3: Same method I use...lay it all out next to the pack and then put it together #GearMeOut

replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3) Having a checklist is good though I'd add priorities to the items so the child can learn which it… https://t.co/kuA0km8GAG

replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3: Is say go with the “live and learn” method but I’m the one who eventually has to live with it 🙁 #GearMeOut

replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 @UST_Survival A3: We are kind of "belt+suspenders" people. Pack, cross-check, check one more time. #GearMeOut

replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3: My parents did a checklist, which I continue to do as an adult. I did my own research on how to d… https://t.co/JkVf93TI81