In returning to being 'crafty' after a couple of years off, I'd thought I would set myself a little checklist to make sure I can still remember everything. Then realized that with a few additions of some basic skills this would make a good little check list for a beginners challenge to help learn some woodcraft and bushcraft skills. So without further a due:-
1.) Pitch a Tarp
a.) between trees
b.) using poles
c.) as a lean too.
d.) try more advanced Tarpology (see ashleys article on the website)
2.) Sleep under a tarp or in a Bivi
3.) Sling a Hammock - try different methods and knots.
4.) Light a fire
a.) using a lighter
b.) using matches
c.) using one match
d.) Using a ferrocium Rod
e.) Using a flint and Steel
f.) Using a Bow drill
g.) Using a fire piston
h.) Using hand drill methods
I.) only using natural tinders
5.) Use a Saw\Axe to process wood
6.) make your own Cordage - nettles, lime, willow, spruce root
7.) Build a Shelter
a.) Debris
b.) Pole
c.) Other - Snow cave\turf hut etc...
8.) Cook on a campfire
a.) Bake bannock
b.) fry on a stone
c.) use a dutch oven
9.) Build camp furniture
a.) make a tripod
b.) build a table
c.) A-frame chairs, etc...
10.) Whittle a spoon
11.) Whittle a Kuksa
12.) Make a primitive knife
13.) Forage for food
14.) Make a Paracord Bracelet\Lanyard\Key chain\ Item
15.) Make a net for use as a bag\fishing\hammock
I will probably think of a few more, whilst I get back into the swing of things. I'll post them here when I do.