>>204058Good to hear you've found /out/ interesting.
Don't know about the laws over there, so I can't be of any help there.
Regarding refining your skills: Don't try to do them all in one trip. Developing skills takes time and devotion. Predetermine what skills you want to focus on and make it your goal to master them. I would say pick about 2 skills.
Leave the others for a next trip.
If you feel that you haven't mastered a skill entirely yet, go with a backup.
So if shelterbuilding is one of your goals but you havent mastered it yet, take a tent or hammock with you. Just in case.
Having a backup for getting water is even more important. Take a life-straw with you.
I take one with me wherever I go. I hardly ever use it as im pretty confident about my water gathering skills. But if your trip, for whatever reason, doesn't turn out the way you planned, you'll be glad you brought it.
They're cheap and light, so it shouldn't be a burden.
Challenging yourself is alot of fun. But always do so with safety in mind.
Try to practise at home too. Knowing and mastering a few knots and lashings can be quite helpful if you're building a shelter. These type of skills are easily practised at home and you'll be glad that you put the energy in beforehand.
Try filtering and boiling your water once too. That way you'll get an idea of the amount of time it will take you in the field.
Good luck.
