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The ridge tent is a tubular tent made from a rectangular tarpaulin or rectangular military sheets knotted together.
A ridge tent unit (2 military tarpaulins) offers space for 2-3 people.
Note: This article deals exclusively with the ridge tent as a military canvas bivouac with 2 canvases per unit.
This article tells some interesting facts about the Bible.
The "viewfinder" only closes its eyes for 10 seconds. That's not much time to hide. However, the "seeker" may then only move 3 steps away from the starting point/object.... - How many of the hidden objects can he find?
Many variations of this game are possible.
Carabiners are mainly used in children's and youth work for outdoor activities (climbing or rope techniques).
This article provides an overview of the various models and in some cases refers to more detailed articles on specific types of carabiners.
Note: Care must be taken when handling carabiners.
The coffin is the most primitive military bivouac. It offers space for one person.
On the theme of Narnia or another similar theme (e.g. knights), a lion can be "printed/drawn" with stencils on clothes (e.g. tunics, T-shirts, ...) and armor (e.g. shields).
Reflection is about looking back and thinking about what you did and how. Through this reflection, you (or the team) come to conclusions about what should be done the same or differently again in the future. The aim of reflection is not to find as many mistakes as possible, but to improve the team as a whole.
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In this game, the goal is to collect as much money as possible. The one who has accumulated the most money has won.
After that, a "good" link can be made on the subject of money, earthly possessions. Possible Bible passages could be: Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 6:26
The clove hitch is a loop that remains a fixed size (it is not a tapered knot). It is possible to tie the clove hitch directly around the attachment point.
Advantages:
The Palstek is easy to untie and holds very well.
Disadvantages:
The Palstek looks very inelegant.
More info:
In this article, we’d like to share some tips and tricks, as well as essential information, on how to set up a bivouac.
The tarp sleeping bag is a makeshift solution for one person—it’s similar to a coffin in how it’s used. But it can also be a fun experience for several people (children) since the sleeping bag can be extended as needed.
Bulldog is similar to Schwarzermann or Fährmann. This game is all about action!
The goal of this game is to find one QR code after another until you finally reach your destination. QR codes are small images that a smartphone can scan using an (usually free) app. They usually contain a web address or a short piece of text.
The goal of the game is to be the first to knock down your wall. You do this by crossing out the bricks in the wall (poster).
What is Morse code? How does it work? What options do I have?
The Sarasani is a large group tent, woven from military banners. A Sarasani can be built in a variety of sizes, depending on how many sheets are used and how tall the structure is.
The Sarasani is knotted from three squares of canvas. In theory, the shape of a Sarasani corresponds to a tetrahedron (pyramid with 3 edges).
The ladder game in large format works similar to the normal one.
A sheet of paper is cut through with a straight cut, resulting in several sections which can be used for a devotion.