If you are planning a family road trip with your RV, a knife might not already be on the top of your packing list. However, knives have a variety of important functions that can help you to make the most of your trip and to protect your family for its duration, and this article will explain in detail some of the reasons why.
- Hunting
If you are going on an RV trip, you might be doing so because you want to get closer to nature and so that you can enjoy the thrill of camping without the damp sleeping environment and inability to get from A to B easily. If this is the case, you might want to teach your family essential survival skills such as hunting and fishing, and a good fixed blade concealed knife is perfect for this kind of use as this will allow you to hunt with speed and accuracy. - Food Preparation
When you are traveling with your family in an RV, you might want to live off the land or you might not always be able to prepare food in the way that you did at home. If this is the case, a knife can help you to chop and peel any fruit that you have gathered and prepare meats and fish ready for your family’s consumption in a safe manner. You should consider looking for a knife that can be wielded easily and that is sharp enough to cut through all of the ingredients of your next meal. - Bushcraft
When you are using an RV to get around, bushcraft might not be on the top of your agenda. However, having a knife with which you can perform bushcraft tasks can be useful as this will allow you to chop wood for fires and even get a spark going. Therefore, you should look for a knife that is long and flexible enough to perform these tasks. - Protection
You might also decide to carry a knife with you on an RV trip because many people feel exposed and vulnerable when they are on an RV trip, especially if they are traveling in a small family group. A knife can allow you to protect yourself and your family from other humans and wild animals, if self-defense is required. It can help you to prepare for your nightmare situations so that you do not have to constantly worry about them occurring.
So, if you want to carry one tool around with you that will allow you to complete basic tasks easily and without any problems, whether this is preparing food or opening boxes and parcels, you should consider investing in a knife. You should also teach the older members of your family how to use this knife safely and well. This will ensure that you are prepared for every eventuality that you could happen on the trip.
The mission of FOTR (Families On The Road) is to educate, inspire and support all families who choose to live a fulltime traveling lifestyle. Stay updated on everything going on in the FOTR Community!
