He must be pretty docile- I was dangerous with a paper cup of water back then.

Nalgene bottle. I still think they are cool.
Decent LED flashlight, like the Gerber Infinity.
Compass.
An age appropriate field guide to animal tracks, astronomy or weather.
A copy of "My Side of the Mountain" or "Space Cadet".

Is fire dangerous by the definition in use? If not, I'm still amused by a cheap mag firestarter and a broken hacksaw blade. :P

Coming up on school vacation- have you any time off? A plan for an ultra-lite camping trip. Everyone's pack, less water, has to be under 5 pounds and a cubic foot. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />