Not much to say there, sadly (fortunately?). I grew up north surrounded by forests and had classes. Then as a kid up until young adulthood, gathering with friends and going into the woods with minimal equipment for the weekend was the easiest way to have freedom away from the parents.

As for the skins, I have only slept on a bear's because it was at someone's cabin. Even if the place didn't have much in term of heating it was still a good night. Sleeping on the skin wasn't planned but it happened due to comfort. A friend had a beaver's and a wolf's but those are too small to sleep with unless crafted into something bigger. They did keep your knees warm however!