I have yet another set of simple ideas:
Idea 1: Treehouse
This building is constructed on top of/partway into any large tree (e.g. 3 log tree) by right clicking and clicking "Build Treehouse".
It would require few resources and would build pretty fast.
Small (3x3?) space to climb up into.
Can't carry anything up into it.
Anyone can make it.
You can still gather branches and such.
(rating estimate: |*|*|.| | | 2 to 3 stars "just build a log cabin" or "a nice way for newbies in the wild to get refuge")
Idea 2: Pan-Fried Fish
Title says all.
(rating estimate: |*|.|.| | | 1 to 3 stars "a decent idea for use of that batter" or "why did you even bother, this isn't a fish and chips game")
Idea 3: Fire Lamp
Ever seen some of them Chinese lanterns? That's what I'm thinking.
Construction would probably need blocks of wood.
Fueled with a candle, stays lit a good bit of time.
(rating estimate: |*|*|.|.| | 2 to 4 stars)
"either (awesome that'd be a sweet source of light) or (why not just use a candle plain)"
Idea 4: Wooden Spear/Sword
Wooden weapons FTW.
Skewer or slash them dang boars!
(rating estimate: |*|.|.|.| | 1 to 4 stars)
"either (awesome gonna skewer me some boar) or (ugh clearcutter glory)"
That's all I got. Yeah, most are gonna get rolled.