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How to Sharpen an Ax
Scouts most often use hand axes to complete conservation projects on trails and in campgrounds. Occasionally, they also use them to split cut wood into handling. To keep an ax safe and effective, it...
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Don’t Forget These 6 Essentials on Your Next Outdoor Adventure
For all you first-time campers – or veterans who need a refresher – here’s a list of six items you need to make your outings the best and safest they can be. We call them the Cub Scout Six Essentials....
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10 Tips to Take Your Camping Trip to the Next Level
Camping is always fun, but these expert tips and ideas can make your camping trip even better. 1. GET FIT THE BASICS: Prepare for your trek — be active for 60 minutes or more on most days. This...
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Don’t Freeze! Here’s How to Take Cooler Cold-Weather Photos
It’s cold outside. So what? There’s pictures to be had out there. And fun. And adventure. And, it’s cold outside. Okay, there are some things to improve the pictures, fun and adventure side of the...
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How to Make a DIY Wilderness Survival Kit
This 2-pound do-it-yourself wilderness survival kit could save your life for at least three days in the wild. WHAT YOU’LL NEED We suggest storing these items in a single zip-close bag. STAY SHARP: You...
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Have the Best Week Ever at One of These Chill Summer Camps
Summer’s just around the corner. Make plans for fun with our guide to eight amazing Scout camps. Click here to see more Scout Camps featured in previous years Camp Morrison Ore-Ida Council McCall,...
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9 Things to Know About Wilderness First Aid
Here’s how to Be Prepared to treat injuries and ailments in the backcountry. During a wilderness first-aid course, instructors will present participants with mystery injuries. It’s up to the...
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No one said survival is easy. Your fate in this scenario depends on how you answer only one question. Troop 16 of Parker, Colorado, took the Survivorman challenge with real-life Survivorman Les Stroud....
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Take Care of Your Feet for Happier Hiking
Whether you are on a day hike or a backpacking trip of several days, you might not even think about your feet … until problems arise. Even a short hike can turn into a miserable experience with sore or...
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How to Dispose of Dirty Water in the Backcountry
After you’ve washed your dishes, scrubbed your face and hands, and maybe even done some laundry, there’s just one more task ahead of you: What do you do with the leftover soapy water? USE...
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How to Whip and Fuse the Ends of Rope
The more you use rope, the more it frays. Here’s how to make one of the most important tools in Scouting last a little longer. WHAT YOU’LL NEED Frayed rope At least 10 inches of string, dental floss...
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The Only Way to Truly Experience the Largest Swamp in the Country
When a group of people with similar interests spends a lot of time together, they often come up with their own language that no one else would understand. For a group of Venturers from Houston, Texas,...
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How to Measure Distance By Counting Your Steps
Counting your steps is a good way to estimate distances as you hike, but first you need to know the length of your footsteps. Discover the length of your step with this method: Use a tape measure to...
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How to Determine Distance On a Map
A map and compass bearing can point you in the direction you wish to travel, but don’t forget to also calculate the length of your route. For that, you can use the distance ruler — or bar scale — in...
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6 Inventive Gadgets to Make Camping More Fun
A little ingenuity can add a great deal of comfort and convenience at camp. Here are six of the Gear Guy’s favorite camping gadgets. INFLATABLE PILLOW A few breaths inflate the TREKOLOGY ALUFT 2.0...
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Discover the Spirit of Philmont With a 21-Day Adventure Like This One!
Cassidy Lathrom remembers all four times she has been to Philmont Scout Ranch. The first was in 2015. It was five days, and it was her first time backpacking of any kind. “It was one of the most...
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7 Great Gadgets for Lighting Up Your Campsite
Keep your campsite bright at night with these great camping lanterns and lighting devices. BIOLITE BASE LANTERN XL Described by its maker as the world’s first flatpack lantern, the ultra-packable...
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Scouts Explore Laurel Caverns
Can these explorers keep cool when their eyes play tricks on them and their headlamps go out? The group of Scouts and Venturers from Olney, Maryland, can’t believe their eyes. After making their way...
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9 Things to Know About Outdoor Ethics
When you’re outside, it’s your duty to make good decisions. Whether you’re a member of a Cub Scout pack, a Scouts BSA troop, a Venturing crew or a Sea Scout ship, it’s your duty to be responsible...
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4 Tasty Foods To Cook Over Your Campfire’s Coals
You don’t need a camp stove to make a delicious camp meal. Just use a bed of hot coals. Remember that fire safety rules apply to hot coals: Never leave burning coals unattended, and have fire-fighting...
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