by brian | Dec 21, 2021 | Camping Badge
Note— this is part of a series on the Navigator Camping Badge. Know the Rules and Use Prepared Locations National and State Parks, third-party campgrounds, and some trails will have rules and regulations regarding camping at their sites. They may have paperwork to...
by brian | Dec 21, 2021 | Camping Badge
Note— this is part of a series on the Navigator Camping Badge. Did people camp in the Bible? Did they use tents? Did people camp in the Bible! Absolutely! Abraham, Isaac, Jacob - they had no cities or fortresses - they raised animals and moved throughout the...
by brian | Mar 2, 2021 | Camping Badge, Camping Basics, Troop Documents and FAQ's
As a troop there are two primary types of camping we do: Car Camping, and Backpacking. The following is a list of items to consider for a Car camping trip (For our Backpacking Guide, click here). What is Car Camping? That doesn't mean we're sleeping in our vehicles,...
by brian | Aug 14, 2019 | Camping Badge, Camping Basics, Outdoor Cooking
As mentioned in the Trailman's Handbook, there are basically three kinds of cooking sources Open Fire Camp Stoves Lightweight Backpacking Stoves But within each category, options can be broken down further. All options involve planning to ensure materials are...
by brian | Aug 14, 2019 | Camping Badge, Camping Basics, Outdoor Cooking
We practice two ways of cleaning dishes: Method 1: Washline A washline setup with three stations/water bins - warm/hot soapy water, hot clear water, cold water with a cap of bleach. NEVER submerge your dirty dishes in the first bin. ALWAYS wipe with paper towel or...
