by brian | Aug 14, 2019 | Camping Badge, Outdoor Cooking
The first thing to keep in mind when planning your campsite, food prep, and overnight food storage, you should consider the "Bear"-muda triangle The Bear-Muda Triangle Your bag is 100 ft and downwind of your sleeping area. Your kitchen area should also be 100 ft (60...
by brian | Aug 14, 2019 | Camping Badge, Outdoor Cooking
Campfire Alternatives On any outdoor adventure, a source of heat for emergencies is required. You should always be prepared to start a fire in a survival situation. But, a backpacking stove is a great alternate source of heat from the campfire. Stoves have many...
by brian | Jul 24, 2018 | Camping Badge, Camping Basics, Troop Documents and FAQ's
Backpack camping is what we consider to be "High Adventure"— but that doesn't mean it's more difficult or too much for you to participate in. Specifically, you will need to think about packing correctly— too much and you'll wear yourself out, too little, and you'll...
by brian | May 22, 2018 | Camping Badge
Dig a Cathole If there isn’t an accessible pit toilet, if there’s soil on the ground, and if the area isn’t heavily used (like near a trail or picnic area), it’s time to start digging a cathole. Ideally, the hole should be six to eight inches deep, four to six inches...
by brian | May 22, 2018 | Camping Badge
When it comes to purchasing items, getting the gear can be a big one-time expense. There are many ways to reduce the costs. Think of getting the essentials, making due as much as you can with what you have, and then slowly purchase as you try out new and other gear...
