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 Basics, Outdoor Cooking
What's a Grubmaster If you're the one responsible for planning and purchasing meals for a campout - congratulations! You're the Grubmaster! You'll also be in charge of coordinating meal prep, taking care of the food, and saying grace. Never fear, though, your Junior...
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 Basics, Outdoor Cooking
Camping trips provide a great way to wilderness, swimming, hiking, fishing, boating and spending time with family and friends. But a good camping trip can easily turn sour if you don't have the proper gear and equipment, especially when it comes to storing your food....
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...