Month: February 2019
Tick Bite Danger
One hot afternoon, a new Scout on his first outing ran through the campsite screaming loudly and holding his crotch. Despite the commotion, the other boys barely noticed because they were occupied trying to start a fire with a magnifying glass. After a few seconds, however, I realized what was wrong and said to the closest adult leader, “Better go and get the first aid kit, we need to remove a tick.” It took us more time to chase the boy down and get him to cooperate than it took to pull the tick out. (Please forward this email to your Scouting friends.)
How Can We Start a Backpacking Program In Our Unit?
Backpacking has lost favor among Scouts and Parents for many reasons and starting or restarting a backpacking program is not easy for many Troops
How to stay safe: the ultimate guide to hiking safety
How To Stay Safe: The Ultimate Guide To Hiking Safety The number of things that can go wrong during a ...
Choosing a Scout Backpack [2024 update]
Choosing a new backpack for a Scout backpacker is a critical and expensive decision. Our guide is here to help you choose the right boy scout backpack.
Keeping Warm on the Go: Best Hiking Gloves [2024 Update]
Exposed hands & cold weather can make for a miserable trek. Check out our recommendations for the best hiking gloves on the market to keep you covered.
