Andrew Skurka’s new Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide includes a packing list for Philmont Scout Ranch! It has far less gear than the official Philmont list. In Clarke’s interview in podcast 111, Andrew pointed out that Read More →
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Tom Gauperra in Oslo Norway writes the Going Lighter blog and offers this advice on multitasking a mosquito head net. In short he recommends using the head net as a pre-filter, a pillowcase and a Read More →
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I learned how to care for cast iron cookware from some old timers. Their methods are compatible with standard Boy Scout principles and more modern methods. Some of this may be considered “heretical” by the “authentic” Read More →
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Here’s a useful info-graphic from REI about selecting and sizing the right backpack. (click on the image to see the full info-graphic).
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Swedish canoe enthusiast Svante Freden builds and sells folding reflector ovens based on his own design. He also generously makes DIY plans available so you can make your own – PDF Reflector Oven Plans Svante’s Website Read More →
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Amazon has a pretty sweet deal on Victorinox Swiss Army knives; buy $50.00 worth of Swiss army knives and get $10.00 off. Amazon’s pricing is already about as good as it gets for these knives Read More →
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Splitting wood with a retaining chain and bungee cord: This video features a wicked-good looking splitting axe by Fiskars. It looks to me like their X series splitting axes that come in 17″, 23 1/2″, 28″ Read More →
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Hiking Jim is obsessed (in the best possible meaning of the term) with backpacking stoves. I have never run into anyone more expert on the subject; it really is something! His blog is ‘ Adventures Read More →
Hikin’ Jim is “a guy who likes being out in the outdoors who happens to like stoves.” That’s a bit of an understatement - Jim owns over one hundred backpacking stoves. Over one hundred! Jim maintains the Read More →
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First published in 1884 Camping and Woodcraft was the first widely read “how-to” book on on the subject . It’s author Nessmuk wrote ’‘ The temptation is to buy this or that bit of indispensable camp kit has been Read More →
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Selecting a backpack for Scouts can be confusing; here’s one that I think fits the bill. Backpacks fall in to two basic types; ones with an external frame to which the pack bag is attached Read More →
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Around the holidays I can get great deals on solid, tested gear; here’s some Leatherman tools marked down 30-50% : Leatherman New Wave I have had a few different multi tools over the years Read More →
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What do Scouts really need? To start with he should never go camping without the Ten Essentials (a list of items experts generally agree are essential to enjoying and surviving in the outdoors) to assure his health Read More →
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