Camping when weather forecasts call for rain/snow showers is challenging. You’ll need to use your head and take care of yourself and your gear. Here’s some lessons learned (the hard way). Read and learn the easy way, to your advantage. Base Camp (and backpackers):— Your tents have vestibules (covered areas at the front of theContinue reading “Lessons learned for cold/wet camp conditions”
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Eagle Project Workbooks
Scouts working towards the rank of Eagle can obtain electronic copies of the Eagle Scout project workbook from the Scouting America website. Hard copies of the workbook can be obtained from the Troop 85 Eagle coordinator.
Eagle Court of Honor
Unlike the other Scout ranks, the rank of Eagle Scout is awarded at a dedicated court of honor. The Eagle Court is usually planned by the new Eagle Scout and his family. MacScouter has published an Eagle Court of Honor Handbook to help with this planning.
Packing Guides
Below are several guides providing general information on camping equipment, gear checklists for backpacking and camping, and tips on bear safety. These guides provide tips for cold weather camping and winter backpacking. Some of these guides have been recycled from handouts for previous winter backpacking trips – ignore any comments about meeting times or schedules.Continue reading “Packing Guides”
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