Gear & Tips
Hints; tips and general information on camping; grub mastering; and other things. If you have something to contribute, by all means please sent it to the webmaster and he will get it published to this page.
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Gear Checklists & Grub Master Guides.

   

  The Basics for every camping trip .htm .doc .pdf
  Grubmaster Guide  -  For Scouts      For Adults       a link to the Grubmaster form
  Grubmaster Guide  -  macScouter  tips on Cooking.
 Tent Folding PPT Presentation
 Tents - Picking the right one. 
 Week-long Summer Tent Camping
 Weekend Winter Cabin Camping
 Weekend Spring/Fall Cabin Camping
 Weekend Winter Tent Camping

 Weekend Backpacking
   

Important Tips & Information

Breaking in New Hiking Boots    Backpacking - Before you leave home. 
 Camping - Expert Advice from REI     Backpacking - Campsite selection
 Campfire Basics     Backpacking - Conditioning your body 
 Day Packing or Hiking - Essentials   Backpacking - for Beginners 
      Backpacking - Gear Checklists    
Outerwear Layering   Backpacking - Fitting a backpack  
Single Layer Technology   Backpacking - How to pack a backpack
Temperature Extremes - Layering clothes   Backpacking - Planning a Menu
         
The use of the above material is with permission and does not imply any endorsement of product or service.                                   
Some Additional links for scout information and gear.
 Bass Pro Shop The Boy Scout Store
 Cabela's Sports Shop BSA Official Retail Catalog
 Coleman - Web Site REI.COM  Learn & Share
 Gander Mountain Shop  

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