5 Minute blogs with tips on camping, the outdoors, and Scout Advancement.
Repair Tool: 1- Save all your old toothbrushes. You can use fingernail polish to paint the tip of the handle BLACK to remind you that it is not a “toothbrush” anymore. Don’t put it in your shaving kit — put it with your knife or multi-tool. It is now a parts brush. Here is an … Read more
1- If you rest and sleep well, that gives everyone a better outlook as well as feeling good. Your sleep system is the key. Camping Pillow: Brand new they run from 10 to 20$. Personally, I have spent many a good night with my jacket rolled up inside out at no $$$ out of pocket. … Read more
1- I believe the 2nd most important item to consider purchasing is your backpack. This is easier than buying boots. It still must, Must, MUST fit you to be comfortable. As a Scout that is in the middle of physically growing; look for a pack that can adjust to your projected size as well as … Read more
1- Hiking is hard on your feet compared to an average school or workday. You will usually cover many more miles through rougher terrain. If you are backpacking; then your feet and legs are carrying more weight than normal. I coach beginning backpackers to concentrate their first purchases on shoes and socks. Ask your fellow … Read more
1- FM – Ham Operations: What type of amateur station simultaneously re-transmits the signal of another amateur station on a different channel or frequency? Repeater station What types of amateur stations can automatically re-transmit the signals of other amateur stations? Repeater, auxiliary, or space stations Which of the following describes a linked repeater … Read more
1- Ham test questions: For which license classes are new licenses currently available from the FCC? Technician, General, Amateur Extra What is the normal term for an FCC-issued primary station/operator amateur radio license grant? Ten years How soon after passing the examination for your first amateur radio license may you operate … Read more
1- Ham Q & A: Thanks to KB6NU Ham Radio Study Guides An important concept in amateur radio is the control operator. The basic concept is that an amateur radio station must always have a control operator and that control operator is responsible for the proper operation of that station. And, the default control operator … Read more
1- Backpacking or a car camping tent is another large expense against your budget for gear and clothes. My constraints for a 3 season backpacking tent are: Under 7 lbs – under 5 lbs is better, There are a few under 4 lbs. 7-foot floor dimension or longer. Room for 2. A 2 person tent … Read more
1- What is your purpose of camping or backpacking or hiking? Scout advancement, adventure, building self-confidence, getting away from the hustle & bustle, getting away from electronics and screens, commune with nature; photography, or research, or fishing, expedition, the love of being outdoors, more fun than the gym, surveying: any answer is OK with me. … Read more
1- In case you have to (MUST) use a knife or hatchet or axe as a hammer to split wood. Here is how you do it without destroying your valuable tool. And it is simple. Acquire a wooden or rubber mallet to strike the head of the knife, hatchet, or axe. I have found a … Read more