5 Minute blogs with tips on camping, the outdoors, and Scout Advancement.
1- Have you ever torn a shirt or pants on a camping trip? Ever lost a button or ruined a zipper? They will happen sooner or later. Trust me. Learn how to mend by hand sewing. Thread & a needle are all you need. A thimble helps. 2- Write about your own experience during this … Read more
More on knives: 1- Buy the best that you can afford. Take care of it like it was gold. Take care of all your tools & camping gear likewise. With the multiple options available I like the multi-tool over the simple Case or Barlow knives. Choose from a good brand that you can … Read more
1- If you ever need a service project, contact The Land Conservancy. The local conservancy is called the Piedmont Land Conservancy and here is the link to their website. In the late ’90s, Troop 25 did 2 service projects a couple of years apart for the Piedmont Land Conservancy. What we did was like a … Read more
1- Have you ever looked under the kitchen sink and wondered why certain pipes were laid out the way they are? Hot & cold water (usually) come out of the wall (or out of the floor) with a shutoff valve before hooking up to the faucets. These are the 2 skinny water lines that are … Read more