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Articles by Aaron Derr

Gear

Seven pairs of shoes to prepare you for any trail you face

By Aaron Derr

Put your best foot forward with one of seven awesome pairs of shoes.

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An easy recipe for teaching the revised Cooking merit badge

By Aaron Derr

Help Scouts earn this Eagle-required merit badge *and* help them learn lifelong skills for life.

Cub Scout Activities

Five secrets to successful Cub Scouting service projects

By Aaron Derr

Cub Scouts are never too young to learn the importance of giving back. Use these five tips to make your next project a success.

Backpacking & Hiking

Debunking common myths about ultralight backpacking

By Aaron Derr

Go farther, faster — with less. Help your Scouts lighten their backpacks using these tips from an ultralight backpacking expert.

Backpacking & Hiking

Seven steps to lighten your backpack

By Aaron Derr

Ditch the weight and go farther with less effort. Use these seven tips to lighten your pack.

Backpacking & Hiking

What’s in his pack? Gear-planning tips from an ultralight backpacking expert

By Aaron Derr

Before you pack for your next hike, check out this gear-planning advice from an expert ultralight backpacker.

Dutch Ovens

Master Chef Contest Sweet First Runner-Up: Harvest Coffee Cake

By Aaron Derr

Just add your favorite seasonal fruit to this Harvest Coffee Cake and enjoy at your next camp breakfast.

Cool Camps

Amp up your winter adventures at Camp Wilderness, Northern Lights Council

By Aaron Derr

Winter season brings out the fun at Camp Wilderness, including ice fishing, snowy broom ball, sledding and much more.

Backpacking & Hiking

Survival strategies to help you escape a forest fire

By Aaron Derr

Use these fast-acting tips to evade or escape a dangerous forest fire.

Cub Scout Activities

Just add action to make your next den meeting more productive

By Aaron Derr

Use these tips to help make the most of your next den meeting.

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