Ground Rules – Page 4 – Scouting magazine

Answers to ‘How Will You Fare Out There?’ quiz

By Scouting magazine

Find answers for the “How Will You Fare Out There?” backcountry camping quiz.

Waterproof the contents of your backpack using these expert tips

By Scouting magazine

Heading out on the trail for a couple days—or weeks? Make sure your backpack is waterproofed with these techniques for keeping your stuff dry.

Choose a good knife with tips from an experienced hand

By Scouting magazine

What’s the most important tool to take on a camping trip? If you said a good, sharp knife, you agree with the experts. Here’s some tips on how to pick the best knife for the job at hand.

Test your knowledge of winter camping with this quiz

By Michael Freeman

Ready to build a quinzee? Are your snowshoes begging for a jaunt outside? Before you hit the snow, test your winter-camping skills with this quiz.

An expert’s tips for avoiding accidents in the wilderness

By Scouting magazine

Equip your Scouts with these expert-approved safety and accident-prevention tips before heading out into the wilderness.

Camp in comfort using these handy tips

By Scouting magazine

Brush up on your camping strategies — what you pack, how you travel — to help create a more comfortable camping experience.

Tips for teaching Scouts how to sharpen a knife

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Keep your knife razor-like with these sharpening suggestions.

How to help inexperienced Scouts with a fear of camping

By Scouting magazine

Longtime Scouters say you can’t take the outing out of Scouting, but some Scouts would be happy to try. While most kids take to camping like dogs take to car rides, others consider sleeping in a tent (at night! in the dark!) to be intimidating, the say the least.

How to start a fire in the rain

By Scouting magazine

How to start a fire in the woods, even when it’s wet.