Backpacking & Hiking Archives - Page 4 of 8

How to choose the best rain gear to stay dry in stormy weather

By Scouting magazine

Use these tips to select the best rain gear to stay dry in whatever conditions Mother Nature might throw at you.

How well do you know how to stay dry in the rain?

By Scouting magazine

Take this quiz to see how prepared you are for a rain storm during your next campout.

Great survival gear for $20 or less

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A Scout is prepared — and thrifty. Here are seven survival gear items for $20 or less.

Plan a visit to the Guadalupe Mountains National Park

By Aaron Derr

Adventure expert Larry Rice shares how you and your troop or crew can plan a trip to the top of Texas in Guadalupe Mountains State Park.

Seven reasons Scouts should try packrafting

By Scouting magazine

Learn why you and your Scouts should try this versatile way to explore the outdoors.

How to stay safe during an unexpected dust storm

By Scouting magazine

Take cover during an unexpected dust storm with these tips for staying safe.

Seven gadgets that enhance the outdoors without distracting from it

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Reach for these seven tech tools to help make life on the trail easier and more fun. FROM GPS DEVICES to GoPro cameras, technology is ubiquitous today on any hiking trail. The good news: Savvy

How to alleviate or, better yet, avoid an encounter with poison ivy

By Scouting magazine

During a hike, you notice the beginnings of a nasty, bumpy rash — you suspect it could be from poison ivy. What should you do?

How to create a dehydrated meal plan for your next backpacking trek

By Scouting magazine

Making your own dehydrated snacks and meals require a little advance planning and preparation, but the reward of enjoying great-tasting and nutritious food on the trail makes it all worthwhile.

How to make dehydrated fruit snacks for hiking or backpacking treks

By Scouting magazine

Learn more about how to make several easy dried-fruit snacks.