Backpacking & Hiking Tips to remember when animal-proofing your campsite By Critters crashing your camp? Here’s how to focus on animal-proofing your campsite.
Backpacking & Hiking Protect your gear to make it last for years By After each outing, teach yourself (and your Scouts) to get into the habit of caring for equipment before putting it back in the closet or garage.
Camping How to safely pitch a tent in the snow By Scouting magazine Use these tips to perfectly pitch a tent during the snowy fourth season.
Backpacking & Hiking 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.
Backpacking & Hiking 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.
Backpacking & Hiking Great survival gear for $20 or less By A Scout is prepared — and thrifty. Here are seven survival gear items for $20 or less.
Backpacking & Hiking 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.
Camping How to survive an encounter with an aggressive moose By Aaron Derr If you’re ever caught in a standoff between you and an aggressive moose, here’s how you can take charge and stay safe.
Aquatics Seven reasons Scouts should try packrafting By Scouting magazine Learn why you and your Scouts should try this versatile way to explore the outdoors.
Backpacking & Hiking 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.