Three Steps for Packing Your Backpack

What do you carry and what do you leave behind? Unbeknownst to casual or first-time hikers, the weight and quality of your backpack – not to mention what it contains – can be one of the most important predictors as to whether or not you’ll have a good time hiking. Why is this? Because backpacks that are too heavy or drag on the shoulders will wear you down, making you expend more energy than you need to and ultimately making it an uncomfortable experience. Here are three steps for packing yo

Hiking at the Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon The Grand Canyon, to many, is the grand-daddy of all the possible sights to see in the world, the most intriguing visual challenge to conquer. To locals in Arizona, it may more simply be a great place to hike, but the Grand Canyon continues to be one of the top-rated spots to backpack and adventure, even for beginning hikers. Here is a brief guide to hiking at one of the world’s most famous hiking spots. 1. You are responsible for your safety. The Grand Canyon, though natio

High Sierra Access Pack

High Sierra Access Pack

Always on the move and prepared for anything, the Access backpack has plenty of easy-access compartments to keep your gear close-at-hand. The super spacious multi-compartment design features a back access padded computer sleeve able to accommodate a 17″ laptop and a multitude of other pockets for tech stuff and accessory organization. Lifetime warranty.

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HeatMax Hand and Body Warmer 40 Count

HeatMax Hand and Body Warmer 40 Count

The highly portable and air-activated Heatmax Hand and Body Warmers are a use-anywhere solution to the frigid cold. Keep a couple in your car, first aid kit, or backpack for emergencies, or use them as a regular staple during any cold-weather activities, including skiing, hiking, hunting, fishing, or working outdoors. Designed to last for up to 18 hours, the Heatmax Hand and Body Warmers provide safe, comfortable warmth in the coldest of temperatures, and they also are excellent alternatives to bulky electric heating pads for treating arthritis, back pain, or muscle pain. The four by five inch packets can be placed in pockets, between layers of clothing, or directly where you need them.
Heatmax warmers are odorless, disposable, non-toxic, and nonflammable, so you can use them without worry. Made of natural materials, including iron powder, water, salt, activated charcoal, and wood fiber, the warmers are environmentally friendly. The packets are simple to use. When you open the wrapper exposing the contents to air, the materials react together to produce heat through an extremely fast oxidation (or rusting) process. Users should allow 10 to 20 minutes for the warmers to reach their optimal temperatures, and can count on warmth for up to 18 hours.

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The Scouts Outdoor Cookbook Falcon Guide

The Scouts Outdoor Cookbook Falcon Guide

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars GREAT
I’m a outdoor trainer for Girl Scouts– this cookbook is excellent for the new to experienced person. All the receipes are tried and true, from the easy level to the advanced. Everything you need to know, how to cook using stick, one pot, dutch oven, cardboard box, paper bag, ingredients, type of fire, even to the number of charcole brickets you need are included. It’s easy to read and understand. I highly recommend it to anyone that cooks outdoors. I’ve done 3 outdoor trainings using it, and every leader there (including people who have never cooked outside), purchased a book. The receipes can also be cooked in your kitchen. Try it, you won’t be disappointed. Christine and Tim have done their homework on this book.

5 Stars A book written by Scouters.

Congratulations to you Christine. I just received my copy and I am delighted with it. The format and easy to follow directions make it an excellent resource for Scouts of any rank. How great it is to have a collection of tried and true recipes submitted by so many Scouters.

5 Stars What a great book!
Thank you Christine for all your hard work in compiling this wonderful collection of scout recipes! I am planning my menu for scout camp right now and including some of these recipes. Lots of great ideas! Love the pictures!

5 Stars Brings back memories and gives new ideas
The Scout’s Outdoor Cookbook does, indeed bring back memories and gives new ideas! Simple, easy meals are described. Whether carried miles by backpack or prepared in a cast-iron Dutch oven, these culinary delights are practical as well as mouth watering. Also, these recipes kindle the spark of innovation, and create unique dining experiences as we all want and need in the wilds. These wonderful foods are not for the sit at home, or the weight watcher, but for the robust, trail-pounding adventurers burning calories and experiencing adventure

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