Troop News
Stuff We Like: Owala FreeSip
The Owala FreeSip water bottle ($22-$30, owalalife.com) gives you the option to drink from a straw or a spout. The large mouth has two openings you can sip from while…
Read MoreAre Freeze-Dried Meals Good for Backpacking?
Q: Freeze-dried meals might be a good choice for backpacking because they’re lightweight and provide a good amount of nutrients. Which ones would you buy? — Duc, Sugar Land, Texas…
Read MoreHow Much Do You Know About ATV Safety?
When it comes to riding ATVs, safety is absolutely essential. To ensure you’re safe on every ride, take this quiz to learn the ATV Safety Institute’s 7 Golden Rules. No…
Read MoreDo You Have What It Takes To Be a Cowboy?
It’s more than cowboy boots, horseback riding and roping. How much do you know about the way cowboys and cowgirls take care of both their animals and the environment? Take…
Read MoreHow to Make a Fun Magnetic Wand
This fun magnetic device can help you increase coordination skills. Strengthen the small muscles in your hands and wrists as you create shapes and letters. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE…
Read MoreInside the May 2022 Issue
Here’s what you’ll find inside the May 2022 issue of Scout Life magazine. Remember, many articles are only available to subscribers and are not available online. Please visit scoutlife.org/subscribe to…
Read MoreTake a Look at 6 of Nature’s Rarest Events
Nature is full of surprises, many of which are so rare that only a small number of people have ever witnessed them. Here are six examples of nature at its…
Read MoreWatch Out for These 5 Stinging Caterpillars
IO (2 to 3 inches long, green with pink and white stripes down either side): The biggest of the caterpillar bad boys, this one has tufts of hair sticking up…
Read MoreHow to Buy a Good Camping Air Mat or Sleeping Pad
Click here for the Gear Guy’s sleeping bag buying guide Find expert tips to help you get a good night’s sleep You might not think your sleeping pad or air…
Read MoreVenturing Crew Treks to the Sawtooths
When the BSA postponed the 2021 National Jamboree because of the coronavirus pandemic, many units — like Crew 28 of Spartanburg, South Carolina — looked for other adventures. The Venturers…
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