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Read More...Here’s what you’ll find inside the September 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 subscribe to the print or digital editions of Scout Life magazine. SEPTEMBER 2022 FEATURES LOOK UP! Towering rock formations, stargazing and zip lining sky-high in Palo Duru Canyon. • Scouts Experience Towering Rock Formations, Stargazing, Zip Lining in Palo Duro Canyon GEAR GUY: GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP Stay warm and comfy in one of these sleeping bags. • How to Buy the Best Sleeping Bag HOW TO MAKE IT:…
Read More...The push to produce more electric vehicles has revved up in recent years. See what it’s like to drive a plug-in hybrid electric car with our driver-seat video (above) and then check out a few of these awesome electric vehicles. HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 Many cars — gas-powered and electric — offer driver automation safety features, like steering control and lane-changing assistance. When changing lanes with the Ioniq 5, a video pops up on your digital cluster screen to show what your side camera sees behind your car. Hyundai is part of a larger motor company that includes Genesis and Kia.…
Read More...Thick cotton towels take up a lot of space in your backpack. Save that space for other gear by using a PackTowl. A large version, which measures 36 by 59 inches and weighs less than 10 ounces, can be rolled up to about the size of an 8-ounce water bottle. It also comes with a storage pouch. It might not be quite as comfortable to use as a cotton towel, but a PackTowl ($13-$55, packtowl.com) is just as absorbent. It’s made with a soft microfiber fabric that soaks in up to four times its weight in water. A couple of…
Read More...Q: What is a good light source for inside a tent? — Samuel, Acworth, Georgia A: In a pinch, wrap your headlamp’s straps around a full, clear water bottle with the lamp facing toward the bottle. Turn on the headlamp, and the light should diffuse through the water. For something more versatile and powerful, shop for small lanterns or dual-light flashlights, like the Coast G23 penlight ($30, coastportland.com). The G23 features two lights, including a LED side light. Take advantage of any loops or mesh pockets inside your tent to set up your lighting. The Black Diamond Volt Lantern ($55,…
Read More...Add a fun touch to your room décor with this crafty clothespin lamp! WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE A CLOTHESPIN LAMP 24 wooden clothespins (all one size, any color) Battery-powered LED lights (available at craft stores) Craft or fabric glue Parchment paper Tape (optional) Markers, paint, construction paper, fabric (optional) WHAT YOU’LL DO STEP 1. COVER YOUR WORK AREA WITH PARCHMENT PAPER. Crumple the parchment paper first to help keep it flat. You can also tape down the corners. STEP 2. TAKE APART THE CLOTHESPINS by slowly and carefully twisting the wooden legs in opposite directions, removing the spring in…
Read More...You don’t have to wait until college to get an internship. The Library of Congress, NASA and the Metropolitan Museum of Art are just a few of the workplaces that have internship programs especially for high school students. With an internship, you will be able to observe professionals in their day-to-day work, be trained in job-specific tasks, and ask lots and lots of questions. Naomi Coquillon of the Library of Congress says about its summer program: “Students become ambassadors for the Library and in some cases, interviewers for the National Book Festival. One major benefit … is the introduction it…
Read More...Our country’s flag is more than just a piece of cloth. It’s a symbol of America. It represents our past, our present and our future. Treating the U.S. flag honorably shows respect for our country’s people, land and ways of life. You can fly the flag every day of the year, but you have to do it the right way. When raising it during a Scout outing or meeting, you should follow certain etiquette. RAISING THE AMERICAN FLAG When hoisting a flag on a flagpole, one person should hold the folded flag so it does not touch the ground. If…
Read More...Find expert tips to help you get a good night’s sleep Picking the right sleeping pad, bag liner, pillow or cot How to minimize smelly sleeping bag odor A good sleeping bag can make the difference between comfort and a long, miserable night. Follow these tips on choosing the right sleeping bag for your adventures. KNOW YOUR BODY If you are always wearing a T-shirt in camp when others are wearing a fleece — and you’re not cold — get a bag rated about 10 degrees lower than the lowest temperatures you encounter on trips. If you’re one of the…
Read More...Standing atop the 800-foot-tall launch tower, Ethan Wheat didn’t have much time to think about how he was about to zip a quarter-mile across the second-largest canyon in the United States. “They hook you up, and you go,” says the 14-year-old Life Scout. “It was fun. It sounded like a Ferrari going down, it was so high-pitched. You could feel the wind.” Zip lining across Palo Duro Canyon was only one activity Troop 4018 of Frisco, Texas, did in the Texas Panhandle last November. The Scouts also hiked around the canyon, admired the night sky through telescopes and adjusted to…
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