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Q: Do you have advice for packing a pillow when camping? — Brad, Easton, Massachusetts A: Try strapping your pillow around your sleeping bag using rope or elastic bands so it doesn’t take up space inside your pack. Or leave your pillow at home and just bring a pillowcase. When you get ready for bed, stuff the pillowcase with your extra clothes — instant pillow! It hardly takes up any room in your pack. A nylon stuff sack also works. Camping pillows are generally smaller than a bed pillow, making them good options for fitting in a pack. You can…

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Here’s what you’ll find inside the August 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. AUGUST 2022 FEATURES JUST BENEATH THE SURFACE You don’t know what you’ll find when you go snorkeling, even close to civilization. • Scouts Find Underwater Wonders on a Florida Snorkeling Trail THE NATURE CREW: BOX TURTLES Box turtles have permanent body armor for protection! Learn more about these fascinating reptiles. • QUIZ: How Much Do You Know About Box…

When you’re crossing a bridge, you might not think much about what’s underneath. Depending on where you are, an adventure could be waiting. In the shadow of the 65-foot-tall Blue Heron Bridge in Riviera Beach, Florida, an artificial reef attracts a variety of fish, stingrays, lobsters, octopuses and crabs. It’s one of the best snorkeling places in the state. The Scouts of boys and girls troops 373, both of Melbourne, Fla., wanted to check it out. The girls troop had been snorkeling before in the Florida Keys, but this spot was closer to home and looked like fun. AN UNDERWATER…

This simple magic trick is all about storytelling — and a little sleight of hand. Here are the steps to perform the 4 Thieves Card Trick or watch the video to see the magic in action. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO DO THE MAGIC TRICK Complete deck of playing cards Flat surface A friend WHAT THEY SEE AND WHAT YOU SAY DURING THE TRICK STEP 1: Begin with four jacks in your hand, showing the audience the cards. What you say: “These four jacks are master thieves. The deck is a famous museum.” STEP 2: Place the jacks face down on…

Scout Scarf Day is Aug. 1, so gather up your favorite neckerchiefs to share with SL! Celebrate the day by capturing and sharing your neckerchiefs with us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook by using #ScoutScarfDay2022 You can also click here to submit your neckerchief photos.

Wouldn’t it be cool to have permanent body armor for protection? That’s exactly what the shell is to a turtle — especially box turtles. Discover fun facts about these fascinating reptiles by taking this quiz.

You’re driving your custom car with a shiny paint job, high spoiler — and powerful rocket engine. No, it’s not street legal, but it’s perfect for Rocket League. You zoom up a wall, launch into the air and hurdle toward a giant soccer ball bouncing across a colorful field. Your vehicle makes contact, and the ball flies into a goal, sparking a fantastic explosion. Rocket League ranks as one of the most popular videogames, with around 100 million players logging on every month. The game is simple: It’s soccer in souped-up cars. But like any game, success demands strategy. “It…

California has towering sequoia groves, rocky deserts, beautiful ocean views, rushing rivers and iconic scenic spots. Venturing Crew 753 of Thorntown, Indiana, wanted to see it all during a 10-day trip to the Golden State last summer. In that time, the Venturers got to snorkel, rock climb, backpack, whitewater raft, sightsee — and experience an earthquake. “We didn’t plan for an earthquake!” says Duncan Curtis, 18. The 5.9-magnitude tremor added extra excitement to an already action-packed adventure. GO BIG Most of the Venturers had never been to the West Coast, so they asked their crew Advisor to help put together…

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