Q: What backpack should I get to hold all my stuff? — Shyaam, Ashburn, Virginia A: Will you be going on short day hikes or weeklong treks into the wilderness? The farther away from civilization you are, the more gear and clothes you’ll want to take. Backpack capacity is measured in liters. Many daypacks hold…

There’s an old camping trick of transforming an empty tin box used for mints into a tiny, lightweight kit for a few first-aid, survival or fishing items. You can use that same idea with Whiskware Snacking Containers ($14, whiskware.com), and you’ll have a lot more room than what you’d get from a 1.7-ounce tin. Two…

Q: I lost my sunglasses on my troop’s last campout. What should I get to replace them? — Jackson, Minneapolis, Minnesota A: To protect your eyes, you’ll want a pair that blocks ultraviolet rays. These sunrays, which can contribute to cancer and sunburns, can also damage every part of your eyes. Many sunglasses have some…

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Cheese Patrol is back, and it’s even cheesier! Help your mouse buddy rescue his friends by finding the keys, collecting coins and avoiding the cats. Cheese Patrol is back, and it’s even cheesier! Help your mouse buddy rescue his friends by finding the keys, collecting coins and avoiding the cats..

Here’s what you’ll find inside the January-February 2023 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. JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2023 FEATURES SHRED IT On black diamonds or the bunny slope, these guys…

Twelve-year-old Erick Cole was sick at heart, and scared. Erick and his little brother, Andy, 4, had been sledding together out in the Nebraska snow. When it came time to go home, Erick decided to make another run; Andy said he’d wait for his big brother at the bottom of the hill. But as Erick…

Instead of getting rid of your old Scout Life issues, recycle them in a creative way! WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE MAGAZINE WALL ART Canvas, construction paper or posterboard Cardboard Craft glue Old magazines Paper straw or pencil Scissors Tape Printable design (lion, flower, heart, etc.) Crayons, markers and paint (optional) WHAT YOU’LL DO TO…

You can prepare meals at camp a few different ways: by camp stove, open fire, charcoal grill, solar oven or Dutch oven. Dutch ovens are heavy cast-iron pots that make baking outdoors easy. You can also steam, fry, sauté or boil food in them. Some Dutch ovens are made with aluminum, which makes them a…

Sledding is a super-fun winter activity, but you can do more with your sled than race downhill. Some sleds can make winter backpacking easier by helping haul your gear. Polar explorer Eric Larsen, who has trekked to the north pole many times, says carrying gear in a sled or “pulk” is more efficient than carrying…