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Lightweight and handy, the Morakniv Scout 39 ($44, morakniv.se) is a fixed-blade knife designed for beginners. Its 3-inch recycled stainless-steel blade gets most carving jobs done smoothly, and it can be sheathed in an included leather case. The Swedish birch wood handle makes the knife easy to grip, and the large finger-guard provides protection while…

Q: There are so many mess kits out there. Help! — Lide, Atlanta, Georgia A: Shopping for mess kits can be overwhelming, which might leave you wondering, “Why can’t I borrow a plate and silverware from home?” Sure, you can do that — especially when car camping. Mess kits show their value in durability and…

Good tricks, great treats. Here are two all-time classic video games you might consider playing this Halloween.

Q: I need a good sleeping pad. What do you suggest? — Maxwell, Vestal, New York A: You can get something simple, like the closed-cell Therm-A-Rest RidgeRest Classic Mattress Pad ($30, available at the Scout Shop), or go all out with sleeping bag-pad combo Zenbivy Motobed ($339, zenbivy.com), complete with a super-comfy 3-inch foam mattress.…

Here’s what you’ll find inside the November 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. NOVEMBER 2022 FEATURES SCOUTING ON THE WILD SIDE Get an up-close look at animals…

Flying squirrels are amazing animals, but their name is misleading. They don’t flap or have wings. What they should be called are “gliding” squirrels. They have skin folds called “patagia” between their arms and legs, attached at each wrist/ankle. When they jump from a tree, they spread their patagia and catch air like a sail,…

Ethan Fidhel woke to his friends crowded around him. He sat up to see what they were watching. It was wolves — three of them. The majestic beasts, two covered in striking white fur, had emerged from the woods, soon followed by a pair of 2-month-old wolf pups. The wolves were hungry, but Ethan, a…

National STEM/STEAM Day is Nov. 8. Take this quiz to find out how much you really know about science, technology, engineering, art and math.