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8 Awesome Animals That Got Their Own Statue
Whether fearless or funny, animals throughout history have inspired statues and memorials. Here are some monuments still standing today. Hachikō Hachikō, famous for his loyalty, is memorialized in bronze in Tokyo, Japan. After Hachikō’s owner died in 1925, the dog returned to a train station for years to wait for him. Winnie Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada,…
Read MoreDoes a Sleeping Bag’s Degree Level Matter?
Q: When choosing a sleeping bag, does the degree level really matter or is it just a recommendation for comfort?— Ethan, Springfield Township, New Jersey A: If you were dressed in a base layer of clothing and zipped up in your bag on a winter sleeping pad in a climate-controlled room then, yes, the degree…
Read MoreScouts Find Adventure on the Peace River (Hint: It Wasn’t Totally Peaceful)
Jacob Shanahan tumbled into the chilly river. The 12-year-old Second Class Scout had been digging through his dry bag for a tasty granola bar when the current suddenly picked up, pulling his canoe straight into a large log and overturning it. Jacob screamed — with good reason. “Right before we flipped, we saw some gators…
Read MoreSpice Up Your Camp Meals With These 8 Essential Spices
Take a look in your camp kitchen box. Do you see any spices? No? Well, put them on the shopping list. Spices add flavor to your food, transforming bland dishes into delicious meals. Just be careful not to overdo it — follow your recipes. Here are a few spices to use on your next campout:…
Read MoreBow Saw or Folding Saw? Which Camp Saw Should You Get?
A camp saw can be a handy tool for cutting firewood or clearing a trail of fallen timber. Folding and bow saws are the most popular types. Which one should you get? You might want to have one of each, because they both have their advantages. Bow saws usually feature thinner blades, which allow them…
Read MoreRecommend a Durable Tent That’s Easy to Set Up
Q: I don’t have a tent, and we might need to camp a lot. Do you have some good recommendations? — Jiale, Dublin, California A: Hopefully, you’ll be camping a lot, and for that I recommend getting a tent that’s durable and easy to set up, and comes with a few helpful features. Tents range…
Read MoreExtra-Cool Camping Gear to Make Your Outing More Fun
Sure, camping is already a fun way to spend a weekend or a week — but with extra-cool gear on the trip, it can be really fun. Check out these 6 gadgets for your next outdoor adventure. Forget everything you know about headlamps — the KNOG BANDICOOT ($35, knog.com) is the coolest light for your…
Read MoreDo These Five Campsite Items and Snacks Work as Fire Starters?
Recent Comments Home » Outdoors & Gear » Outdoors » Do These Five Campsite Items and Snacks Work as Fire Starters? Just like when you bake a cake, you need ingredients to start a campfire. First, you need heat. That comes from matches. Then you need oxygen. As long as you’re lighting a fire outside…
Read MoreAdd to the Never-Ending List of Fire Starters
Every fire needs fuel and that’s where tinder, kindling and firewood come into play. So what “fuel” can you use to start a campfire? Check out this list of traditional and off-the-wall ideas that will get your campfire ignited with the help of a match, lighter or friction. Scroll on to add your own ideas…
Read MoreHow to Build a Cooking Tripod
The tripod is the most simple freestanding pioneering structure. It is most often used to raise items off the ground. A well-built tripod can safely suspend a pot over a cooking fire. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE A TRIPOD 3 hiking staffs (Item No. 1443 at scoutshop.org) for tripod legs 10-foot lashing rope (or 20…
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