Beware and prepare!
Knots like the bowline or the tautline hitch are iconic for scouting. In fact, on the official list there are 6. Square KnotBowlineSheet BendClove HitchTwo Half HitchesTautline Hitch These aren’t just random knots. Each has its purpose and a scout setting up camp will have occasion to use each of them at some point. In... Continue Reading →
Once we got more into camping it meant we had to up our camping game. In Boy Scout's, for instance, there’s an expectation that all of your gear should fit in a backpack and that you’re prepared for a wider range of temperatures and camping conditions. As a result, we’ve started purchasing some better gear... Continue Reading →
In episode 179 of the First 40 Miles podcast, Heather and Josh’s kids recommended roasting Starbursts around the campfire. My first impression was that it would be a gooey mess, but I was wrong. The outside actually turns somewhat crispy. It’s the delicious middle you have to worry about. You basically have a sticky, crispy... Continue Reading →
We all know the moon is made of cheese. We heard about it in children’s stories and Google proved it to us a few years back. It took the folks at nutraDRIED to bring that down from space. Moon Cheese is something that I never expected to exist. It’s sort of like astronaut ice cream,... Continue Reading →
An unwrinkled shirt is hardly a priority while camping, and so traditional hangers aren’t often seen in the woods. However, a scout-crafted hanger can be perfect for a uniform shirt. All you need to make one is a stick (approximately 18 inches long), a piece of paracord, about 20 inches long, a ring and a... Continue Reading →
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
