Rounding out our discussion of camping gear this post will focus on some of the smaller, but important things to bring which will help ensure that your youth has a fun and exciting outdoor adventure. One of the most important pieces of gear that your child will need while out on a camp or a hike is their whistle. This is mandatory safety equipment that the youth wear from the moment the camp or hike begins to the end. We teach the kids right from Beaver Scouts that if they get lost they “Hug a Tree” and blow their whistles...
With our new hiking backpack in hand we need to turn our thoughts to our sleep system. A good night sleep at camp goes a long way to having happy Cubs while camping. The sleep system at the Cub level is made of of two pieces of gear. The sleeping pad and the sleeping bag. A sleeping pad or mat is an essential for a comfortable night sleep. There are 2 main styles of sleeping pad which work well for cub camps. They are closed cell foam pads and backpacking style inflatable mattresses. Closed cell foam pads are warm and...
Camping is one of the most exciting, and memorable parts of scouting. Learning new skills, sleeping in the wilderness and comradery around the camp-fire are highlights of any cubs scouting year. But camp can also be a nightmare if you are not prepared. Making sure you have the right gear is essential to having a great outdoor experience. This will be a multiple part blog post going over some of the essentials, as well as some of the nice to haves for Cub level camping to help you select the gear that will set your cub up for camping success....
