Backpacking Skills
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While your handbook is your primary resource, the links below can help you learn {{PAGENAME}}. See the [[{{PAGENAME}}#Disclaimers|Disclaimers]]. See the [[Boy Scout Handbook]] and [[Backpacking|Backpacking Merit Badge]] pamphlet. [[TPF-Backpacking|Make backpacking a part of your Troop Program]].<br> | While your handbook is your primary resource, the links below can help you learn {{PAGENAME}}. See the [[{{PAGENAME}}#Disclaimers|Disclaimers]]. See the [[Boy Scout Handbook]] and [[Backpacking|Backpacking Merit Badge]] pamphlet. [[TPF-Backpacking|Make backpacking a part of your Troop Program]].<br> | ||
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Revision as of 19:44, June 1, 2009
Outdoor Skills, Backpacking, Cooking, Navigation, Cycling, and Wilderness Survival Skills.
| Backpacks |
In addition to the Backpacking Skills resources below, MeritBadge.Org offers a number of other resources including:
- Backpacking Merit badge
- Make Backpacking A Part of Your Troop Program.
- Sun Protection - Insect Protection
- Clothing: Footwear - Socks - Layering - Cold Weather - Warm Weather - Wet Weather
- Cooking Skills - Campfires
- Leave No Trace
- Navigation
- Outdoor Code
- Outdoor_Gear: Sleeping Bags - Pads - Tents
- Philmont Scout Ranch
- Water Purification
- Weather Skills
- Also see
- Skills Instruction and Videos: First Aid Skills - Swimming - Outdoor Skills - Wilderness Survival - Backpacking - Cooking - Navigation - Campfires - Clothing - Cycling Skills
Resources
While your handbook is your primary resource, the links below can help you learn Backpacking Skills. See the Disclaimers. See the Boy Scout Handbook and Backpacking Merit Badge pamphlet. Make backpacking a part of your Troop Program.
► This symbol notes many other lesson videos.
Backpacks
► Video: Internal vs. External Frame - Video: Buying a Backpack - Long Trip Backpacks - Video: Selecting a Backpack - Video: Selecting a Pack Cover - Picking a Hiking Backpack - External Backpack Frame - Internal Backpack Frame - Picking a Hiking Backpack
Backpacking Preparation
► Video: Backpacking - Video: Planning - REI: Kitchen Checklist - REI: Backpacking for Beginners - How to Condition for a Backpacking Trip
Packing a Backpack
► Video: How to Pack for One Night - Video: Packing
Reducing Weight
- See Backpacking Stoves, Backpacking Food, and Backpacking Gear for details about reducing weightin each of those areas.
- REI: Ultralight Checklist - REI: Lightweight Hiking
Backpacking Stoves
► Video: Backpacking Stove Options - Video: Cooking Gear - REI: Stoves
Backpacking Food
► Video: Backpacking Food - Video: Food to Pack on your Short or Long Hiking Trip
Shouldering a Pack
► Videos: How to Wear a Backpack - Wearing a Backpack - Adjusting a Heavy Backpack on Shoulders - Adjusting Backpack Hip Belts - Adjusting Backpack Shoulder Straps - How to Put on a Heavy Backpack
- REI Videos: Backpacks: Adjust the Fit - Backpacking: Find Torso/Hip Size - Backpacks: How to Hoist -
Backpacking Gear
- Also see Tents and Footwear]].
► Video: Backpackign Gear - Video: Clothing - Video: Food - REI: Tents - Video: Camp Shoes - Video: Boots - Video: Jackets - Video: Pants - Video: Shirts - Video: Sleepwear - Video: Synthetics - Video: Underwear -
See also
- Backpacking Merit badge
- Make Backpacking A Part of Your Troop Program.
- Sun Protection - Insect Protection
- Clothing: Footwear - Socks - Layering - Cold Weather - Warm Weather - Wet Weather
- Cooking Skills
- Campfires: Building - Types - Starting - Safety
- Leave No Trace
- Navigation
- Outdoor Code
- Outdoor_Gear: Sleeping Bags - Pads - Tents
- Water Purification
- Weather Skills
- Skills Instruction and Videos: First Aid Skills - Swimming - Outdoor Skills - Wilderness Survival - Backpacking - Cooking - Navigation - Campfires - Clothing - Cycling Skills
Related awards
- Outdoor Skills Awards
Outdoor-related awards
- Boy Scout ranks: Tenderfoot - Second Class - First Class
- Boy Scout awards: Firem'n Chit - Totin' Chip - Paul Bunyan Woodsman
- Boy Scout Merit Badges: Astronomy - Backpacking - Camping - Canoeing - Climbing - Cooking - Cycling - Fire Safety - Hiking - Orienteering - Pioneering - Rowing - Weather - Water Sports - Whitewater - Wilderness Survival
- Venturing: Outdoor Bronze Award; Ranger Award electives: Backpacking
- Webelos Activity Badges: Forester - Naturalist - Outdoorsman
- Cub Scout Belt Loops & Pins: Astronomy - Map and Compass - Weather
Disclaimers
Disclaimer: This information is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, or formal training. Please note that the only materials recommended by the Boy Scouts of America are those found or listed in official BSA materials such as the current Boy Scout Handbook. Backpacking Skills recommendations are constantly being revised. Neither MeritBadge.Org, nor its contributors make any recommendations. See the Guide to Safe Scouting.
- MeritBadge.Org Disclaimer
