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[[Hygiene]]<br> | [[Hygiene]]<br> | ||
[[Outdoor Safety|Safety]]<br> | [[Outdoor Safety|Safety]]<br> | ||
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[[Camps]]<br> | [[Camps]]<br> | ||
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| - | [[ | + | [[Outdoor_Skills#Clothing|Clothing]]<br> |
| - | [[Cooking Skills]]<br> | + | [[Outdoor_Skills#Cooking_Skills|Cooking Skills]]<br> |
| - | [[Outdoor_First_Aid|First Aid]]<br> | + | [[Outdoor_Skills#Outdoor_First_Aid|First Aid]]<br> |
[[Outdoor_Gear|Gear]]<br> | [[Outdoor_Gear|Gear]]<br> | ||
[[Lights]]<br> | [[Lights]]<br> | ||
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[[Outdoor_Skills#Outdoor_Outdoor Code|Outdoor Code]]<br> | [[Outdoor_Skills#Outdoor_Outdoor Code|Outdoor Code]]<br> | ||
[[Sleeping Bags]]<br> | [[Sleeping Bags]]<br> | ||
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[[Water Purification]]<br> | [[Water Purification]]<br> | ||
[[Weather Skills]]<br> | [[Weather Skills]]<br> | ||
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* [[Webelos]] earn their [[Outdoorsman|Webelos Outdoorsman Activity Badge]]. | * [[Webelos]] earn their [[Outdoorsman|Webelos Outdoorsman Activity Badge]]. | ||
* [[Boy Scouts]] earn their [[Camping]], [[Hiking]], [[Backpacking]], and [[Wilderness Survival]] Merit Badges. | * [[Boy Scouts]] earn their [[Camping]], [[Hiking]], [[Backpacking]], and [[Wilderness Survival]] Merit Badges. | ||
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==Resources== | ==Resources== | ||
| - | While | + | While the [[Boy Scout Handbook]] and the [http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/SearchPage.aspx?page=LIST&free_text=35866* Camping Merit Badge Pamphlet] are primary resources, the links below can help you learn {{PAGENAME}}. See the [[{{PAGENAME}}#Disclaimers|Disclaimers]]. |
| - | + | *[[Troop Program Features|Make these a part of your Troop Program]]. | |
| - | *'''See''': [[Camping]], [[Backpacking]], [[Hiking]], and [[Wilderness Survival]] Merit Badges. | + | *'''See''': [[Camping]], [[Backpacking]], [[Hiking]], and [[Wilderness Survival]] Merit Badges. |
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<span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> '''BSA Videos''': The [http://www.scouting.org/applications/rankvideo.aspx BSA Video: Skills Lessons] are excellent but are large files that require [http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/ Apple QuickTime].<br> | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> '''BSA Videos''': The [http://www.scouting.org/applications/rankvideo.aspx BSA Video: Skills Lessons] are excellent but are large files that require [http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/ Apple QuickTime].<br> | ||
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==Outdoor Basics== | ==Outdoor Basics== | ||
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====Outdoor Safety==== | ====Outdoor Safety==== | ||
{{Shortcut|[[Outdoor Safety]]}} | {{Shortcut|[[Outdoor Safety]]}} | ||
| + | * '''Guide to Safe Scouting''': - [http://www.scouting.org/healthandsafety/gss/gss03.aspx Guide to Safe Scouting: Camping] - [http://www.scouting.org/healthandsafety/gss/gss10.aspx Unit Camping] - [http://www.scouting.org/healthandsafety/gss/gss03.aspx Wilderness Camping] - [http://www.scouting.org/healthandsafety/gss/gss03.aspx Beware of Lightning] - [http://www.scouting.org/healthandsafety/gss/gss03.aspx Trail Safety] | ||
<span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://old.scouting.org/boyscouts/rankvideo/tenderfoot/TF5.m4v BSA Video: Safe Hiking] ''([[{{PAGENAME}}#Resources|See notes.]])''<br> | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://old.scouting.org/boyscouts/rankvideo/tenderfoot/TF5.m4v BSA Video: Safe Hiking] ''([[{{PAGENAME}}#Resources|See notes.]])''<br> | ||
<span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/131586_how-use-buddy-system-when.htm Video: Buddy System] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18238_hiking-location-permits.htm Video: Hiking Regulations & Permits] - | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/131586_how-use-buddy-system-when.htm Video: Buddy System] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18238_hiking-location-permits.htm Video: Hiking Regulations & Permits] - | ||
* [[Buddy System]] - [http://www.americanhiking.org/AHSimg/detailimage/Detailimage263.pdf Amer. Hiking Soc: Hiking Safety] - [http://www.ehow.com/video_2358746_prepare-potential-hiking-dangers.html Hiking Dangers] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/trailhead+security.html REI: Security] | * [[Buddy System]] - [http://www.americanhiking.org/AHSimg/detailimage/Detailimage263.pdf Amer. Hiking Soc: Hiking Safety] - [http://www.ehow.com/video_2358746_prepare-potential-hiking-dangers.html Hiking Dangers] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/trailhead+security.html REI: Security] | ||
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==Backpacking Skills== | ==Backpacking Skills== | ||
:''See'' '''''[[Backpacking Skills]]''''' ''for [[Backpacks]], [[Packing a Backpack|Packing]], [[Reducing Weight]], [[Backpacking Stoves|Stoves]], [[Backpacking Gear|Gear]], and more. | :''See'' '''''[[Backpacking Skills]]''''' ''for [[Backpacks]], [[Packing a Backpack|Packing]], [[Reducing Weight]], [[Backpacking Stoves|Stoves]], [[Backpacking Gear|Gear]], and more. | ||
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| - | == | + | :''See'' '''''[[Campfire Building]]''''' ''for [[Ax and Saw Skills]], [[Campfire Setup]], [[Campfire Types|Types]], [[Campfire Starting|Starting]], [[Campfire Safety|Safety]], and more. |
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==Campsite== | ==Campsite== | ||
{{Shortcut|[[Campsite]]}} | {{Shortcut|[[Campsite]]}} | ||
<span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/1900_backpacking-campsite.htm Video: Campsites] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18056_camping-pack-considerations.htm Video: Finding Practical Campsites] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18234_multiday-hiking-choose-campsite.htm Video: How to Choose a Campsite] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/131594_how-choose-location-camping.htm Video: How to Choose a Location] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18869_nature-hiking-campsite-hazards.htm Video: Campsite Hazards]<br> | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/1900_backpacking-campsite.htm Video: Campsites] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18056_camping-pack-considerations.htm Video: Finding Practical Campsites] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18234_multiday-hiking-choose-campsite.htm Video: How to Choose a Campsite] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/131594_how-choose-location-camping.htm Video: How to Choose a Location] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18869_nature-hiking-campsite-hazards.htm Video: Campsite Hazards]<br> | ||
| - | *[http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/campsite+selection.html REI: Campsite Selection] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/settingup+camp.html REI: Setting up Camp] | + | *[http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/campsite+selection.html REI: Campsite Selection] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/settingup+camp.html REI: Setting up Camp]<br> |
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==Camps== | ==Camps== | ||
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*[http://usscouts.org/databases/camp/ocd.cgi Camps Database] | *[http://usscouts.org/databases/camp/ocd.cgi Camps Database] | ||
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==Clothing== | ==Clothing== | ||
:''See'' '''''[[Cooking Skills]]''''' ''for [[Footwear]], [[Socks]], [[Layering]], [[Cold Weather]], [[Warm Weather]], and more. | :''See'' '''''[[Cooking Skills]]''''' ''for [[Footwear]], [[Socks]], [[Layering]], [[Cold Weather]], [[Warm Weather]], and more. | ||
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==Cooking Skills== | ==Cooking Skills== | ||
:''See'' '''''[[Cooking Skills]]''''' ''for [[Meal Planning]], [[Recipes]], [[Food Handling]], [[Dutch Oven Cooking]], and more. | :''See'' '''''[[Cooking Skills]]''''' ''for [[Meal Planning]], [[Recipes]], [[Food Handling]], [[Dutch Oven Cooking]], and more. | ||
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==First Aid== | ==First Aid== | ||
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* See [[First Aid Skills]], [[First Aid Kit]], and [[First Aid|First Aid Merit Badge]]. | * See [[First Aid Skills]], [[First Aid Kit]], and [[First Aid|First Aid Merit Badge]]. | ||
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==Gear== | ==Gear== | ||
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{{Shortcut|[[Outdoor Checklists]]}} | {{Shortcut|[[Outdoor Checklists]]}} | ||
*[[Camping Checklist]]s - [http://www.howtocampingtips.com/camping-checklist/camping-checklist.php More Checklists] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/adventure+travel+gear+checklist.html REI: Adventure Travel Checklist] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/backpacking+checklist.html REI: Backpacking Checklist] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/snow+camping+checklist.html REI: Snow Camping Checklist] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/ten+essentials.html REI: The Ten Essentials] | *[[Camping Checklist]]s - [http://www.howtocampingtips.com/camping-checklist/camping-checklist.php More Checklists] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/adventure+travel+gear+checklist.html REI: Adventure Travel Checklist] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/backpacking+checklist.html REI: Backpacking Checklist] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/snow+camping+checklist.html REI: Snow Camping Checklist] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/ten+essentials.html REI: The Ten Essentials] | ||
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==Hiking Skills== | ==Hiking Skills== | ||
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<span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/results.aspx?q=hiking Hiking Videos] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/2193_advanced-hiking-planning.htm Videos: Planning] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/48528_appalachian-mountains-footwear.htm Videos: Footwear] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/156472_packing-day-hikes.htm Packing for Day Hikes] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18277_hiking-gear-day-pack-hike.htm How to Choose & Use a Backpack for a Day Hike] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18233_hiking-location-pace.htm Video: Keeping a Hiking Pace] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18232_hiking-location-dry.htm Video: How to Keep Your Feet Dry] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18227_hiking-location-plan.htm Video: Hike Planning] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18228_hiking-location-beginner.htm Video: Hiking for Beginners] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18230_hiking-location-advanced.htm Video: Advanced Hike Plans]<br> | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/results.aspx?q=hiking Hiking Videos] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/2193_advanced-hiking-planning.htm Videos: Planning] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/48528_appalachian-mountains-footwear.htm Videos: Footwear] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/156472_packing-day-hikes.htm Packing for Day Hikes] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18277_hiking-gear-day-pack-hike.htm How to Choose & Use a Backpack for a Day Hike] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18233_hiking-location-pace.htm Video: Keeping a Hiking Pace] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18232_hiking-location-dry.htm Video: How to Keep Your Feet Dry] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18227_hiking-location-plan.htm Video: Hike Planning] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18228_hiking-location-beginner.htm Video: Hiking for Beginners] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18230_hiking-location-advanced.htm Video: Advanced Hike Plans]<br> | ||
*'''[http://www.americanhiking.org Amer. Hiking Soc:]''' [http://www.americanhiking.org/AHSimg/detailimage/Detailimage4a1.pdf Food] - [http://www.americanhiking.org/AHSimg/detailimage/Detailimage4a7.pdf Myths] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/day+hiking+checklist.html REI: Day Hike Checklist] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/daypack.html REI: Daypacks] | *'''[http://www.americanhiking.org Amer. Hiking Soc:]''' [http://www.americanhiking.org/AHSimg/detailimage/Detailimage4a1.pdf Food] - [http://www.americanhiking.org/AHSimg/detailimage/Detailimage4a7.pdf Myths] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/day+hiking+checklist.html REI: Day Hike Checklist] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/daypack.html REI: Daypacks] | ||
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==Hydration== | ==Hydration== | ||
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<span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/hydrate.html REI: Hydration] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/1905_backpacking-hydration.htm Video: Hydration] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18280_hiking-gear-water.htm Video: Hiking Water Gear] | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/hydrate.html REI: Hydration] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/1905_backpacking-hydration.htm Video: Hydration] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18280_hiking-gear-water.htm Video: Hiking Water Gear] | ||
<br>*[http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/hydration+system.html REI: Hydration System] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/water+bottles.html REI: Water Bottles] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/cleaning+water+bottles.html REI: Cleaning Water Bottles] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/water+researcher+QA.html REI: Water] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/water+treatment+backcountry.html REI: Water Treatment: Backcountry] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/water+risks.html REI: Water Risks] | <br>*[http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/hydration+system.html REI: Hydration System] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/water+bottles.html REI: Water Bottles] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/cleaning+water+bottles.html REI: Cleaning Water Bottles] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/water+researcher+QA.html REI: Water] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/water+treatment+backcountry.html REI: Water Treatment: Backcountry] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/water+risks.html REI: Water Risks] | ||
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==Leave No Trace== | ==Leave No Trace== | ||
{{Shortcut|[[Outdoor_Skills#Leave No Trace]]}} | {{Shortcut|[[Outdoor_Skills#Leave No Trace]]}} | ||
{{Leave No Trace Links}} | {{Leave No Trace Links}} | ||
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==Navigation== | ==Navigation== | ||
| - | :''See'' '''''[[Navigation]]''''' ''for [[ Navigation Without a Compass]], [[Maps]], [[Compass]], [[GPS]], [[Lost]] and more. | + | :''See'' '''''[[Navigation]]''''' ''for [[ Navigation Without a Compass]], [[Maps]], [[Compass]], [[GPS]], [[Lost]], and more. |
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==Outdoor Code== | ==Outdoor Code== | ||
{{Shortcut|[[Outdoor_Skills#Outdoor Code]]}} | {{Shortcut|[[Outdoor_Skills#Outdoor Code]]}} | ||
*[[Outdoor Code]] | *[[Outdoor Code]] | ||
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==Sleeping Bags== | ==Sleeping Bags== | ||
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeping_bag#Design_types Wikipedia: Types of Sleeping Bags] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/sleeping+bag.html REI: Sleeping Bags for Camping] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/sleeping+bag+backpacking.html REI Video: Sleeping Bags for Backpacking] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/caring+sleeping+bag.html REI: Sleeping Bags Care & Repair] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/135881_storing-sleeping-bags.htm Storing Sleeping Bags] | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeping_bag#Design_types Wikipedia: Types of Sleeping Bags] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/sleeping+bag.html REI: Sleeping Bags for Camping] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/sleeping+bag+backpacking.html REI Video: Sleeping Bags for Backpacking] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/caring+sleeping+bag.html REI: Sleeping Bags Care & Repair] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/135881_storing-sleeping-bags.htm Storing Sleeping Bags] | ||
*[http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/bivy+sack.html REI: Bivy Sacks] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18064_camping-pack-bivi.htm Video: Bivi Bags] | *[http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/bivy+sack.html REI: Bivy Sacks] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18064_camping-pack-bivi.htm Video: Bivi Bags] | ||
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==Sleeping Pads== | ==Sleeping Pads== | ||
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<span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> Videos: [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18062_camping-pack-choose-sleeping-pad.htm Video: How to Choose a Sleeping Pad] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/135882_camping-sleeping-pads.htm] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/15364_camping-packing-pads.htm Sleeping Pads] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/135882_camping-sleeping-pads.htm Camping Sleeping Pads] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/135883_packing-inflatable-sleeping-pads.htm Packing Inflatable Sleeping Pads] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/129880_how-select-ground-mat-camping.htm Video: Selecting a Ground Mat]<br> | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> Videos: [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18062_camping-pack-choose-sleeping-pad.htm Video: How to Choose a Sleeping Pad] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/135882_camping-sleeping-pads.htm] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/15364_camping-packing-pads.htm Sleeping Pads] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/135882_camping-sleeping-pads.htm Camping Sleeping Pads] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/135883_packing-inflatable-sleeping-pads.htm Packing Inflatable Sleeping Pads] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/129880_how-select-ground-mat-camping.htm Video: Selecting a Ground Mat]<br> | ||
*[http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/right+sleeping+pad.html REI: Sleeping Pads] - | *[http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/right+sleeping+pad.html REI: Sleeping Pads] - | ||
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==Tent Types== | ==Tent Types== | ||
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<span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/407_set-up-tent.htm Video: Tents] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18061_camping-pack-choose-tent.htm Video: How to Choose a Tent] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/156474_pitch-tent.htm Video: How to Pitch a Tent] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18245_multiday-hiking-setup-tent.htm Video: How to Set Up a Tent] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/135874_backpacking-tent-types.htm Backpacking Tent Types]<br> | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/407_set-up-tent.htm Video: Tents] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18061_camping-pack-choose-tent.htm Video: How to Choose a Tent] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/156474_pitch-tent.htm Video: How to Pitch a Tent] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18245_multiday-hiking-setup-tent.htm Video: How to Set Up a Tent] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/135874_backpacking-tent-types.htm Backpacking Tent Types]<br> | ||
*Tents: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tent#Current_tent_styles Types of Tents] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/family+base+camping+tent.html REI: Tents: Family/Base Camp] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/backpacking+tent.html REI: Tents: Backpacking] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/caring+tent.html REI: Tent Care Care & Repair] | *Tents: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tent#Current_tent_styles Types of Tents] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/family+base+camping+tent.html REI: Tents: Family/Base Camp] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/backpacking+tent.html REI: Tents: Backpacking] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/caring+tent.html REI: Tent Care Care & Repair] | ||
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* [[Campsite|Campsite Selection]] | * [[Campsite|Campsite Selection]] | ||
<span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/130496_where-set-up-tent.htm Video: Where to Set Up a Tent] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/130497_clearing-an-area-for-a.htm Video: Clearing an Area for a Tent] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/130503_how-stake-down-tent.htm Video: How to Stake Down a Tent] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/130498_laying-out-ground-tarp-tents.htm Video: Laying Out Ground Tarp for Tents] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/130499_laying-out-a-tent.htm Video: Laying Out a Tent] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/130500_putting-tent-poles-together.htm Video: Putting Tent Poles Together] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/130502_raising-a-tent.htm Video: Raising a Tent]<br> | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/130496_where-set-up-tent.htm Video: Where to Set Up a Tent] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/130497_clearing-an-area-for-a.htm Video: Clearing an Area for a Tent] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/130503_how-stake-down-tent.htm Video: How to Stake Down a Tent] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/130498_laying-out-ground-tarp-tents.htm Video: Laying Out Ground Tarp for Tents] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/130499_laying-out-a-tent.htm Video: Laying Out a Tent] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/130500_putting-tent-poles-together.htm Video: Putting Tent Poles Together] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/130502_raising-a-tent.htm Video: Raising a Tent]<br> | ||
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<span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/124188_backpacking-health-importance-water-purification.htm Video: Importance of Water Purification] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/155850_wilderness-survival-safe-drinking-water.htm Video: Safe Drinking Water] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/155855_wilderness-survival-water-purification-process.htm Water Video: Purification Process] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/130478_wilderness-survival-skills-finding-fresh.htm Video: Finding Fresh Water] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/15355_camping-packing-purified.htm Video: Water Purification]<br> | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/124188_backpacking-health-importance-water-purification.htm Video: Importance of Water Purification] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/155850_wilderness-survival-safe-drinking-water.htm Video: Safe Drinking Water] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/155855_wilderness-survival-water-purification-process.htm Water Video: Purification Process] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/130478_wilderness-survival-skills-finding-fresh.htm Video: Finding Fresh Water] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/15355_camping-packing-purified.htm Video: Water Purification]<br> | ||
*Methods:[http://www.rei.com/learn/Camping/rei/learn/camp/clwatertreatf?vcat=REI_EXPERT_ADVICE_CAMPING Water Treatment] | *Methods:[http://www.rei.com/learn/Camping/rei/learn/camp/clwatertreatf?vcat=REI_EXPERT_ADVICE_CAMPING Water Treatment] | ||
| - | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/156466_purifying-water-camping.htm Video: Purifying Water] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/124189_backpacking-health-methods-water-purification.htm Video: Methods of Water Purification] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/129872_how-select-water-purification-system.htm Video: How to Select a Water Purification System] [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/127167_outdoor-activity-water-treatment-options.htm Videos: Water Treatment Options]: [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/127169_using-filters-water-treatment.htm Filters] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/127168_water-chemical-treatments.htm Chemicals] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/127171_water-purification-with-uv-light.htm UV] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/127172_water-treatment-bottle-filters.htm Bottle Filters] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/127173_water-treatment-with-boiling-water.htm Boiling Water] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/127170_water-treatment-with-cleanable-filters.htm Cleanable Filters] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/155851_wilderness-survival-water-purification-tablets.htm Water Tablets]<br> | + | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/156466_purifying-water-camping.htm Video: Purifying Water] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/124189_backpacking-health-methods-water-purification.htm Video: Methods of Water Purification] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/129872_how-select-water-purification-system.htm Video: How to Select a Water Purification System] [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/127167_outdoor-activity-water-treatment-options.htm Videos: Water Treatment Options]: [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/127169_using-filters-water-treatment.htm Filters] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/127168_water-chemical-treatments.htm Chemicals] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/127171_water-purification-with-uv-light.htm UV] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/127172_water-treatment-bottle-filters.htm Bottle Filters] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/127173_water-treatment-with-boiling-water.htm Boiling Water] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/127170_water-treatment-with-cleanable-filters.htm Cleanable Filters] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/155851_wilderness-survival-water-purification-tablets.htm Water Tablets] |
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* [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/weather+basics.html REI: Weather Basics] | * [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/weather+basics.html REI: Weather Basics] | ||
<span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/130482_wilderness-survival-skills-adapting-weather.htm Video: Adapting to Weather] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18861_nature-hiking-weather.htm Video: How to Gauge the Weather] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/131588_how-check-weather-camping.htm Video: How to Check the Weather]<br> | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/130482_wilderness-survival-skills-adapting-weather.htm Video: Adapting to Weather] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18861_nature-hiking-weather.htm Video: How to Gauge the Weather] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/131588_how-check-weather-camping.htm Video: How to Check the Weather]<br> | ||
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| - | ==Wilderness Survival | + | :''See'' '''''[[Wilderness Survival Skills]]''''' ''for [[Survival Kit]], [[Survival Shelter]], [[Survival Signaling]], and more. |
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[[Category:Skills]] | [[Category:Skills]] | ||
Current revision
Outdoor Skills, Backpacking, Cooking, Navigation, Cycling, and Wilderness Survival Skills.
These are also the resources for Webelos Outdoorsman.
Outdoor Skills are important parts of the Cub Scout, Webelos, and Boy Scout programs:
- Cub Scouts can camp with their Pack or at Cub Scout Resident Camp.
- Webelos earn their Webelos Outdoorsman Activity Badge.
- Boy Scouts earn their Camping, Hiking, Backpacking, and Wilderness Survival Merit Badges.
Resources
While the Boy Scout Handbook and the Camping Merit Badge Pamphlet are primary resources, the links below can help you learn Outdoor Skills. See the Disclaimers.
- Make these a part of your Troop Program.
- See: Camping, Backpacking, Hiking, and Wilderness Survival Merit Badges.
- Skills Instruction and Videos: First Aid Skills - Swimming - Outdoor Skills - Wilderness Survival - Backpacking - Cooking - Navigation - Campfires - Clothing - Cycling Skills
► BSA Videos: The BSA Video: Skills Lessons are excellent but are large files that require Apple QuickTime.
► This symbol notes many other lesson videos.
Outdoor Basics
► BSA Video: Overnight camping gear (See notes.)
► Video: Camping Lesson Videos
Sun Protection
► Video: Sunscreen - Video: Learn What Sun & Bug Protection Gear to Pack When Camping
Insect Protection
Hygiene
Outdoor Safety
- Guide to Safe Scouting: - Guide to Safe Scouting: Camping - Unit Camping - Wilderness Camping - Beware of Lightning - Trail Safety
► BSA Video: Safe Hiking (See notes.)
► Video: Buddy System - Video: Hiking Regulations & Permits -
Backpacking Skills
- See Backpacking Skills for Backpacks, Packing, Reducing Weight, Stoves, Gear, and more.
Campfire Building
- See Campfire Building for Ax and Saw Skills, Campfire Setup, Types, Starting, Safety, and more.
Campsite
► Video: Campsites - Video: Finding Practical Campsites - Video: How to Choose a Campsite - Video: How to Choose a Location - Video: Campsite Hazards
Camps
- USSCouts.Org Boy Scout Camps database with reviews
- Find BSA Council Camps: BSA: Find Councils -
- BSA: Council websites - Unofficial list of Council websites -
- Scout Camps USA Printed Book Online
Clothing
- See Cooking Skills for Footwear, Socks, Layering, Cold Weather, Warm Weather, and more.
Cooking Skills
- See Cooking Skills for Meal Planning, Recipes, Food Handling, Dutch Oven Cooking, and more.
First Aid
- See First Aid Skills, First Aid Kit, and First Aid Merit Badge.
Gear
Lights
Checklists
- Camping Checklists - More Checklists - REI: Adventure Travel Checklist - REI: Backpacking Checklist - REI: Snow Camping Checklist - REI: The Ten Essentials
Hiking Skills
► BSA Video: Second Class Five-Mile Hike (See notes.)
► Hiking Videos - Videos: Planning - Videos: Footwear - Packing for Day Hikes - How to Choose & Use a Backpack for a Day Hike - Video: Keeping a Hiking Pace - Video: How to Keep Your Feet Dry - Video: Hike Planning - Video: Hiking for Beginners - Video: Advanced Hike Plans
Hydration
► REI: Hydration - Video: Hydration - Video: Hiking Water Gear
*REI: Hydration System - REI: Water Bottles - REI: Cleaning Water Bottles - REI: Water - REI: Water Treatment: Backcountry - REI: Water Risks
Leave No Trace
- Leave No Trace - Leave No Trace LNT Site - BSA Leave No Trace - BSA's Teaching Leave No Trace - Video: Leave No Trace - Archive of REI: Minimum-Impact Travel via the WayBack Machine - Climbing Ethics: Leave No Trace
- Leave No Trace Awards: Cub Scouts - Boy Scouts and Venturers
Navigation
- See Navigation for Navigation Without a Compass, Maps, Compass, GPS, Lost, and more.
Outdoor Code
Sleeping Bags
► Video: Sleeping Bags - Video: Choosing a Sleeping Bag - Video: Buying Sleeping Bags - Staying Warm in a Sleeping Bag - Video: Selecting a Sleeping Bag -
- Wikipedia: Types of Sleeping Bags - REI: Sleeping Bags for Camping - REI Video: Sleeping Bags for Backpacking - REI: Sleeping Bags Care & Repair - Storing Sleeping Bags
- REI: Bivy Sacks - Video: Bivi Bags
Sleeping Pads
► Videos: Video: How to Choose a Sleeping Pad - [1] - Sleeping Pads - Camping Sleeping Pads - Packing Inflatable Sleeping Pads - Video: Selecting a Ground Mat
Tent Types
► Video: Tents - Video: How to Choose a Tent - Video: How to Pitch a Tent - Video: How to Set Up a Tent - Backpacking Tent Types
- Tents: Types of Tents - REI: Tents: Family/Base Camp - REI: Tents: Backpacking - REI: Tent Care Care & Repair
Tent Setup
► BSA Video: Tenderfoot Help Pitch a Tent - BSA Video: Second Class Pitch a Tent (See notes.)
► Video: Where to Set Up a Tent - Video: Clearing an Area for a Tent - Video: How to Stake Down a Tent - Video: Laying Out Ground Tarp for Tents - Video: Laying Out a Tent - Video: Putting Tent Poles Together - Video: Raising a Tent
Water Purification
► Video: Importance of Water Purification - Video: Safe Drinking Water - Water Video: Purification Process - Video: Finding Fresh Water - Video: Water Purification
- Methods:Water Treatment
► Video: Purifying Water - Video: Methods of Water Purification - Video: How to Select a Water Purification System Videos: Water Treatment Options: Filters - Chemicals - UV - Bottle Filters - Boiling Water - Cleanable Filters - Water Tablets
Weather Skills
► Video: Adapting to Weather - Video: How to Gauge the Weather - Video: How to Check the Weather
Wilderness Survival
- See Wilderness Survival Skills for Survival Kit, Survival Shelter, Survival Signaling, and more.
See also
- Monthly Troop Program - Camping.
- Camping Merit Badge Pamphlet
- 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. Outdoor Skills recommendations are constantly being revised. Neither MeritBadge.Org, nor its contributors make any recommendations. See the Guide to Safe Scouting.
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