Gear Pods
I was recently watching a youtube video on GearPods which I thought I would share with you. The jist of it is you get stackable plastic containers that hold a variety of different items including: first aid kit, survival kit, shelter, emergency rations, and small emergency stove. Each container has a label on it to help you remember what it contains. The pods can come prefilled or empty and you can get all sorts... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-06-22InsaneScouter - Campfire Grill Contest
I was recently talking to my friend Tom at http://CampfireGrill.com. He decided not to only become a InsaneScouter sponsor but to also give away three of his awesome grills.This is how the give away is going to work... There will be a first, second and third prize. Open only to registered InsaneScouter users. If you are not already a user sign up now! The three winners will be announced in the August newsletter.Now the meat... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-06-06Memorial Day, Please remember those who are and have served
My father was part of the Greatest Generation and served in WWII. Please take the time this weekend to remember all who are serving and have made the ultimate sacrafice. We would not be able to have the freedoms we have now and be able to be the Scouters we are today. I hope you enjoy your Memorial Day weekend, I know my family will and will take the time to remember.As always we have... [More]
By: Steve O'Connor On: 2010-05-28Scouter's Prayer
My Grandmother was a Den Leader and active in Scouting. When she died my sister typed up this poem for my dad. My sister thinks it was written in the 50's or 60's.... enjoy ...Scouter’s Prayer (For Devine Guidance) By Mary Jane RobertsonO Father of every nation Lord of all creation, Gentle spirit who enters in Forgive us for our sin Wise thou art and tender too, On earth these things are far and few.... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-05-19GET TRAINED
Now this is the Pack Trainer in me talking or the pt part of ptsteve, lol. No lecture, I have always found no one listens when lectured to. If you don’t know all REQUIRED training by BSA can be done online, but if you have the time and are training for a new position LIVE training makes it so much easier. One can make up all the excuses for not taking the time to train,... [More]
By: Steve O'Connor On: 2010-05-16HAVE FUN
Remember, if you are having fun everyone else is having fun. When we get into the second half of the Scouting year, us Leaders start looking at the “Finish Line” aka the end of the Scouting year. It is bittersweet, but we need to remember to have the boys complete their Requirements needed for Advancement while still having fun. I have found if I am having fun, it keeps burn out from happening. If you... [More]
By: Steve O'Connor On: 2010-05-16IF YOU LEAD THEY WILL FOLLOW
I don’t know what the statistic is, but just from watching other Adult Leaders who got involved because their son or daughter wanted to do Scouting the kids seem to stay in the program longer. Yes, I was one of those parents who went to the first Tiger Cub meeting just to sign my son up. Walked out as the Den Leader and if I remember correctly the Cubmaster was really happy he didn’t have... [More]
By: Steve O'Connor On: 2010-05-16Bushcraft – Making a Bowl / Oil Lamp
I was watching some bushcraft videos on youtube and thought you would like it too...... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-05-15Rigging A Tarp
A tarp is often under thought of and used in the backcountry. Here is a video I found that gives you a good idea on how to use a tarp as a shelter. This video also includes some basic knots.... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-05-15Bushcraft – Flint and Steel
This is a nice video put together by a young man. He did a good job at explaining how use flint and steel. ... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-05-15