Products & Blogs #scouts

  • Posted 15 Sep, 2018 | By Trisha Smith | Under sports & outdoors
    The boys have a campout every month, so we have had our fair share of packs we have tried out and continue to use. A friend from Cub Scouts recently bridged in to Boy Scouts, joining the same Troop my boys are in. She contacted me asking for recommen...
  • Posted 15 Sep, 2018 | By Trisha Smith | Under tools & home improvement
    Having emergency whistles that are strong and loud are important to me as a Scout mom. I want to know my boys are going to be safe and can easily alert others to where they are if they get seperated from the group for some reason. These whistles work...
  • Posted 15 Sep, 2018 | By Trisha Smith | Under sports & outdoors
    I am always looking for small, lightweight camping pillows for the boys to take, but want something that is condensed enough to fit in their packs without adding bulk or weight. This one is inflatable, though it seems it would be better used and fast...
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    Posted 01 Aug, 2018 | By Trisha Smith | Under sports & outdoors
    With all of the camping my boys do in Boy Scouts, we have a lot of different styles of lanterns in the cabinet. Since I have so many, I decided it wouldn't hurt to pick up a few extras for prizes for the Scouts for fundraising. This set has four...
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    Posted 17 Jun, 2018 | By Trisha Smith | Under sports & outdoors
    The boys have a campout every month, my oldest being away on one currently, and this pack may just be one that gets used instead of our current ones. His last pack was way too large for his small size (the child seems like he is never going to grow,...
  • Posted 16 Jun, 2018 | By Trisha Smith | Under sports & outdoors
      With all of the camping my boys do in  Boy Scouts, we have a lot of different styles of lanterns in the cabinet. I could probably provide each patrol with two lanterns with all that I have amassed over time. It is amazing how the campi...
  • Posted 02 May, 2018 | By Trisha Smith | Under sports & outdoors
    With all of the Scouting activities we do, I am always looking for blankets and such to use for seating everyone. I used to do the big foldable outdoor picnic blankets, but these pocket blankets are so much easier to carry and take up so little room...
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    Posted 24 Apr, 2018 | By Trisha Smith | Under clothing
    With all of the activities and outdoor events that we do, we need good sun protection. I love hats, but hate how baseball caps leave my ears and neck exposed. I am always looking for wide brim hats like this to keep me protected and prevent burning....
  • Posted 17 Apr, 2018 | By Trisha Smith | Under sports & outdoors
    My boys do a lot of camping and outdoor activities, thanks to Scouts. Because of that, we need to have some good pocket knives on hand. It is amazing how fast a child can dull a knife and how no matter how many sharpenings you do, you always have to...