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[[Camps]]<br> | [[Camps]]<br> | ||
[[Outdoor_Skills#Campfire_Building|Campfire Building]]<br> | [[Outdoor_Skills#Campfire_Building|Campfire Building]]<br> | ||
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[[Outdoor_Skills#Clothing|Clothing]]<br> | [[Outdoor_Skills#Clothing|Clothing]]<br> | ||
[[Outdoor_Skills#Cooking_Skills|Cooking Skills]]<br> | [[Outdoor_Skills#Cooking_Skills|Cooking Skills]]<br> | ||
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[[Outdoor_Gear|Gear]]<br> | [[Outdoor_Gear|Gear]]<br> | ||
[[Lights]]<br> | [[Lights]]<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. |
| + | {{Scout Skills See Also}} | ||
<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> | ||
<span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> This symbol notes many other lesson videos.<br> | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> This symbol notes many other lesson videos.<br> | ||
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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] - | ||
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==Campfire Building== | ==Campfire Building== | ||
| - | + | :''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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==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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==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== | ||
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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] |
| + | *[http://www.scouting.org/healthandsafety/gss/gss03.aspx Guide to Safe Scouting: Treated Drinking Water]<br> | ||
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<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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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
| + | *[[TPF-Camping|Monthly Troop Program - Camping]]. | ||
| + | *[http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/SearchPage.aspx?page=LIST&free_text=35866* Camping Merit Badge Pamphlet] | ||
{{Scout Skills See Also}} | {{Scout Skills See Also}} | ||
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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 - REI: Minimum-Impact Travel
- 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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