This is a fun channel to see reviews about Camping, backpacking, and outdoor gear. It also has tips for scouts and scout parents. I was a girl scout for 7 years as a youth. I've now been involved with Scouts BSA since 2011 when my middle son joined as a Tiger. I love to share reviews about my gear, experiences and tips to help others.
It looks like your normal position is to have the pocket on the front, I believe it’s design to fold to the back so you’re not sleeping on it, should be more comfortable that way
Great video!! Thank you for posting this. I will be going to Philmont with my son and Crew next month and this really helps for final fine-tuning of our gear!!
It's held up well. I've had it for about 2 years now with no cracks or broken parts to the container. I carry it in my day pack every campout just in case I need it.
If you know of a free editing program, I'd love to hear suggestions. I'm not a huge fan of the one I used for this video. It wasn't very user-friendly.
@@sugarscoutmom3582 Yes! You go with adobe software like premiere pro and adobe after effects If you have a Mac user then definitely then about the final cut pro. I will help you to learn these one.
Thanks, it was a blast. We're going again next year also and my youngest will be able to join us this time. You and your son will have an amazing time. The temps at night were in the 40's and during the day in the 70's.
Thanks! I worked out 3 times a week (cardio mostly), and we did about 7 practice hike weekends with full gear. We did a super strenuous trek. It was hard work at times, but I never felt like I couldn't keep going. Our group was good about making sure to take lots of short breaks when needed. We are heading back next year. The only thing i'm going to change for working out is that I'll be adding more stair climbing to my workout. We did a lot of uphill last time and I want to be better prepared if the scouts pick anouther trek simular. You'll have an amazing time. It's such a great experience.
I’ve settled on a #10 sail needle I got from self reliance outfitters. Just thinking about how to carry it? I like the video but I think a straw from Macdonald’s and some gorilla tape to secure it will fit better for me. lol I don’t intend to use it 🤞🏻😂 and I’m going to carry dental floss anyways. 🤷♂ Still thinking. Thanks for the video!
I know it has only been a couple of weeks since you posted this video, but were you able to use the bowl yet? My only concern are the snaps coming undone. I know you mentioned some people probably didn't follow the directions but it would be nice to get real world feedback :)
Yes! I've used the bowls for a few months now. At the end of the video, I talk about how it's held up so far. For a more recent update, I went on a 5-day campout this last week, and 4 of us used these bowls. They worked great for all of us. I did have trouble snapping two sides of my bowl when the temps got really cold (30's) but none of the others had problems with their bowls. Overall it's a good product for the price. It is very lightweight, easy to wash and easy to use.
For cub scout camp, it would depend on the camp. I'd need a little more details like, is it cubs family camping for a weekend or just Webelos and AOL's camping.
@@sugarscoutmom3582 ok, we r going to camp Lakota in defiance Ohio. Cub is being considered a Webelo and as I'm volunteering we get to camp all week long. (Mon-Fri)
@celticmagiclady It looks like that camp has two options. This first option is the day camp, and the second is the day camp plus overnight camping. If you're doing the overnight camping, you'd want to pack similar to what is in the video, plus bring your own tent, ground pad, and some chairs. If you are only doing the day camp, then I'd think a backpack with a water bottle and snacks iw, swim stuff would be the main things you'd need.. The camps website states to bring: Health form Parts A & B Clothing appropriate for outdoor activities Extra socks / undergarments Sunscreen & Insect Repellant Rain Gear Closed-Toe Shoes Backpack or day bag Swimming wear and gear Towel Personal toiletries Flashlight / Lantern Reusable Water Bottle Tent if staying overnight (one can be rented if arranged in advance) Sleeping Bags / Blankets Hope that helps.
Awesome video, thank you so much. We went to Northern Tier this time last summer (June 2022) and I wish we would have know to bring a separate bag of clean clothes after getting off the water for 7 days. Though we wore our Field uniform home, a few of the boys were without clean "undies!"
Did you say your pack weight was 47 pounds? That was with water and food or when you left home? If so, wasn’t that heavy? I’m heading out in two days and concerned about 24 pounds
That was with food, water, and my share of the troop gear. There is a scale at Philmont where you can weigh your pack before heading on the trail. My pack was heavier than I was hoping it would be, but I had trained a lot, so I was able to handle it. The gear and food they give your crew is split up between everyone. I had extra food to carry because of being gluten-free. They want you to have 4 Nalgenes worth of water on you, so that was more added weight. Our scout with the lightest amount of gear in his pack weighted in at 35 pounds before we hit the trail. If you've been training then you'll do fine. We had a super strenuous trek. I was scared about weight also since the heaviest I had backpacked with in the past was 35 pounds. Take breaks when needed and have everyone share in the crew gear. It'll be hard at times, but that's all part of the experience. I hope you have an amazing trek and time at Philmont.
@@sugarscoutmom3582 We are doing the 82 mile, 12 day We are all ready… we think Altitude is our concern We are from Boston A few dads are wearing runners and the mud concerns you brought up are real Thanks
@joefrassica4017 I have heard of some that said they did it with trail runners and were fine. I personally would not. The trails are ruff, and I appreciated having the extra support of a boot. In werse case, if trail runners fail, you can have boots brought onto the trail from the trading post while hiking. You can do that at a staff camp. Depending on your trek, though, they may not be able to get them to you until you get to your next staff camp. We came from a lower altitude also. We all did well. Staying well hydrated with electrolytes is key to help with altitude. You will be in Basecamp the first full day, and that'll help your body have more time to adjust before hitting the trail.
Great video, very informative. I made my Scout watch this. He enjoyed it, and... it did also inspire him to be neat and organized. I hope Camp-A was fun. I have heard good things about them.
I got the sterilite 16-gal footlocker from Walmart. The only items in the backpack are things needed during the day while at merit badge classes. Examples: water bottle, notebook, pencil, small med kit, etc. Everything else fits in the footlocker.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I'll be traveling to Philmont in July 2023. Any reason you didn't use the tent provided by Philmont? I thought you had to use the one they gave you and you were not allowed to use your own.
You'll love Philmont! It's a great experience. You can use your own tent. All of our adults brought their own tents. 3 of the scouts in our crew shared a tent that they brought. The other two scouts in our crew used a Philmont tent. The philmont tent is about 5 pounds. The adults wanted lighter tents, so we brought our own. The 3 scouts that shared a tent had trained with the 3 person tent they brought and wanted to use it instead of a philmont tent that they weren't used to setting up. Philmont encourages everyone to use a Philmont tent, but not a requirement.
Thanks for this, I received a size large as a gift and didn't really understand the whole thing. You helped me understand the cinch feature now that's so nice
Oh thank goodness for your video! I just bought one of the newer models and thought I was crazy for not understanding how to pack it up right. Turns out it’s done a little differently from the older models.
After watching your video, I could see the difference between the old and the new version. I just placed an order for the large size. Thank you for the info
Congrats on completing your trek and thanks for sharing your thoughts. :) I wonder if we might have passed each other along the trail somewhere (617-S4).
Thank you! Our trek was 620-K. I watched a bunch of your older videos and live videos leading up to our trek. They were so helpful!! I wouldn't have been as prepaired without them. I didn't see you that I know of, but it's possible we passed each other. :) I can't wait to go back!
