![Menu Cards [SMD139]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/06.jpg)
Menu cards are an easy way for scouts to pick out meals for camping trips with directions, photo, and ingredients designed for a 6-person patrol.
Category: Camping
![One man backpacking tents [SMD135]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/02.jpg)
All Scouting, Camping
A ScoutMasterDave look at the ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 1-Person backpacking style tent, the setup and take down of this popular one-person three-season tent.
![Trash in the outdoors [SMD124]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Y124-1-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Camping
A discussion of minimizing the trash in the outdoors, and giving the scouts an appreciation for consumables they leave behind to be better stuarts of the environment
![Leave No Trace: Minimize Campfire Impacts [SMD122]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Y122-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Camping, Skills
Minimize Campfire Impacts is one of the seven principles of Leave No Trace, which is a program in cooperation with the BSA, of the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics that teaches people how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly.
Read More “Leave No Trace: Minimize Campfire Impacts [SMD122]” »
![10 Camping Trip Activities [SMD118]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Y118-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA), Camping, Featured
Camping trip activities for Cub and Boy Scouts to improve the outdoor program and make the most of the camping experience.
![10 Tips for Camping in the Rain [SMD103]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Y103-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Camping, Featured, Skills
Rain doesn’t need to ruin your camping trips. Follow these 10 tips for camping in the rain to get the most out of your wet weather camping experience. This ScoutmasterDave video is geared to cub scouts, boy scouts (ScoutsBSA) and any avid camper.
![Setting up a campsite [SMD090]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/090-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Camping, Skills
What to think about when you are picking out and setting up a campsite.
![Exploration of a leader’s pack [SMD086]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/086-850x550.png)
Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA), Camping, Scouting Lifestyle
Ever wonder what’s in a leader’s pack? Or what should be. Here we take a look inside ScoutmasterDave’s backpack of treats.
![Packing for a Camping trip [SMD085]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/085-850x550.png)
Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA), Camping
Geared towards scouts, this ScoutmasterDave videocast delves into the do’s and don’ts of getting ready for a camping trip.
![Supporting your local scout camp [SMD066]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/066-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Camping
Your local scout camp, how and why to support it thought service and patronage.
![Cooking in the cold [SMD065]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/065-850x550.png)
Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA), Camping, Cooking
How to prepare meals while in the outdoors in the cold temperatures
![Sanitary conditions and “Camp Clean” [SMD063]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/063-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Camping, Cooking
Keeping clean in the outdoors and in your food preparation while camping
![Backpacking Foods [SMD053]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/053-850x550.png)
Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA), Camping, Cooking
Even if you don’t do backpacking with your Troop or Pack, these tips can help in all camping experiences.
![Cub camping and boy scout camping [SMD049]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/049-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA), Camping, Cub Scouts
An exploration of the cub and boy scouting camping experience.
![Working with a camp stove [SMD046]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/046-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Camping
How to effectively use a camp stove to make great meals in the outdoors.
![Camp out activities [SMD038]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/038-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Camping
Outing is an integral part of the Scouting, but it’s not enough so simply go, you need to have a plan for when you get there.
![Cub’s first camping experiences [SMD033]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/033-850x550.png)
All Scouting, Camping, Cub Scouts
This week’s episode is all about experiencing your child’s first camping experience so it’s fun and can create memories for a lifetime.
![Cub Scout Camping [SMD030]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/030-850x550.png)
Camping, Cub Scouts
Cub scout camping is an easy introduction to the outdoor experience, this exploration of the experience will make your child’s first camping experience easier for you and your son/daughter.
![Cold Weather Camping [SMD025]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/025-850x550.png)
Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA), Camping
Cold weather camping doesn’t need to be a death march into the tundra. This week we explore how to make it tolerable if not enjoyable.
![Menu Planning [SMD011]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/011a-850x550.png)
Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA), Camping, Cooking
How $10 budget per person for a weekend can turn into some tasty meals with a little meal planning.
How $10 budget per person for a weekend can turn into some tasty meals with a little meal planning.
![Patrol Boxes [SMD006]](http://www.scoutmasterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/006b-850x550.png)
Boy Scouts (ScoutsBSA), Camping, Cooking
Patrol boxes are a way for a troop to designate cooking items with each patrol for easy packing, camping and cooking on camping trips.