Layering your clothes is just like peeling back the layers of the onion – each layer has its own unique role, and together they create a perfect harmony to keep you comfortable in all kinds of weather conditions.
I’m a huge fan of this pack. Since I got it, its become an essential piece of gear for me. The beautiful part of it is that it has an almost universal mounting system. I’m sure when I get a new backpackpack, I’ll be able to add it right on.
There’s a reason ALPS Mountaineering has carved out a niche in the Scouting community. They provide durable gear at an attractive price point, perfect for Scouting families. The Hex 2 is no exception. Its not the lightest backpacking tent on the block, but what it lacks in weight savings, it makes up for in durability and price. Overall, I’m a fan. This is definitely going with me to Philmont next year.
It is imperative that parents understand that they will create problems for their child if they are too involved in Philmont Trek prep. During the trek, the scout needs to be rather self sufficient. If the parent does everything for their child before the trek, then the child won’t be prepared to do those things for themselves once they are on the trek.
Sometimes your crew really needs to be able to do things quickly and efficiently in the backcountry. How each person organizes their pack can make a massive difference in how long it takes them to do things like break camp in the morning, or get your bear bags up when you get to a camp.
Boost the efficiency of your cooking pot to save fuel and reduce food prep times.
There are a few things that you can do to help increase the odds that your gear gets to the trailhead intact. And you can make your job of lugging your bags around the airport, hotel, terminal, etc. easier along the way.
As adult Crew Advisors our job is to help the youth Crew Leader prepare for their role leading the Philmont trek, then to support the crew leader and monitor the health and safety of the crew during the trek.
The Wandelen Appalachian 2 tent looks like a really good buy in a light-ish backpacking tent that is pretty inexpensive, but well made… if a little short.
2021 Edition – After over 120 miles of backpacking, 100 of which were in the rugged backcountry of Philmont Scout Ranch, Jeff reviews all of the budget backpacking gear he carried on the trail. In this camping gear review video all the gear on the outside of the pack is discussed.
2021 Edition – After over 120 miles of backpacking, 100 of which were in the rugged backcountry of Philmont Scout Ranch, Jeff reviews all of the budget backpacking gear he carried on the trail. In this camping gear review video all the gear on the outside of the pack is discussed.
While at Philmont for a summer trek Jeff stopped by the Philmont Cattle Headquarters to talk with Jessica about the Ranch Hands Trek program. Here is all of the info on this amazing 2-week individual trek opportunity for Scouts aged 16-18.
While at Philmont Scout Ranch for a Summer trek Jeff caught up with Frank Russell from the Ranger department who shared all the info on the Rayado treks available each summer for for Scouts aged 15-20.
While at Philmont Scout Ranch for a Summer trek Jeff caught up with Robert Fudge from the Conservation department who shared all the info on a variety of cool treks for Scouts aged 16-20.
What is open in Cimarron NM that Philmont trek crews might want to visit? We asked some locals and here is the info.
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