Re: Camping Idea Source

This magazine is put out by the publishers of Backpacker magazine. I am
sure that it is of great value to some people in the Scouting community.
It is also worthwhile to look at magazines like Backpacker because they
give truthful reviews of different pieces of equiptment, and every March
they come out with a Buyers guide, (which helped me with deciding what
tent to get, Northface Starlight extreme).

Rodale press is also one of the supporters of the TV show Trailside, Make
your own adventrue, hosted by the editor of Backpacker Magazine.

YIS,
Robert M.Lewis
rlewis3@ic3.ithaca.edu
Eagle class of '95

On Tue, 2 Apr 1996, Stan Hodge wrote:

> I just got a comp issue of a fairly new magazine (looks like its just starting
> its second year) in my box at work. Its Rodale's Guide to Family Camping.
>
> The spring issue which I am looking at is loaded with great info on the
> same things scouts are always concerned about. Equipment reports
> with kid use in mind (lanterns, adhesive bandages, sleeping pads and
> mattresses). How to build a great portable camp kitchen. Recipies for
> quick and easy campfire desserts. Ways to save money. Suggestions
> for camping areas.
>
> I've just started looking at it, but it seems well worth the cover price of
> $3.95.
>
> The editor's note would be worth the price of the mag by itself to me. It's
> about telling tales (campfire ghost stories in particular). It includes a
> ghost story remembered and highlights the experiences of a master story
> teller and scoutmaster "Doc" William Forgey who has written several
> books full of ghost stories. It lists his advice for would be storytellers:
>
> (Greatly condensed)--
>
> 1. Relax and have fun.
> 2. Make eye-to-eye contact.
> 3. The closer the better.
> 4. Tired audiences are best.
> 5. You must have a campfire.
> 6. Forget the tricks.
> 7. Use voice inflections.
> 8. Stick with credible stories.
>
> I really think a lot of you might enjoy this mag. Sorry if its been discussed
> before, but in almost that a year that I've been participating here (more
> lurking than participate -- I have tried to refrain unless I felt I had
> something significant to add.) This does seem significant and worth a
> closer look. Had to tell you about it.
>

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