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  1. Equipment Reviews & Discussions

    Discussions dealing with equipment topics (tents, lights, packs, boots, stoves, etc.)

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    Tales of Scout cooks, prized techniques and yummy recipes for gathering around the fire.

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  1. Hobo dinner ideas

    By Twocubdad,
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  2. CUP HOLDER

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  3. CUP HOLDER

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  4. repairing tents

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  5. Model Campsite

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  6. Lightweight Gear List

    By le Voyageur,
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  7. Recipes for Sctmom

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  8. Looking for camp gadgets

    By keagle97,
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  9. How to get the moms to family camp

    By sctmom,
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  10. Waterproofing Tents

    By scoutermitchell,
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  11. Philmont

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  12. Fires at Philmont

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  13. Special Treat at Philmont

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  14. Please visit http://www.roughclose.org.uk

    By Andy @ Rough Close,
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  15. Laguna Station

    By eagle90,
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