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  1. Outfitting a troop for backpacking without bankrupting everyone 1 2 3 4 6

    By Brewmeister,
    • 88 replies
    • 12.9k views

  2. I need a backpack 1 2 3 4 5

    By tnmule20,
    • 72 replies
    • 14.4k views

  3. What's your favorite piece of gear you have in your kit? 1 2 3 4 5

    By duckfoot,
    • 62 replies
    • 10.7k views

  4. trying to stay warm 1 2 3 4

    By bizzybbb,
    • 49 replies
    • 4.9k views

  5. Heating Your Tent 1 2 3 4

    By fgoodwin,
    • 49 replies
    • 5.9k views

  6. Sleeping Bag and Pad 1 2 3 4

    By 5thGenTexan,
    • 49 replies
    • 9.1k views

  7. Tell me about backpacks. 1 2 3

    By Tired_Eagle_Feathers,
    • 42 replies
    • 6.9k views

  8. Do Patrol Boxes Work? 1 2 3

    By resqman,
    • 41 replies
    • 11k views

  9. Tents? Outfitter quality or not? 1 2 3

    By KenD500,   
    • 39 replies
    • 11.6k views

  10. Got an LED flashlight yet? 1 2 3

    By KoreaScouter,
    • 38 replies
    • 5k views

  11. Good boots for hiking 1 2 3

    By Second Class,
    • 38 replies
    • 7.1k views

  12. Canvas Tents - Anyone?? 1 2 3

    By Nessmuk,
    • 37 replies
    • 4.6k views

  13. Pressure Cookers 1 2 3

    By le Voyageur,
    • 36 replies
    • 6.4k views

  14. Trailer Recommendation 1 2 3

    By Tpherr,
    • 36 replies
    • 8.6k views

  15. Cookware for Cub campouts/sleepovers 1 2 3

    By Grubdad,
    • 34 replies
    • 5.6k views

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