Pocketknife

I also agree that the costs of BSA uniforms are high considering the quality. Although the current uniforms are far better than the light weight olive green uniforms of the early 70s - they fit better than those did too. But the current uniforms are no where near the quality of the heavy olive green uniforms of the 60s. I personally like the tan shirts and the olive green trousers. However, the quality is poor. Stitching comes undone too easily, the trousers are of poor quality and the fit could be better. The shorts are too baggy and too long. I would prefer pocket flaps on all 4

Thanks for the Capote information! This is the type of information I am looking for. If anyone else has any other related information please let me know. Thanks again!

The type of campfire robe I am looking to make is sometimes referred to as a Capote. Looks kind of like a long heavy loose fitting bathrobe but with a hood. What I am needing to find is an actual pattern. Not just pictures. I have pictures. Thanks.

Tachion, If you are not yet 18, I would register with a Troop and arrange for an Eagle Court of Honor. Course it is your choice. I am not big on ceremony either and have often preferred to just be mailed my awards - both in Scouting and in my professional life. But earning the Eagle rank is a major event and if you want it you should have a Court of Honor. Once you turn 18 you can of course register as an adult Boy Scouter. Like the others have said, most troops would love to have you. Another option would be the venturing program. You can register in a Venturing Crew a

I am looking for a pattern for a campfire robe. I plan on using a wool blanket to make my robe from. If anyone can help, please do. Thanks.

jmcquillan, After several years of sending in interest forms (they do not hold applications over from year to year but insist that those interested re-submit), I was finally "invited" to attend Wood Badge training. I have been involved in Scouting for over 30 years having served in various youth and adult positions and units. I know I might get a lot of flak on this, but it is clear to me, that getting "invited" to attend Wood Badge is more who you know than who you are. The entire process, as far as I have been exposed to, is secretive and it is very difficult to uncover any

I am seeking patterns for a campfire robe. I plan on using a wool blanket to make the robe from and would like it to have a hood. If anyone can help, please let me know. Thanks.