(Although i wouldn’t say no to a GPS)

@:>)

You want a cheap cell phone, how about the $15 Trac Phone at K-Mart? But then I haven’t figured in the cost of the pre-paid phone plan.Still it keeps you from having supprise bills in the mail.

An old Pack is fine it dose not have to look cool to wear it . I find Army surplus back packs are very cheeply priced and very well built . Comfort is every thing . Surplus can be perchased for very short change . I am sure any scout looking for low priced back packing gear would find it at most surplus stores. Not to mension it is useualy the right color for blending in . Mess Kits , Fork, Knife, Spoon Kits First Aid Kits And Clothing most of you already have . Just rummiging threw your house . You can come up with most of your needs right at home with no money out of pocket . For the other stuff I would say go mow some lawns or shuvle snow or some kind of work to get these things because you will take better care of them if you have perchased them your self . Gear should last a very long time . My messkit has been with me fo over 20 years and the food cook just as good as the first time I used it.

I am Proud of all you guys that get out in the woods . With some care and awaerness you will all become great woods men some day. Keep up the practice and always learn something .

I would like to thank Boys’ Life for providing these forums . This is a great thing you offer for those of us who wish to learn and share. We should be greatful for every thing you guys do for our youth and scouting . Today was my first time visiting these forums and I can see I’ve been missing out . Thanks again Woodlums

Tom Brown Jr. Feild guides are great

also he has story books of his years as a tracker

Raymond Mears Out Door Survival Hand Book

Is also one of my favorets. It’s been with me on trip for many years and one of my first to learn from.

Advanced Bird Language ( 6 – books on tape or cd ) By John Young

Seeing Threw Native Eyes ( 6 – tape or cd ) Same

Just to say a few , I have learned so much from nature . Lets all do our best to protect it LNT has been a great teacher for you scouts . Please stick with it .

The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow . Good luck Tracking.

Thank You Again, Woodlums

There are easier and more primitive ways to camp and see nature. More of less is some times better . I try to stick to needs . Boiling water with your stove can take a little longer but is cheeper and lighter not having both, filter and stove . Also tarping sleep area only when weather is coming in makes for a lighter pack as well as set up time and seeing more in the bush . Don’t forget the need for a ridge rest, I find that the 1/2 inch foam type works just fine and costs under $5.00 in most discount campshop .

When we do our LNT trips we work on native skills to profect our need for less . this really makes for some fun survival camping trips . I am very happy that there is so many of you taking the time to get out there camping and hiking . Think of this, Try this some time. While LNT camping try LNT of your self . This is the art of blending in and the wild life will share their secrets with you as you perfect the skill. Good Luck , There are many books and videos out there for your learning pleasure . If this interests you,it’s time to start tracking these things down.

Thank You, Woodlums

beads with me forever with me when I get home I,ll go to school on wndsday

jacob P.S I win a trofy.