qwazse Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 So, getting off of my anti-EDGE soapbox, and just having fun with the boys ... We have two librarians -- both second class rank so they don't need the PoR for advancement, but they've been begging to have the position. Last night they hit the ground running ... sorting MBPs and moving them from a box to a shelf for easier access. Chaos ensued, with scouts verbally "checking out" their favs. The bugler snatched up music/bugling and he had his trumpet (came straight from band) out and started practicing, asking me and a buddy of his to coach him on some of the tougher calls. The librarian swore that from now on, "no checking out books without showing me your blue card!" Besides MBPs and maybe some handbooks, what other references would your boys like to check out? What have you seen your boys liking to read? What have they translated into real skills that served their patrol/troop? In other words, if someone told me they'd like to purchase a book or two for our troop library, what would be on the wish list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenD500 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Field book. Besides that, most of the Scouts get their info from youtube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwazse Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share Posted September 26, 2017 Field book. ... Got a preferred edition? ... Besides that, most of the Scouts get their info from youtube. Yeah, about that ... Our CO does not provide internet access, and our prime camping spots are beyond coverage maps. I suspect we are not alone. So, if we had mass-storage for vids. Which are the "must-downloads?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stosh Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Survival Guides Older versions of the handbook Knot books Camp recipe books Hunting and trapping books Atlases Novels about scout exploits Old copies of Boys Life and other outdoor magazines Listings of appropriate internet sites pertaining to scout activities Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle94-A1 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 2nd edition fieldbook. Hugh McManners Complete Guide to Wilderness Survival US Army Survival Manual Woods Wisdom The Art of Manliness ( yesthey published a book) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldscout448 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Tom Brown's Field Guide /wilderness survival Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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