Tampa Turtle Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I need to get some gifts for my boy scout sons... (1) Does anyone know of any good scout e-books for the Nook? (2) My boys have bags, packs, lights, etc. What else might be good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwazse Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Some ideas ... Duct tape. Rope. Star Charts. Track/Scat guides. Dehydrated meals (esp novel desserts). Wool socks/liners. Fishing lures (or if they're looking for a hobby, lure kits). Survival blankets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas54 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Some thoughts light weight stool climbing rope / gear (they may not use it as it was intended but cool to have) Personal tent or hammock Water purifier Backpacker's stove ebooks Survival books where something went wrong, think Everest into thin air or the guy with the stuck hand who had to cut his own hand off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle92 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 If you got the time and talent for it, how about a traditional scout staff. PM me if you want a page with all the things you can put on it, i.e. measurements, scale, emergency symbols, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisabob Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I am amazed at the popularity of patterned/colored duct tape among scout-aged boys. Just expect to see it on everything. My son currently has his entire hat duct taped in different patterns. Hand warmers can make good stocking stuffers, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa Turtle Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 Eagle92, A few good ideas here guys! I may wrap some duct tape for the stockings. Did that with the staff; I highly recommend it. Of course I am the only one who carries a staff! (I told your parents I wouldn't touch ya; I never said anything about a stick!) It is the great Webelos project and once you make one you may get the bug. Son 1, the would be military guy, is getting an array of surplus military stuff. Not my choice but that is what he wants. He will have a mix of US, brit, swiss, austrian, swedish, and czech stuff. (Jacket,Long UW, Wool Socks, ALICE and harness, etc.) He already does the hammock thing. Son 2, is the problem. He has more of a backpacker type of mindset. Has the lightweight tent and backpack. Has most of the basic gear. This year he is getting the canister stove and pot, nalgene, and fire steel. He has a new Nook that he likes to read and we are encouraging that. He did enjoy the Hatchet series of novels. They both have a growing knife/tool/flashlight collection and have lost many of the same. Ideas I liked (that they don't have) -For rope, what kind? Paracord? How much? -Duct Tape. -Water Purifier (though we rarely use them) -Survival Blanket (Can never have too many and it is so hard to repack) -Dehydrated desserts. (For anyone else MRE's are always a big hit if you can get the real deal) -Oh! Maybe a backpacking recipe book? He likes to cook. Yes it will be a very-scouty/camping Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaoman45 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I found that if they have a good camp shovel, they will use it for anything BUT a shovel. For example, one Scout kept using it to slice apples like a ninja sword. And an ice pick. It's great fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagledad Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 >>I am amazed at the popularity of patterned/colored duct tape among scout-aged boys. Just expect to see it on everything. My son currently has his entire hat duct taped in different patterns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomerscout Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 consider a YMCA membership. They can practice swimming, learn judo or other personal self-defence, possibly learn first responder first-aid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay K Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Some of the craft stuff at the Scout Shop. There is stuff for that Staff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raisinemright Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Somewhat OT, but I've found that a food vacuum sealer works great for re-packing the mylar emergency blankets. RE: the shovel, My most novel use was to cook bacon and eggs over a fire with mine. Should have cleaned it better though. THe eggs were a tad crunchy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzievohs Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 A Hammock! Either an entry level gathered end hammock, like ENO doublenest, or a DIY hammock. They are simple to make, and scouts love them!(This message has been edited by fuzzievohs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa Turtle Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 I think a Hammock is a good idea too. I may wait a year for that. I got it! The books "101 backpack recipes for shovel, spade, and axe". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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