The start of the school and Scouting year is almost upon us and that means camping and hiking for Troop 169!  Scouts should read their Boy Scout Handbook and plan carefully for their trips.  But here’s a quick reference for packing and preparing for a camping, hiking, or biking trip:  Boys’ Life Packing Checklist   But the work doesn’t end when you get home!  Caring for your equipment is essential for being well prepared for the next camping trip.  Here’s a helpful checklist from Bryan on Scouting, the full article can be found at Bryan on Scouting: Post Campout Checklist  Click on the images below for a quick view.