Scout Shop Blog

We know it can be intimidating to see all the water filtration systems out there and try and figure out which is best for you and your needs. We want to help take the guesswork out of the occasion! We have broken down the systems that we carry so you can get prepared for your next adventure.

June 5th is World Environment Day, and it is up to each one of us as individuals to make changes to help our earth! Read to find out how you can do your part and start the ripple effect around you.

No time to get to the store before you head out fishing? No problem! Chances are, you have some pretty tasty things to use as fish bait already in your home!

New to fishing? Look no further! Read on to find out why you should definitely start (there are actual health benefits!), what you need to get started, and how to get started! We've made it simple for you to embark on this amazing hobby.

Do we really need to justify going camping every weekend? No… no we don’t. But sometimes it is nice to have a little backup information for those rare conversations with people that don’t “get it.” Check out these seven reasons why you should make camping a priority for you and your family!

Patch collecting and trading are a big deal at the World Scout Jamboree – and how could they not be? With as many as 50,000 Scouts and leaders coming together from more than 200 countries and territories, it is a literal hotspot of diversity and opportunity for new friendships!

Trading has been dated as far back as 5,000 years ago. Today, swapping is alive and well at the World Scout Jamborees! It is a fun way to meet new people and celebrate different cultures.

These merit badges are completely underrated, and you should make sure you have them on your list to earn for 2019! Don't believe us? Read on...

The Tenderfoot rank is the second rank in Scouts BSA and the beginning to the three ranks where you learn skills that you will later build upon so you can be a strong leader.

Happy National Chili Day! To honor today, I called my dad and took the time to write down his chili recipe that I have been eating since I was a wee little kid. It is simple, classic, and DELICIOUS!