Hiking with a Boy Scout

[rdgarbo]

Day hike with my Step Son...he's a Scout. He has a new pack, much larger and he is pretty small. Had a great time and he tried out my ESEE-5.:thumbup:

 

[texastonydobbs]

Thanks for Sharing

 

[Trigcure]

i remember being in the BSA a few years ago, pisses me off, you are not even allowed to have a fixed blade when camping!
But, i'm very happy to see at least one scout is out doing what scouts are supposed to do,:thumbup:

 

[rdgarbo]

Pictures of my Step Son chopping with my ESEE-5, my Maxpedition Falcon II loaded up!...Enjoy.

 

[rdgarbo]

i remember being in the BSA a few years ago, pisses me off, you are not even allowed to have a fixed blade when camping!
But, i'm very happy to see at least one scout is out doing what scouts are supposed to do,:thumbup:

He got an IZULA for his birthday...they let him use it in his troop.

 

[Lazydog1]

Nice...those childhood memories of the bush with a mentoring adult are never forgotten.
Nice packs. Lotta zips on the khaki daypack, but it looks good.

 

[Pritch]

Looks like a great time!

i remember being in the BSA a few years ago, pisses me off, you are not even allowed to have a fixed blade when camping!
But, i'm very happy to see at least one scout is out doing what scouts are supposed to do,:thumbup:

There is a lot of confusion on this issue. I have recently started volunteering with a local troop so I took the time to research the purported "fixed blade" ban. The Guide to Safe Scouting, when it is stressing the importance of a sharp knife, suggests a pocketknife and says "large sheath knives should be avoided." This is a recommendation, not a prohibition. Further, the explanantion that follows is that "They are heavy and awkward to carry, and unnecessary for most camp chores except for cleaning fish." Many have misread this to be a prohibition of all fixed blade knives. Some individual troops have taken it upon themselves to restrict the types of knives their scouts may carry, as have some camps. To date, BSA has not adopted any such prohibition.

Here is the entire section:

A sharp pocketknife with a can opener on it is an invaluable backcountry tool. Keep it clean, sharp, and handy. Avoid large sheath knives. They are heavy and awkward to carry, and unnecessary for most camp chores except for cleaning fish. Since its inception, Boy Scouting has relied heavily on an outdoor program to achieve its objectives. This program meets more of the purposes of Scouting than any other single feature. We believe we have a duty to instill in our members, youth and adult, the knowledge of how to use, handle, and store legally owned knives with the highest concern for safety and responsibility.

Remember—knives are not allowed on school premises, nor can they be taken aboard commercial aircraft.​

 

[efahl]

There is a lot of confusion on this issue.

Pritch, big thanks for taking the time to explain this so clearly and fully. I go on the warpath every time I hear that "no fixed blades allowed" misinformation being spread around...

To OP, pretty sweet pix. Where are you that you saw all those tiger swallowtails? They've always been rare wherever in the country I've lived, and I don't think I've seen one in decades.

 

[cut it out]

my son will get a Izula for his first knife also, way to go dad! :thumbup:

 

[rdgarbo]

Pritch, big thanks for taking the time to explain this so clearly and fully. I go on the warpath every time I hear that "no fixed blades allowed" misinformation being spread around...

To OP, pretty sweet pix. Where are you that you saw all those tiger swallowtails? They've always been rare wherever in the country I've lived, and I don't think I've seen one in decades.

We were on the edge of the creek you see in those pics; there were a few more, but I scared a few off. We were in Northwest Georgia.

 

[actionshooter38]

We limit the boys in our troop to 5" knives. They are allowed to use them on all troop camping events. Unfortunately our council, and most that I am aware of, prohibit them at a council sponsored event. Did you read how the Boy Scouts in England are now prohibited from carrying any knife? I shudder to think of it coming here.
Thanks for spending time with our youth. We are leaving Sunday for a week long trip to the Smokies. We will have 12 boys hiking, biking, white water rafting,climbing and spelunking for 8 days. I can't wait.
YIS, Randy

 

[TheZenful1]

Excellent! Good stuff. Wish I would've gotten into BSA & all that when I was younger, sometimes you miss things. But, now I'm working on making up for it.:thumbup:

 

[the lone gunman]

Nice photos, And good job spending the time with him. He will remember for many years. I think an Izula would be near perfect for a scout.

 

[messer454]

Pritch, big thanks for taking the time to explain this so clearly and fully. I go on the warpath every time I hear that "no fixed blades allowed" misinformation being spread around...

To OP, pretty sweet pix. Where are you that you saw all those tiger swallowtails? They've always been rare wherever in the country I've lived, and I don't think I've seen one in decades.

+1,I never looked it up because my troop prhibited them. I need to rethink my nephew's Christmas present now.