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Troop 174 Library

The Troop Library contains documents, books and pamphlets on a variety of Scouting Topics including Merit Badge books. To view/download the current inventory for the Troop Library, click the following link:

Troop 174 Library

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Tell Us About Your Interests

Why not share your latest Merit Badge efforts or hobby interests with your mates?
Send us a picture or story about your latest interests and we will post it here.

Great Backpacking/Camping Food website

Here is a link for anyone interested in trying some good backpacking meals.

For those who went on the backpacking trip this weekend and tried the Cheesecake dessert. This is the company that makes it. They also make the "Coleman" branded meals as well. You can order the meals directly from the company from the website http://trailfoods.com/enertia.html

Cast Iron Skillet Brownies

Here is a well-worn camping recipe for brownies!

Any chocolate-loving scouts out there?
This looks AWESOME!

Take this Boy Scout Quiz
(click the Quiz Wiz below)

Be Prepared:
Troop Backpacking and Camping Equipment Guide is available here.

Link

Scouting Tips
Thanks to Scoutmaster Jerry.

Pack a Box of Baking Soda When Going Camping

You can use it if a bee stings you. Make a paste of baking soda and water and apply to the affected area to soothe it. To help put out a dying campfire, toss a handful of baking soda at the base of the fire. To get rid of smells in your sleeping bag, pour some baking soda inside to absorb odors.

Great Camping Links

	The ultimate lashing project Check out this amazing project being built on the roof of the Museum of Modern Art. An incredible bamboo lashing project! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5n_Iey8F1o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfV5zPIOdkg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yux3hP-oiSo
	Wilderness Survival Lots of woods lore and useful camping information including "Make a Fire from a coke can and a bar of chocolate" among others.
	Search and Rescue Mini Lessons including hints on backpacking, orienteering, knot tying, fire-starting and wilderness preparedness

	Giant Crystal Cave - Thanks to Aaron
	Virtual Backpacking Trip -
	A solo camper gets lost! - Story (New)   This camper made a lot of mistakes and it almost cost him!            What would YOU have done?

Backpacking Penny Can Stove - Link

For more info on camping stoves - Link

NOTE: Scouts are STRONGLY encouraged to get parental permission and supervision prior to attempting this build.