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Photos of Eagle Scouts Wesley Casselman, the co-founders of TrailEagle Packs
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Eagle Scout entrepreneurs create new backpack with gear organization in mind

February 24, 2025 0

TrailEagle Packs attempts to solve the problems of inefficient packing combined with disorganized pack storage.

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My favorite Scouting America-branded items in Scout Shop’s 115th anniversary collection

February 19, 2025 0

Scout Shop has launched a new line of Scouting America and 115th anniversary-branded apparel designed for Scouts, Scout leaders and anyone else who strives to lead with purpose, inspire others and embrace every opportunity for growth.

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Get a peaceful night’s sleep without pesky bugs in a SansBug tent

May 21, 2024 0

SansBug specializes in bug prevention with its line of pop-up tents, each with no-see-um netting, blocking mosquitoes, sandflies and bedbugs.

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MODL’s Infinity Tool™ provides countless uses for camp and beyond

May 7, 2024 1

Need to tie something down and don’t have a piece of rope? Why don’t you use your bracelet – which also functions as a gear strap, hair tie, clothes organizer, clamp and fidget toy?

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Explore parks, monuments like never before with Nissan and the Chimani app

April 17, 2024 1

The app makes it simple to search for parks and monuments, national forests and wildlife refuges.

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What’s the most “indulgent” piece of camping gear you’ve ever purchased?

September 21, 2023 6

One of my coworkers tipped me off to this fascinating thread over on the r/BSA subreddit, and boy, did the people show up with answers!

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Eagle Scout starts outdoor gear company, dedicates backpack to late father

August 29, 2023 0

Scott Jensen founded Near Zero, an outdoor gear company focused on lightweight, affordable camping equipment. The concept mirrored how his father approached backpacking.

The Polaris OGIO Explorer backpack
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It’s National Forest Week! Tune into today’s #TrekOnTuesday to enter for a chance to win a free backpack!

July 11, 2023 1

You can win a free OGIO Explorer pack by simply sharing a comment during today’s #TrekOnTuesday Facebook Live event at 3 p.m. Central.

App Feed - Gear

The 10 essentials — a 21st century update

December 9, 2022 0

As technology has improved, the list of 10 essentials has changed. But the concept remains the same: having these items in your possession greatly increases the chances of you surviving a few unexpected nights in the wild.

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Gear-planning tips from an ultralight backpacking expert

October 15, 2022 0

Eagle Scout Ryan Jordan is a licensed wilderness skills instructor and guide. Get an idea of what Jordan packs in his backpack for a long-distance trek.

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Aaron Derr is the senior editor of Aaron on Scouting and Scout Life magazine, and also a former Cubmaster and Scouts BSA volunteer.


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Sheniece Chappell is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.


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