Gear Archives - Aaron On Scouting

MyScoutShop.org is your source for BSA apparel and accessories customized for your unit

March 13, 2024 0

Proudly display your BSA pride — down to your specific unit number and location — by purchasing clothing, accessories and other products from the recently launched MyScoutShop.org.

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!

#GetReadyforCamp: A week full of deals, contests and prizes no Scout should miss

May 7, 2019 5

Scout Shop has huge surprises for shoppers next week. To help you #GetReadyForCamp, it’s rolling out an epic lineup of incentives. (Pro tip: Read this entire post to find out how you can start taking

Enter daily to win Hydrapak, Road ID gear

May 1, 2013 0

Spring is here—so get outside! To help make sure you’re ready for the adventures on your Scouting schedule, we’ve put together the Gear Up and Get Out Giveaway, featuring the Avila Hydrapak water reservoir ($60)

Enter daily to win emergency-preparedness supplies

April 2, 2013 6

With summertime Scouting excursions on the horizon, it’s time to make sure each Scout or Venturer has the supplies he or she needs in case of an emergency in the outdoors. If your troop or

Enter to win five of ‘Our Favorite Things’

December 3, 2012 3

During the season of giving, we’ve picked a bundle of great gear to help make the holidays even brighter for five lucky Scouters. In this month’s gear giveaway—ending Dec. 31—you can enter to win one

Enter to win one of three Gibbon slacklines

November 1, 2012 1

Remember when Bryan interviewed Super Bowl slackliner (and Eagle Scout) Andy Lewis? Then you may also recall that the BSA decided to approve slacklining as a Scouting activity—with some limitations. If you haven’t tried the

Enter daily for a chance to win one of four tents

October 1, 2012 5

Your tent serves as a home away from home. It withstands bad weather, late-night setups, curious insects … the list goes on. But plenty of Scouters still use the same tent from their days as