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@stevenbishop5633 I bought a small drawstring bag to keep it in. Before I bought the bag, I was keeping it in a large ziplock bag.

It's held up well. I've had it for about 2 years now with no cracks or broken parts to the container. I carry it in my day pack every campout just in case I need it.

​@@sugarscoutmom3582 thanks 😊

If you know of a free editing program, I'd love to hear suggestions. I'm not a huge fan of the one I used for this video. It wasn't very user-friendly.

@@sugarscoutmom3582 Yes! You go with adobe software like premiere pro and adobe after effects If you have a Mac user then definitely then about the final cut pro. I will help you to learn these one.

Thanks, it was a blast. We're going again next year also and my youngest will be able to join us this time. You and your son will have an amazing time. The temps at night were in the 40's and during the day in the 70's.

I don't think it is. I have mainly used it for liquids, so I can't say for sure, but the texture of the pot leads me to think it's not.

Thanks! I worked out 3 times a week (cardio mostly), and we did about 7 practice hike weekends with full gear. We did a super strenuous trek. It was hard work at times, but I never felt like I couldn't keep going. Our group was good about making sure to take lots of short breaks when needed. We are heading back next year. The only thing i'm going to change for working out is that I'll be adding more stair climbing to my workout. We did a lot of uphill last time and I want to be better prepared if the scouts pick anouther trek simular. You'll have an amazing time. It's such a great experience.

Yes! I've used the bowls for a few months now. At the end of the video, I talk about how it's held up so far. For a more recent update, I went on a 5-day campout this last week, and 4 of us used these bowls. They worked great for all of us. I did have trouble snapping two sides of my bowl when the temps got really cold (30's) but none of the others had problems with their bowls. Overall it's a good product for the price. It is very lightweight, easy to wash and easy to use.

For cub scout camp, it would depend on the camp. I'd need a little more details like, is it cubs family camping for a weekend or just Webelos and AOL's camping.

@@sugarscoutmom3582 ok, we r going to camp Lakota in defiance Ohio. Cub is being considered a Webelo and as I'm volunteering we get to camp all week long. (Mon-Fri)

@celticmagiclady It looks like that camp has two options. This first option is the day camp, and the second is the day camp plus overnight camping. If you're doing the overnight camping, you'd want to pack similar to what is in the video, plus bring your own tent, ground pad, and some chairs. If you are only doing the day camp, then I'd think a backpack with a water bottle and snacks iw, swim stuff would be the main things you'd need.. The camps website states to bring: Health form Parts A & B Clothing appropriate for outdoor activities Extra socks / undergarments Sunscreen & Insect Repellant Rain Gear Closed-Toe Shoes Backpack or day bag Swimming wear and gear Towel Personal toiletries Flashlight / Lantern Reusable Water Bottle Tent if staying overnight (one can be rented if arranged in advance) Sleeping Bags / Blankets Hope that helps.

@@sugarscoutmom3582 that helps a lot! Thank you! This is our first time and my son is so excited, but I'm lost! 😅

Thanks! We are going to northern tier in July. We're super excited. Hope you have a blast at Philmont!

That was with food, water, and my share of the troop gear. There is a scale at Philmont where you can weigh your pack before heading on the trail. My pack was heavier than I was hoping it would be, but I had trained a lot, so I was able to handle it. The gear and food they give your crew is split up between everyone. I had extra food to carry because of being gluten-free. They want you to have 4 Nalgenes worth of water on you, so that was more added weight. Our scout with the lightest amount of gear in his pack weighted in at 35 pounds before we hit the trail. If you've been training then you'll do fine. We had a super strenuous trek. I was scared about weight also since the heaviest I had backpacked with in the past was 35 pounds. Take breaks when needed and have everyone share in the crew gear. It'll be hard at times, but that's all part of the experience. I hope you have an amazing trek and time at Philmont.

@@sugarscoutmom3582 We are doing the 82 mile, 12 day We are all ready… we think Altitude is our concern We are from Boston A few dads are wearing runners and the mud concerns you brought up are real Thanks

@joefrassica4017 I have heard of some that said they did it with trail runners and were fine. I personally would not. The trails are ruff, and I appreciated having the extra support of a boot. In werse case, if trail runners fail, you can have boots brought onto the trail from the trading post while hiking. You can do that at a staff camp. Depending on your trek, though, they may not be able to get them to you until you get to your next staff camp. We came from a lower altitude also. We all did well. Staying well hydrated with electrolytes is key to help with altitude. You will be in Basecamp the first full day, and that'll help your body have more time to adjust before hitting the trail.

@@sugarscoutmom3582 thanks so much for the advice

I'm glad to hear it was helpful. Yes, camp A was a lot of fun. This year, we're heading to Camp Hale. I'm hoping it's just as fun! 😊

@@sugarscoutmom3582 In Easter Oklahoma? That too is a great camp. Thanks again for the video.

I got the sterilite 16-gal footlocker from Walmart. The only items in the backpack are things needed during the day while at merit badge classes. Examples: water bottle, notebook, pencil, small med kit, etc. Everything else fits in the footlocker.

You'll love Philmont! It's a great experience. You can use your own tent. All of our adults brought their own tents. 3 of the scouts in our crew shared a tent that they brought. The other two scouts in our crew used a Philmont tent. The philmont tent is about 5 pounds. The adults wanted lighter tents, so we brought our own. The 3 scouts that shared a tent had trained with the 3 person tent they brought and wanted to use it instead of a philmont tent that they weren't used to setting up. Philmont encourages everyone to use a Philmont tent, but not a requirement.

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Thanks for the tip. 😊

Thank you! Our trek was 620-K. I watched a bunch of your older videos and live videos leading up to our trek. They were so helpful!! I wouldn't have been as prepaired without them. I didn't see you that I know of, but it's possible we passed each other. :) I can't wait to go back!

I got them off of Amazon. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09N6XMGSK?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title