Philmont Perspective - Backpacking Lighter to Develop Character & Leadership in Scouting
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- Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024
- Sam Francis, Scoutmaster of Troop 990 in Austin, Texas and Pat Rabun, Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 326 in Fort Worth, Texas discuss packing lighter for a Philmont trek. Learn ways to save weight and what not to do from these experienced trekkers.
I went to Philmont this year fortunately I found and listened to these gentleman prior to going. They saved my crew and I much energy from carrying to much weight and we enjoyed our trip.
Having been to Philmont-- The rangers I met were worthy of respect for their conduct experience and woods wisdom....Thanks to Rangers...
I am a Philmont ranger and I mostly agree with this. There are a lot of stupid thing Philmont has on the parking list like extra clothes and gloves that you just don't need. But there are a few things that I disagree with.
First don't go and buy a fancy dyneema(Cuban fiber) rope. Philmont will not let you use your own rope and the ropes we have are really not that heavy. Chances are you'll spend a bunch of money on something Philmont will not let you use anyway.
Second is iso butane stoves. If you go iso butane use a wisperlight style stove that uses canisters instead of white gas. DO NOT USE a pocket rocket style stove. trust me they do not have the ability to keep up with philmonts cooking method.
Lastly I would not recommend going out and buying a ton of really expensive dcf(Cuban fiber) gear. It amazing stuff but it is super expensive especially if you are only planning on using it a few times. This is the kind of stuff that is designed for thru hikers to live in. And it's a bit to expensive for one backpacking trip.
Everything these to experts are trying to convey is this: "Don't do what Philmont says to carry, but do follow Bear procedures. Who is responsible individual at Philmont for such heavy crew gear?
What is the brand name of the light weight tarp?
What is the name of the tarp?
what jacket is that at 7:45
What's the company that made the tarp?
I think it's Oware FlatTarp 5.
Please still listen to your Rangers....Good talk but please still listen and follow them on the rules. i was a ranger and Rayado Ranger and there is nothing more annoying then a Advisor saying ive been here before and know what im doing. so again PLEASE still listen to the Rangers its our job.
THE CAT CREPT INTO THE THE CRYPT , , CRAPPED AND CREPT OUT AGAIN
Why do we as smart, weight conscious backpackers tolerate such ignorance from "the pinnacle of Scouting" in America?