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Spring Basic Backpacking
Feb 28-29, 2020
Winter Basic Backpacking
TBD, 2020
Desert Basic Backpacking
TBD 2020
Basic Backpacking
Learn the skills you need to take your scouts into the wild with confidence.
The course is organized around three components:
1. Classroom session focused on deep content (Friday evening / Saturday)
2. "In the field" map & compass day hike
3. Overnight backpacking trek with fellow classmates & a HAT Instructor
Syllabus
Adult Leadership
Bear Management
Clothing
Low Impact Camping
Mountain Medicine
Places To Go
Scout's Own
Stoves
Tents
Camps & Parks Guide
Backpacks
Boots
Food Planning
Map & Compass
Physical Conditioning
Putting It All Together
Sleeping Bags
Ten Essentials
Wilderness Survival
HAT Awards
John's Meadow, San Gorgonio Wilderness
Hard Back Award
Sponsoring Council
Inland Empire
Award Dimensions
2'' x 2''
Summary
The purpose of this award is to encourage Scouts to learn and use Scouting Skills, rather than accept an easier way.
Map Link (where applicable)
External Reference (where applicable)
Detailed Requirements
HARD BACK AWARD
Requirements:
The purpose of this award is to encourage Scouts to learn and use Scouting Skills, rather than accept an easier way. Reference material will be found in the Scout Handbook (CAMPING SKILL AWARD).
Certify, that while Scout Camping, the following have completed the requirements and are eligible to receive the "Hardback Award".
Pitch, or help partner pitch, the tent you will sleep in.
Prepare and use the COMFORTABLE GROUND bed as shown in the Scout Handbook. Use of cot, mattress, etc., borrowed from camp or use of wooden platform disqualifies a Scout.
A Scout is encouraged to carry his own air mattress, ground cloth, etc. and use them on this campout and others.
Sleep in your own gear for at least five (5) nights, they do not need to be consecutive.
Unit Leaders: List Troop Number, District, Council, Number of Patches requested, Names of Scouts to receive patch. Sign form and submit to the High Adventure Team.