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The Boy Scouts of America Scrapbook from K&Company is a sturdy, fabric-covered album that would be a welcome part of any Scout or proud parent's collection. The 3.75" die-cut highlight window on the front cover is accented nicely by a metal emblem.
An Eagle Scout Coin Knife by Northwest Territorial Mint makes a great gift for someone achieving the rank of Eagle in scouting. The minted die-struck coin casing is durably designed, with a high-quality finish. The coin knife has a solid weight to it without being bulky, and the tools pull out easily without sticking or…
Since the early '80's, the Northwest Territorial Mint has been known for quality die-struck collectibles. This Eagle Scout Hiking Stick Medallion is no exception. I like the idea of an Eagle Scout placing their medallion on something practical, like a hiking stick, since time outdoors in nature is so integral to the lifestyle of a…
You can keep your Scouting life organized with this offering from official licensee, It Takes Two®. The Boy Scouts Pocket Planner is a convenient two-year calendar and appointment book that is the size of a standard cheque book. It's perfect for keeping track of important meetings and events on the go.
There is no protocol for Eagle Scout ceremony gifts, but here are some good ideas and helpful tips to remember if someone you know achieves Eagle. First, if at all possible, attend the ceremony in person. This is the best act of gratitude you can extend to the Scout.
Hey Scouters! Once again, our suppliers are going above and beyond for the Scouting community! Yesterday, our friends over at ClassB launched a new Facebook page just for Scouts . But the coolest thing about it is that they are going to be giving away their amazing T-shirts and other Scouting products to random fans.
This was one of the funnest book reviews I think I've ever done! I always love off-the-wall books that present you with facts and figures you thought you'd never know. And when those facts are zany and trivial, it makes it that much better.
If you're planning a Cub Scout or Boy Scout Troop Activity soon, what better way to show your Scouts how proud you are than to present them with our top-quality, durable and unique activity patches? They make a great and inexpensive way to reward them for all the hard work they've done.
Published by DK Publishing, Be Prepared Fishing is a fisherman's dream guide! Covering everything from rod basics to vertical jigging and fly fishing, this book covers it all. The first thing we noticed when we opened the book for the first time is that it is absolutely jam-packed with information.
From the popular Boys' Life Series, " Let's Go Geocaching " is a great introduction for those who are just discovering the quickly growing pastime of geocaching. Geocaching is sometimes described as a modern-day game of "hide and go seek", where players use a handheld GPS device to seek out and find hidden containers of various odds…
There are fewer than 20 full service mints in the United States. Of those twenty, few are as established and well-respected as Northwest Territorial Mint. Their main facility and all necessary equipment to manage their stellar reputation, is housed in a 115,000-square-foot state-of-the-art minting facility just outside Carson City, Nevada.
It is important for everyone to be knowledgable in first aid. But a Scout has a higher chance of meeting up with an unfortunate incident that requires first aid, either for himself or someone else. Emergencies can spring up at any time, so being skilled in first aid allows you to take control of a…
The first thing I noticed when I opened the box of the Huntsman is that this is no everyday pocket knife! Measuring over 3 inches long, this sturdy yet elegant knife is loaded with tools! We chose the Huntsman Boy Scout Swiss Army Knife as our first knife to review because of its overall ability…
Scouting is a very dynamic activity, and you never know when you may find yourself in need of an extra light source. As Baden Powell said, you always need to, "be prepared." Whether you are camping out at night, stuck in a storm with no power, or you just need a few more minutes of…
Some people will tell you that a mug is a mug is mug. But the folks at Cuppa are working hard to manufacture a mug for every scenario and do their best to, "make a mug for everyone." And they have certainly done that for the moms and dads of BSA Scouts.
The Silver Creek Leather Company is one of the finest leather craft companies in the world, and the only one that manufactures leather crafts under license from by the Boy Scouts of America. Their leather moccasin kit is no exception.
In 2009, the Boy Scouts of America added Victorinox Swiss Army to their exclusive list of licensees. Victorinox Swiss Army is the U.S. distributor for Victorinox, a leading producer of pocket tools, the originator of the Swiss army knife, and is world renowned as a symbol of Swiss quality and functionality.
This amazing 160-page, hardback book is a must have for any Scout, Scout family or Norman Rockwell fan. Authored by Joseph Csatari, official artist of the Boy Scouts of America, and his son Jeff, also a Scout and editor of Boy's Life and Men's Health magazines, the book starts off with a compelling Forward and…
Hello everyone! Welcome to the brand new TrailStop Blog. We've been hard at work over the last few weeks redesigning and updating our website and catalog to bring you an easier-to-use and overall better shopping experience. This blog will be part of that awesome customer service that Trailstop has become known for and so many…
