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Backpacking Merit Badge
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Requirements
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Requirement 11
Trips
11-7-09 Raccoon Creek
4-9-10 Wildcat Hollow
5-15-10 Trail Days
5-21-10 Hickory Creek
7-14-10 Appalachian Trail
Oct 1-3 Mohican SF
Nov ?? Oil Creek
Other Trails
Possible future trips?
Gear
Ten Essentials
Packing List
Clothing Tips
Gear Tips
Packing a backpack

Food
Food Tips
Food Suggestions

Safety
Bear Bagging
Trail Blazes

Leave No Trace
Principles
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BSA LNT Award

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• Carry only 1-2 lbs. of food per person per day.
• Repackage all food in serving size zip-loc bags to reduce trash.
• Don't cook, just add boiling water.
• Cook & eat right out of the bag using 1 qt. Zip-loc Freezer bags.
• Consider “no-cook” breakfast and/or lunch.
• Cook only what you'll eat. Animals love leftovers.
• If you take heavy food items, eat them first to reduce your load.
 

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