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Whether you’re heading up a fell, camping in the Highlands or just want to be ready for a winter power cut, knowing the right outdoor skills conditions demand can make a real difference. Our weather is cold, wet and changeable here in the UK, and most outdoor emergencies here start with something small: a wrong…
Setting up camp properly can make the difference between a relaxed, organised camping trip and a campsite full of forgotten equipment and unnecessary problems. Whether you’re camping with your family, heading out with a Scout group or setting up an outdoor base for a weekend adventure, having a simple camp setup checklist helps make sure…
Campsite Selection Checklist – How to Choose a Safe Campsite Choosing the right campsite is one of the first and most important decisions you make when setting up camp. A good campsite isn’t simply somewhere that looks comfortable. You need to consider ground conditions, weather, water, hazards, wildlife, access, local rules and the impact your…
Developing confident navigation skills starts with understanding how to read and interpret a map. This A4 printable navigation quiz provides a simple way for students to practise a range of essential map-reading skills in one worksheet. The quiz covers grid references, bearings, map symbols, contour lines, distance and directions, helping learners develop both their knowledge…
Knowing how to tie a few reliable knots is a valuable outdoor skill. From securing a rope to a post to creating a fixed loop or joining two ropes together, the right knot can make camping, Scouting, hiking and other outdoor activities much easier. We’ve created this free printable knot guide as a quick reference…
A campfire can be one of the best parts of a camping trip. It can provide warmth, light and a place to cook, but an open fire can also quickly become dangerous if it is poorly positioned, left unattended or not completely extinguished. Our free printable Campfire Safety Poster provides a simple reference for Scouts,…
Knowing how to give and find a grid reference is one of the most useful map-reading skills for anyone learning outdoor navigation. Grid references allow you to describe a precise location on a map using the numbered grid printed across it. They are widely used in Scouting, hiking, outdoor education, navigation training and the Duke…
Whether you’re learning navigation for Scouting, hiking, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award activities, outdoor adventures or simply exploring the countryside, knowing how to read map symbols is an essential skill. An Ordnance Survey map contains a huge amount of information. Roads, paths, buildings, rivers, woodland, contours, boundaries and other features are represented using symbols and colours,…
Looking for a simple printable of the Scout Promise? This free printable is an easy way for Scouts to learn and practise their Promise at home or at their Scout meeting. The Scout Promise is an important part of being a Scout. Having the Promise printed out makes it easy to practise and provides a…
Looking for a simple printable of the Cub Scout Promise? This free printable is an easy way for Cubs to learn and practise their Promise at home or at their Scout meeting. Learning the Cub Scout Promise is an important part of being a Cub. Having the Promise printed out makes it easy to practise…
