Here I am explaining to the Scouts and parents the advantages of freezer bag cooking and cozy
We had a full house of scouts and parents as we picked through each pack to help determine what gear is best for the upcoming backpack trip. I tell each Scout that I only make suggestions and leave it up to them to decide to take my advice or not.
I was proud to see that no scout showed up with more than 16 pounds of base weight. Granted, no shelters were handed out as of tonight, but weather permitting, we plan on bringing a few tarps and calling them “home” and “shelter.”
Scouts making their own, signature freezer bag cozies
After the shakedown, the boys all made freezer bag cozies as we parents discussed the joys of ultralight backpacking. Many marveled at the weight and simplicity of my backpack, the Gossamer Gear Mariposa Plus at 22oz. I had them compare the weight of my Kelty Coyote at around 5 pounds; I think I made a few believers tonight…