Turning 12 just a few weeks ago, he was able to move up into the 12 yr old scout group and go on a camp outs once a month. This was his first backpacking overnighter. He was pretty excited to hang out with the older boys.
In preparation for this camp out, he knew he could only take 25% of his body weight. So to minimize the weight, he split tent pieces with another boy, and also I introduced him to the buddy burner/hobo stove. It's homemade and light weight. It was fun testing it out and teaching him...having 7 brothers has it's advantages... He had hamburgers for dinner and pancakes and bacon for breakfast.
9 boys and 4 leaders
He was definitely tired after this hike with the backpack, but he did an excellent job. He learned what worked and what doesn't work...that is exactly what these camp outs are for. I guess I'm living vicariously through him. :o)
Breakfast time and using his stove...glad to see him smiling
Thank you to the leaders for taking pictures...
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