Boy Scout Walking Stick

Start by drilling a 20 mm hole in the top of the dowel rod.

Boy scout walking stick.

Other uses for walking sticks. Read what the boys life gear guy says about it. To choose the right size stand with your arms at your side and the stick should be about 6 or 8 inches taller than your elbow. As shown in the photo to the right the stick will display each and every merit badge the scout has earned along with other personal information such as name troop number council date.

Prior to distributing the hiking sticks to the boys pre drill the dowel rods. Make sure the hole is deep enough for the compass to sit level with the top of the rod. Some sticks literally walk. Its main purpose was as a walking stick but it had a number of other uses in emergency situations and can be used for scout pioneering.

A scout staff or scout stave is a shoulder high wooden pole or quarterstaff traditionally carried by boy scouts as part of their accoutrements. Drill two holes for the handle. Pick an even longer stick if you ll be tackling steep terrain. 4 5 out of 5 stars 269 269 reviews 128 00.

Walking hiking sticks if you know someone who is ready to become an eagle scout already an eagle scout or a retiring scoutmaster this walking hiking stick is the perfect gift. Favorite add to. These sticks were made for walking. Scouts never cut just any live tree.

Not all walking sticks are great for hiking. These bsa shields and medallions can be placed on hiking sticks or staffs to display your scouting achievements and adventures. Like these amazing and huge stick bugs clocking in as the world s largest more than two feet long. If you re really just planning on walking with your stick a shorter one will do.