Troop 116

Skills

Some of the basic wilderness, first aid, and survival skills we expect y’all to learn

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Leave No Trace
Seven Survival Priorities
Wilderness First Aid

In Troop 116, we aim for the intellectual barbarian, a confidents and capable Scout who has all the outdoors knowledge and skills to do anything and survive anywhere.

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Wilderness First Aid

The most important elements of first aid to know for camping and hiking
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Seven Survival Priorities

The 7 Priorities of Wilderness Survival
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Leave No Trace

At Troop 116, we abide by the 7 principles of Leave No Trace—actually, we practice "Negative Trace"

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Merit Badges

Merit badges you can earn from one of 116's adult leaders—some 61 in all, including all Eagle-required ones save two (and those are either/or optionals)
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Trip planning resources

Trip Planning 101: Websites and advice to help plan a 116 Scout trip and rough out a budget
The 10 Essentials

The 10 Essentials

Carry these on every trip, including day hikes, and you can survive anything