Scouts save dog’s life in Oklahoma
Four Scouts from Troop 65 in Harrah Okla., are being called heroes after saving a the life of a dog. The Scouts were recently camping outside a church, when they heard
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Build a Display Table
Show off your Scouting mementos.
Troop 1015’s Turkey Feed recipes
Every November, Troop 1015 invites almost everyone they know to attend their Turkey Feed. Here are the recipes they use to feed 100 people.
Make Your Own Leather Drawstring Pouch
Keep your loose change or other small stuff safe inside this handy leather pouch.
How to prevent and treat blisters
Here are tips for how to avoid getting blisters and how to treat them.
How to make a pallet planter
You can make this rustic planter out of split pallet slats and a five-gallon bucket.
Build a solar food dehydrator
Use this solar food dehydrator to make dried healthy snacks for your next camping or hiking trip.
How to stencil custom shirts
Create T-shirts or flags for your pack or troop with this easy and fun stencil project.
Inside the December 2013 issue
A look at what you'll find inside the December 2013 issue of Boys' Life magazine.
Get Up To Date On Airport Security Regulations
A good Scout should know what kind of pocketknife he can and cannot carry on a plane.
Wii U console review
Is the Wii U worth buying? The Games Guru's Wii U review has the scoop on this new video game console from Nintendo.
2011 Boys’ Life reading contest winners
Here are the winning essays from the 2011 Boys’ Life reading contest.
How to Make a Ventriloquist’s Puppet
Build this goofy-looking ventriloquist's figure, then put on a show using ventriloquism (making it talk without moving your mouth).
Stuff We Like: Tinder-on-a-Rope
Getting a campfire going on the trail can be a real challenge, especially when dry kindling is nowhere to be found. That’s why we love the Light My Fire Tinder-on-a-Rope.
Where to buy the Leatherman Fuse?
Q. Dear Gear Guy, My son and I saw your knife reviews...his question is (him typing now)...where can I buy the Leatherman Fuse?
Best of the E3 2011 gaming conference
The Games Guru picks the best games announced at the 2011 gaming conference.
Build your own skate longboard
Todd Davis, author of "Handy Dad," offers step-by-step instructions for creating your own skate longboard. With a little work, you can be carving back and forth across the blacktop in no time.
Ultralight Backpacking Sample Gear List
When practicing the art of ultralight backpacking, every ounce counts. Here is a sample packing list from a backpacker who participated in an ultralight trek last summer based out of the Montana Council’s Montana High Adventure Base.
Inexpensive pot, plate and bowl
Q. I have been looking for a pot, plate and bowl all for under $50. But I can’t find any?
How to cook an oyster
Q. What equipment do you need to cook an oyster? I caught one on my fishing pole. Hope you write back!
Create an emergency pack or kit
Instructions for creating a family emergency kit, a major disaster preparedness kit and a personal emergency service pack.
Stuff We Like: Wenger EvoWood
While there are so many cool knives on the market, I was really excited to come across this unique wooden-handled one.
Large sheath knives
Q. I’ve been looking at buying a new knife. I found a sheath knife with a 5-inch blade. If I did get one could I carry it?
Stuff We Like: Gerber Curve
Bigger isn’t always better. Especially when it comes to a heavy knife crammed in your pocket. That’s why we dig the new Gerber Curve.
Make your own mailbox stove
Looking for a unique and fun way to cook for your troop? Do what this North Carolina troop does: Cook in a mailbox.
Make a Civil War pinhole camera
Make your own pinhole camera, much like the ones photographers used in the Civil War.
Sneaky uses for everyday things
Try these amazing feats using things you may already have in your home.