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Boy Scouts are known for their inventiveness in solving wilderness problems. To wit…
14 When using a public campground, a tuba placed on your picnic table will keep the campsites on either side vacant.
15 Old socks can be made into high fiber jerky by smoking them over an open fire.
16 When smoking a fish, never inhale.
17 The best backpacks are named for national parks or mountain ranges. Steer clear of those named for landfills.
18 While the Swiss Army Knife has been popular for years, the Swiss Navy Knife has remained largely unheralded. Unfortunate as its single blade can function as a tiny canoe paddle.
19 Modern rain suits made of fabrics that “breathe” enable hikers to stay dry in a downpour. Rain suits that sneeze, cough, and belch, however, have been proven to add absolutely nothing to the outdoor experience.
20 Lint from your navel makes a handy fire starter. Warning: Remove lint from navel before applying the match.
21 You’ll never be lost if you remember that moss always grows on the south side of your compass.
22 You can duplicate the warmth of a down-filled sleeping bag by climbing into a plastic garbage bag with several geese.
23 The canoe paddle, a simple device used to propel a boat, should never be confused with a gnu paddle, a similar device used by African veterinarians.
24 When bushwhacking, always wear a long-sleeved shirt. It gives you something to wipe your nose on.
25 You can compress the diameter of your rolled up sleeping bag by running over it with your car.
26 A two-man tent does not include two men.
27 In emergency situations, you can survive in the backcountry by shooting small animals with a slingshot made from the elastic waistband of your underwear.
28 The guitar playing tunes at the next campsite at 3 a.m. makes excellent kindling for the breakfast fire.
29 In an emergency, a drawstring from a parka hood can be used to strangle a snoring tent mate.
