Boy Scout Walking Stick

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

Boy scout walking stick. 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. Scouts never cut just any live tree. Prior to distributing the hiking sticks to the boys pre drill the dowel rods. A scout staff or scout stave is a shoulder high wooden pole or quarterstaff traditionally carried by boy scouts as part of their accoutrements.

When it comes to a walking stick that s actually useful for hiking you want to be sure it s the right height for your cub scout. Boy scout wooden hiking walking stick eagle scout cub scout order of the arrow staff wood burned pyrography buxtondesignstudio. Not all walking sticks are great for hiking. 4 5 out of 5 stars 269 269 reviews 128 00.

Make sure the hole is deep enough for the compass to sit level with the top of the rod. Drill two holes for the handle. Pick an even longer stick if you ll be tackling steep terrain. These sticks were made for walking.

If you re really just planning on walking with your stick a shorter one will do. This is for the compass. Other uses for walking sticks. Some sticks literally walk.

Read what the boys life gear guy says about it. 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. 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. These bsa shields and medallions can be placed on hiking sticks or staffs to display your scouting achievements and adventures.