Inside the June-July 2021 Issue

Inside the June-July 2021 Issue

Here’s what you’ll find inside the June-July 2021 issue of Scout Life magazine. Remember, many articles are only available to subscribers and are not available online. Please visit scoutlife.org/subscribe to subscribe to the print or digital editions of Scout Life...
How to Make Your Own Board Game

How to Make Your Own Board Game

Design and make your own board game to take family game night to the next level of fun. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE A BOARD GAME Posterboard, cardboard or cardstock Game tokens, such as small toys Blank note cards or construction paper Dice Pencil, markers, crayons,...
3 Proven Ways to Avoid Bug Bites in the Outdoors

3 Proven Ways to Avoid Bug Bites in the Outdoors

Nobody likes bug bites. And some insects can spread serious diseases, such as Lyme disease, West Nile virus and dengue fever. You can avoid biting insects using this three-part strategy. 1. DON’T GO WHERE BUGS ARE. Mosquitoes, ticks, no-see-ums, horseflies and the...
Best Sleeping Bags for Staying Cool on a Warm Night

Best Sleeping Bags for Staying Cool on a Warm Night

Q: What sleeping bag should I use if I don’t want the heat to get to me? — Gus, Atlanta, Georgia A: Many factors affect a sleeping bag’s comfort: rectangular or mummy design, temperature rating, down or synthetic insulation — it can be tough to find the right fit....
Stuff We Like: Polar Bear Backpack Cooler

Stuff We Like: Polar Bear Backpack Cooler

The Polar Bear Backpack Cooler ($130, polarbearcoolers.com) is designed to keep ice frozen for 24 hours in 100-degree heat. I poured about 8 pounds of pellet ice into this insulated backpack along with a few drinks and placed it directly in the sun for six hours on a...