AY Honor Tarp Camping

Tarp Camping

Skill Level

2

Year

2025

Version

09.10.2025

Approval authority

Australian Union

Overview

Learn the art of lightweight, minimalist camping using just a tarp for shelter. Master essential knots, set up multiple tarp configurations, and explore how a simple cover can remind us of God’s protection. Ideal for outdoor-loving Pathfinders seeking practical skills, adventure, and spiritual reflection.

The Challenging Part

The most challenging requirement of this honor is probably this:

9. During a club trip or simulation, teach a younger Pathfinder how to set up a basic A-frame shelter.

• Guide them step-by-step.
• Encourage experimentation.
• Check tension and staking.
• Share one personal tip or mistake you’ve learned from (e.g., stake direction matters, ridgeline sag, wet ground issues).