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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).
