Welcome to Insurgent Scouting!

This blog came about because of an image problem of the Boy Scouts of America.  In recent years, mostly since the Scouting headquarters moved from New Jersey to Texas, Scouting needlessly got caught up in the culture wars of this country.  Those stances, combined with other factors, have resulted in Scout membership falling and Scouting activities increasingly being banned from public spaces.  Some parents won't even consider letting their sons join Scouts.

This a tragedy--for the organization, for our country, and--most of all--for boys. 

Properly run, a Scout troop can be one of the best experiences in a boy's life, so to speak, with great outdoor adventures, useful life skills, and a whole lot of fun.

This blog will discuss Scouting, the outdoors, gear, and what used to be called "the rugged life."  It is written by someone who spent 12 years as a boy in Cub and Boy Scouting, and who has served as a Cub and Boy Scout leader for 22 years and counting.

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