An overview of the basics of fishing, including the nature of fish (parts, where found), types of freshwater and saltwater fish, equipment needed, knots used, cleaning and cooking, safety practices and obeying fish and gaming laws.
Outlines the requirements for the merit badge in backpacking with information on the necessary equipment, preparation, first aid, rules of the trail, and general hiking techniques.
Outlines the requirements for the merit badge in camping, explaining all the fundamentals involved in overnight camping, from securing a campsite to breaking camp.
Explains the training methods for and various events involved in track and field activities. Includes requirements and instructions for obtaining the athletics merit badge.
An overview of the basics of hiking, including what equipment one would need, how to plan a hike, describes desert hiking, trail hiking, what clothes to wear, first aid equipment to take, and practical hints for earning a merit badge in graphic arts.
A handbook for earning the Boy Scout merit badge in engineering. Includes information about the scope of engineering, useful skills and tools, and preparing for an engineering career.