I think the issue was the dad making a stink out of it. Just have to learn to play together... LOL...
The new uniforms are definitely starting to address the issues with cotton.
The old uniforms did look a bit like military ones (as that was a basis of the scouts) but they are trying to get away from that concept. And they never did have camo in the scouts.
Remember our scout motto, if you can't see it from space, then it isn't a proper campfire. LOL!
But seriously, some of the scouting program could use some more revamps. I would like to see more about survival. The only "survival" kit I've seen in a scout store was the You Can Survive, which is pretty much worthless. As Doug called it, "You Can Eat".
Hmmm... marketing potential for Doug. See if he can get in with the Boy Scouts to sell the PSK.
I remember some nice wool scout uniform shirt and pants we
used to have. My folks would have never let me take something
like that on a campout. For meetings only!
My initial negative reaction to this issue
came because as a young scout the best winter gear we could
afford was military surplus wool clothing and the occasional
poncho.
Scouts is great for scratching that itch kids have to try
out building a fire, using a knife or axe or 22 rifle but under
supervision.
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