Backpacking Campout near Chesham

In April, Troop 401 held a backpacking campout at Braid Wood Scout Camp near Chesham in

the beautiful Chiltern Hills. This gave Scouts an opportunity to practice the skills needed to

camp while on the move and to get used to packing a rucksack for a backpacking trip. It also

gave Scouts a chance to develop their cooking skills using a lightweight stove.

Scouts took the tube to Chesham Station and then had to hike nearly 5 miles to the campsite carrying all their kit. Scouts very much enjoyed the weekend and the opportunity to learn new skills.