Vancouver Scout Shop
664 West Broadway V5Z 1G1 Vancouver, BC, Canada

We are hiring! Do you love the outdoors? Are you an avid outdoor enthusiast with a broad knowledge of camping equipment and outdoor gear? If you answered YES we want to hear from YOU! Check out this link on how to apply: http://ow.ly/7BxO30l6zFc #NonProfitShop #ScoutsDoStuff

We all love food while camping. It almost like it taste better while at camp. But there are some foods we won't cook because they seem to hard. This link gives us three cooking hacks to do while at camp. http://ow.ly/Fhp730l7GAG #CampingHacks #NonProfitShop #BePrepared

During the summer months, we do a lot of hikes. Which means we're on our feet quite a bit so we need to take good care of them. Eureka! Camping gives us a few tips on how to protect our feet while hiking or camping. http://ow.ly/zPXm30l7Gv2 #WeLoveTheOutdoors #ScoutsDoStuff

Sometimes, the hardest part of camp can be the cooking. Especially when youth are doing the cooking. Eureka! Camping gives us a great list of tips for being safe while cooking at camp. http://ow.ly/jkr630l6A1p #ScoutsDoStuff #NonProfitShop #CampingTips #WeLoveTheOutdoors

Whenever we buy a flashlight, we go for a cheap one that looks good that will last us through the weekend. But have you ever thought about buying a more expensive one that lasts. Checkout this link that gives you tips on buying a great, lasting flashlight. http://ow.ly/ygnY30l6zTC

While getting ready for camp, we pack a lot. Which means, we produce a lot of waste. This is why a lot of campers follow the motto "Leave No Trace". Eureka! Camping gives us some helpful tips on how to keep your campsite clean. http://ow.ly/pPK530l6znW #CampingTips #ScoutsDoStuff

Sometimes we overestimate how long it takes to hike back to camp and end up hiking in the dark. We can even start to panic because we don't know the environment. Eureka! Camping gives a few tips on navigating the darkness. http://ow.ly/T9Gb30l6zgw #CampingTips #ScoutDoStuff

You've survived the rain, you've sweated through the blazing sun, what could be next? The wind! The wind loves to throw leaves and other items from the ground that we haven't thought about to clean up. http://ow.ly/ca1730kXFkj gives us some ideas on how to fight the wind.

What is one of the most essential tools while camping? A knife! We use a knife for most of the activities we do while camping. From being in an emergency, to making a fire. Checkout this link for some tips about knife safety and maintenance. http://ow.ly/omFV30l057N #ScoutsDoStuff

Camping in the wilderness can be hard. Especially if the area isn't ideal. One really hard environment is sand. Sand can get everywhere and even possibly ruin your equipment. Eureka! Camping gives us some helpful tips on how to camp on sand. http://ow.ly/Gahi30kXFtu #ScoutsDoStuff

You've brought everything you thought you would need. You prepared for any circumstance. But have you prepared for being sick. This link gives us some tips on how to deal with being sick while at camp. http://ow.ly/fvqW30kXF5b #BePrepared #WeLoveTheOutdoors #CampingBasics

Camping should be fun, with a lot of fun activities to do. Sometimes, it doesn't always go as planned. That's why its always good to #beprepared. Eureka! Camping gives a few tips on staying safe and avoiding common camping disasters. http://ow.ly/bP1030kXEVp #CampingTips

Whenever we go camping, we always make S'mores on a stick. Then once we're done, we burn the stick. Have you ever tried to save the stick and cook anything else. Eureka! Camping shows us a few different recipes that we can cook using a stick and a campfire. http://ow.ly/WAFX30kXEIc

When we go to camp, we always think about bringing our friends and family. Have you thought about bringing your dog? Eureka! Camping gives us a few tips on the perks of bringing dogs to camp. http://ow.ly/op9g30kXDxJ #ScoutsDoStuff ##NonProfitShop #CampingTips #WeLoveTheOutdoors

Mid Summer Sale is on now til August 19th! Get 20% off in stock tents and 30% off selected Osprey Packs! Check out www.scoutshop.ca for all our great deal or visit your local scout shop! #WeLoveTheOutdoors #NonProfitShop #ProceedsGoBackToScouting Scouts Canada

When you go on a hike or camping trip, you always prepare for the possible dangers. Most common being bears, cougars, and little critters. One thing we usually never think about are plants. @Eurekacamping gives us a few plants that we should watch out for. http://ow.ly/svIp30kXAUE

The Vancouver Scout Shop will be closed today for inventory. We will reopen August 1. Enjoy the great outdoors! #NonProfitShop #ProceedsGoBackToScouting

Nothing is better then a great cup of hot chocolate while camping. Whats even better is when you get to add your own twist to it. Eureka! Camping gives us a few delicious ideas on how you can spice up your hot chocolate. http://ow.ly/1FYa30kXeYp ##WeLoveTheOutdoors #CampingRecipes

You've just bought brand new hiking boots and want to take them for a spin. You get to the top of the mountain and have been fighting a foot pain the whole hike up. You take your shoe of and realize its a blister. Check out http://ow.ly/FKFs30kXeJN to see what you can do about it.

Get 30%off Osprey Volt 60L & 75L and Ace 38L & 50L now til August 19th to #BePreprared for your next outdoor adventure! Shop now at: www.scoutshop.ca or stop into your local Scout Shop #NonProfitShop #ProceedsGoBackToScouting #WeLoveTheOutdoors #LifetimeWarranty

A great skill to have while being in the outdoors is learning to use a compass. It can be a necessary survival skill. The hard part of this skill is teaching it to youth. Checkout Eureka! Camping for 3 awesome games to help teach kids compass skills. http://ow.ly/8Hjz30kXeEu

Stargazing can be one of the most beautiful things you can see while camping. All you have to do is find a clearing, lie down, and watch the stars appear before your eyes. Visit this link to see if you can spot these 5 constellations: http://ow.ly/1iWQ30kXeno #ScoutsDoStuff

Being prepared is something we all learn when venturing into the outdoors. Especially when its your first time going out. One of the best ways to do that is by making your own survival kit. @Eurekacamping gives us some good, easy tips on creating this. http://ow.ly/7W7h30kXe5R

Have you always wondered what kind of camper you are? Maybe you are the campfire chief, or the serious hiker. Try figuring out which one you are by visiting @Eurekacamping at http://ow.ly/Z2Jx30kXe0H. #NonProfitShop #WeLoveTheOutdoors #ScoutsDoStuff

One of the best parts of the campfire is finding a campfire stick and poking around in the fire. The next best part, using it to make S'mores. Eureka! Camping shows us how to aim for the best marshmallow we can roast. http://ow.ly/ce8l30kNdt0 #ScoutsDoStuff #CampingRecipes

Finding fun outdoor activities can sometimes be hard to do, especially when you feel like you've done everything. One way to start having endless fun is to start Geocaching. Checkout this article on Geocaching to find out more: http://ow.ly/DHcC30kNdyN #WeLoveTheOutdoors

We all love it when our kids help out in the kitchen. It gives us time to bond with them and teach them an important skill, especially in the outdoors. Look at http://ow.ly/ZKZF30kNd8X for great ideas on how to encourage your kids to join you in the outdoor kitchen. #CampingTips