Re: [Philmont]: Turkey Bags

> Regarding Turkey bags (and I know this has been covered in the past),
> please explain their use. I know several on here have suggested using
> them on the trek, but maybe someone could explain which ones to buy,
> how they're used, etc. A little Turkey Bag 101, if you will.

The method is described here:
http://www.geocities.com/troop764x/phil_turkeybags.html

An opposing opinion is here:
http://www.lns.cornell.edu/~seb/philmont-antibag.html

YiS,

-- 
Calvin H. Gray
Scoutmaster, Troop 405
Associate Advisor, Venturing Crew 405
Georgetown, Texas
I used to be an Owl (WM-62-2-98 @ Philmont)
http://www.troop405.org/
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