{"id":1844,"date":"2026-10-23T16:20:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T22:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/?page_id=1844"},"modified":"2026-10-23T16:32:31","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T22:32:31","slug":"3d-printing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/index.php\/3d-printing\/","title":{"rendered":"3D Printing Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;min-height:380px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"846\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1851\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/troop87-3D-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/troop87-3D-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/troop87-3D-300x99.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/troop87-3D-1024x338.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/troop87-3D-768x254.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/troop87-3D-1536x507.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.troop87.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/troop87-3D-2048x677.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#0a1428\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#c9a227;font-size:0.8rem;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase\">Make It Yourself<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3D Printing Projects<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Printable gear and gadgets for scouting, camping and the outdoors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.t87-act-page{background:#f7f3e9;color:#0a1428;padding:3.5rem 1.5rem 4rem;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important}\n.t87-act-page>*{max-width:1340px;margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important}\n.t87-act-safety{background:#fff;border-left:4px solid #b3202a;border-radius:8px;padding:1.25rem 1.5rem;margin-bottom:1.75rem!important}\n.t87-act-safety-title{font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 .35rem}\n.t87-act-safety-text{margin:0;font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.6}\n.t87-act-filter{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;margin-bottom:1.75rem}\n.t87-act-btn{font:inherit;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:600;background:#fff;color:#0a1428;border:1px solid #0a1428;border-radius:6px;padding:.5rem 1.1rem;cursor:pointer}\n.t87-act-btn:hover{background:#ece6d6}\n.t87-act-btn.is-active{background:#0a1428;color:#fff}\n.t87-act-btn:focus-visible{outline:3px solid 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1rem;padding-left:1.2rem}\n.t87-act-tie{font-size:.9rem;color:#5f6470;margin:0;padding-top:.75rem;border-top:1px solid #ece6d6}\n.t87-act-cta{background:#0f1f3d;color:#fff;padding:3rem 1.5rem;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important}\n.t87-act-cta>*{max-width:1340px;margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important}\n.t87-act-cta-title{font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:400;color:#fff;margin:0 0 .5rem}\n.t87-act-cta-text{margin:0;font-size:1.05rem}\n.t87-act-cta a{color:#c9a227}\n@media (max-width:480px){.t87-act-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.t87-act{padding:1.5rem 1.25rem}}\nbody:has(.t87-act-page) .wp-site-blocks>footer{margin-block-start:0}\n.t87-act-intro{font-size:1.15rem;line-height:1.7;max-width:46em;margin:0 auto 1.75rem!important;text-align:center}\n.t87-act-by{font-size:.9rem;color:#5f6470;margin:0 0 .75rem!important}\n.t87-act-link{margin:0!important;padding-top:.75rem;border-top:1px solid #ece6d6}\n.t87-act-link a{display:inline-block;font-weight:600;color:#0a1428;background:#f7f3e9;border:1px solid #0a1428;border-radius:6px;padding:.45rem 1rem;text-decoration:none}\n.t87-act-link a:hover{background:#0a1428;color:#fff}\n.t87-tag--lic{color:#5f6470;letter-spacing:1px}\n.t87-act-img{margin:-2rem -1.75rem 1rem!important}\n.t87-act-img img{display:block;width:100%;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;border-radius:8px 8px 0 0;background:#ece6d6}\n.t87-act-img figcaption{font-size:.75rem;color:#5f6470;margin:.35rem 1.75rem 0;text-align:left}\n@media (max-width:480px){.t87-act-img{margin:-1.5rem -1.25rem 1rem!important}.t87-act-img figcaption{margin:.35rem 1.25rem 0}}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull t87-act-page is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"t87-act-intro wp-block-paragraph\">Scouts with access to a 3D printer can make some of their own gear. These are free designs shared by makers on Printables and Thingiverse. Click a project to see photos, download the files and read the designer\u2019s print settings. Printed something that worked well? Send us a photo and we\u2019ll add it here.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group t87-act-safety is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading t87-act-safety-title\">Before you print<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-safety-text wp-block-paragraph\">Every design belongs to its creator. Download it from the original page and follow its license. Designs marked <strong>NC<\/strong> (non-commercial) can\u2019t be sold, so don\u2019t sell those prints at fundraisers. Printed gear is lighter and weaker than store-bought: never use printed parts for climbing, lifting or anything that holds a person\u2019s weight. Plain PLA can soften in a hot car or the South Texas sun, so PETG or ASA is a better choice for gear that lives outdoors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"t87-act-filter\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Filter projects\">\n  <button type=\"button\" class=\"t87-act-btn is-active\" data-filter=\"all\" aria-pressed=\"true\">All<\/button>\n  <button type=\"button\" class=\"t87-act-btn\" data-filter=\"cat-uniform\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Uniform &#038; patrol<\/button>\n  <button type=\"button\" class=\"t87-act-btn\" data-filter=\"cat-camp\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Camp gear<\/button>\n  <button type=\"button\" class=\"t87-act-btn\" data-filter=\"cat-safety\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Safety &#038; first aid<\/button>\n  <button type=\"button\" class=\"t87-act-btn\" data-filter=\"cat-nav\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Navigation<\/button>\n  <button type=\"button\" class=\"t87-act-btn\" data-filter=\"cat-lnt\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Fire &#038; Leave No Trace<\/button>\n  <span class=\"t87-act-count\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group t87-act-grid is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group t87-act cat-uniform src-printables is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image t87-act-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/1925-low-poly-fox-neckerchief-slide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.printables.com\/media\/prints\/1925\/images\/11746_9f94853f-2727-4cf8-9c45-699d6ef116de\/thumbs\/cover\/640x480\/jpg\/img-8100-1.webp\" alt=\"Low-Poly Fox Neckerchief Slide, photo by UechiMike\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: UechiMike on Printables<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading t87-act-title\">Low-Poly Fox Neckerchief Slide<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-tags wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"t87-tag\">Uniform &#038; patrol<\/span> <span class=\"t87-tag t87-tag--lic\">CC BY-NC<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-by wp-block-paragraph\">Designed by UechiMike on Printables<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-desc wp-block-paragraph\">A faceted fox slide that makes a good first print. A natural fit for a Fox patrol, or print one in each patrol\u2019s colors.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/1925-low-poly-fox-neckerchief-slide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View on Printables<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group t87-act cat-uniform src-printables is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image t87-act-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/531981-popcorn-bucket-neckerchief-slidewoggle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.printables.com\/media\/prints\/531981\/images\/4295118_f17da802-fdc2-4bf1-8e20-d2d20c735dd5\/thumbs\/cover\/640x480\/jpg\/screenshot-2023-07-20-152150.webp\" alt=\"Popcorn Bucket Neckerchief Slide, photo by AlienThePete\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: AlienThePete on Printables<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading t87-act-title\">Popcorn Bucket Neckerchief Slide<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-tags wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"t87-tag\">Uniform &#038; patrol<\/span> <span class=\"t87-tag t87-tag--lic\">CC BY<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-by wp-block-paragraph\">Designed by AlienThePete on Printables<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-desc wp-block-paragraph\">A tiny popcorn bucket for the neckerchief. A fun nod to the troop\u2019s fall popcorn sale.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/531981-popcorn-bucket-neckerchief-slidewoggle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View on Printables<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group t87-act cat-uniform src-printables is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image t87-act-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/381131-arrow-woggle-oa-woggle-neckerchief-slide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.printables.com\/media\/prints\/381131\/images\/3197996_3e72e022-2d38-437d-9c65-8ff7715653b2\/thumbs\/cover\/640x480\/jpg\/pxl_20230126_232254495.webp\" alt=\"Arrow Woggle (OA Neckerchief Slide), photo by AlienThePete\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: AlienThePete on Printables<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading t87-act-title\">Arrow Woggle (OA Neckerchief Slide)<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-tags wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"t87-tag\">Uniform &#038; patrol<\/span> <span class=\"t87-tag t87-tag--lic\">CC BY-NC<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-by wp-block-paragraph\">Designed by AlienThePete on Printables<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-desc wp-block-paragraph\">A neckerchief slide with an arrow on it, for scouts who are members of the Order of the Arrow.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/381131-arrow-woggle-oa-woggle-neckerchief-slide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View on Printables<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group t87-act cat-uniform src-thingiverse is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image t87-act-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:447172\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thingiverse.com\/renders\/93\/48\/72\/a1\/1e\/pic.jpg\" alt=\"Neckerchief Slide with a Blank Face, photo by rheaghen\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: rheaghen on Thingiverse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading t87-act-title\">Neckerchief Slide with a Blank Face<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-tags wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"t87-tag\">Uniform &#038; patrol<\/span> <span class=\"t87-tag t87-tag--lic\">CC BY-NC-SA<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-by wp-block-paragraph\">Designed by rheaghen on Thingiverse<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-desc wp-block-paragraph\">A slide with a flat, blank front so scouts can add their own patrol emblem or design. A good project for a patrol to customize together.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:447172\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View on Thingiverse<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group t87-act cat-uniform src-thingiverse is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image t87-act-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:918993\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thingiverse.com\/renders\/51\/50\/5e\/cd\/b1\/american_stag_3.png\" alt=\"Deer Head Neckerchief Slide, photo by barchett\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: barchett on Thingiverse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading t87-act-title\">Deer Head Neckerchief Slide<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-tags wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"t87-tag\">Uniform &#038; patrol<\/span> <span class=\"t87-tag t87-tag--lic\">CC BY-NC<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-by wp-block-paragraph\">Designed by barchett on Thingiverse<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-desc wp-block-paragraph\">Made for a patrol called the American Stags. A good example of turning a patrol name into a matching slide.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:918993\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View on Thingiverse<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group t87-act cat-uniform src-thingiverse is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image t87-act-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:2953387\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thingiverse.com\/renders\/98\/35\/94\/8e\/6f\/396b7379c31a2cbf2d2e211e5c9aa4bd.png\" alt=\"Scout Sign Woggle, photo by MVSG\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: MVSG on Thingiverse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading t87-act-title\">Scout Sign Woggle<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-tags wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"t87-tag\">Uniform &#038; patrol<\/span> <span class=\"t87-tag t87-tag--lic\">CC BY<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-by wp-block-paragraph\">Designed by MVSG on Thingiverse<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-desc wp-block-paragraph\">A slide shaped like the Scout sign. The designer notes it needs to be mirrored in the slicer before printing so it shows the right hand.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:2953387\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View on Thingiverse<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group t87-act cat-camp src-printables is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image t87-act-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/30274-tent-stake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.printables.com\/media\/prints\/30274\/images\/300982_315df954-8e4d-4302-b2a6-224c45490dc6\/thumbs\/cover\/640x480\/jpg\/debeae0b-7de1-483b-9eb4-1b413213e5e9.webp\" alt=\"Tent Stake, photo by povsky\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: povsky on Printables<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading t87-act-title\">Tent Stake<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-tags wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"t87-tag\">Camp gear<\/span> <span class=\"t87-tag t87-tag--lic\">CC BY<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-by wp-block-paragraph\">Designed by povsky on Printables<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-desc wp-block-paragraph\">A simple printable tent stake. Handy as spares in the patrol box for soft ground; keep metal stakes for hard or rocky soil.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/30274-tent-stake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View on Printables<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group t87-act cat-camp src-printables is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image t87-act-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/565344-automatic-paracord-rope-tensioner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.printables.com\/media\/prints\/565344\/images\/4532635_8b3e0fac-7c49-424c-a6ef-7e4826b3dffb\/thumbs\/cover\/640x480\/jpg\/dsc_0159.webp\" alt=\"\u201cAutomatic\u201d Paracord Rope Tensioner, photo by firstgizmo\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: firstgizmo on Printables<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading t87-act-title\">\u201cAutomatic\u201d Paracord Rope Tensioner<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-tags wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"t87-tag\">Camp gear<\/span> <span class=\"t87-tag t87-tag--lic\">CC BY-NC<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-by wp-block-paragraph\">Designed by firstgizmo on Printables<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-desc wp-block-paragraph\">Tightens a clothesline or tarp ridgeline without tying a knot. One of the most popular camping prints on Printables. Try it side by side with a taut-line hitch.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/565344-automatic-paracord-rope-tensioner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View on Printables<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group t87-act cat-camp src-printables is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image t87-act-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/460361-tarp-clip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.printables.com\/media\/prints\/460361\/images\/3779183_597c7c30-8c05-49a5-a0c3-fe597bd3aca3\/thumbs\/cover\/640x480\/jpg\/clampe-bache_1.webp\" alt=\"Tarp Clip, photo by F12bof\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: F12bof on Printables<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading t87-act-title\">Tarp Clip<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-tags wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"t87-tag\">Camp gear<\/span> <span class=\"t87-tag t87-tag--lic\">CC BY-NC-SA<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-by wp-block-paragraph\">Designed by F12bof on Printables<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-desc wp-block-paragraph\">Clamps onto the edge of a tarp to make a tie-out point where there\u2019s no grommet.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/460361-tarp-clip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View on Printables<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group t87-act cat-camp src-printables is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image t87-act-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/882186-0164-mini-paracord-winders-for-the-pack-4-variants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.printables.com\/media\/prints\/882186\/images\/7020696_f2dda904-3cb0-4d82-af08-0a6562f1fddf_366f2abf-6147-415f-ab10-7b27d3b84067\/thumbs\/cover\/640x480\/jpg\/rl-20240621-017.webp\" alt=\"Mini Paracord Winders, photo by BuildX\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: BuildX on Printables<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading t87-act-title\">Mini Paracord Winders<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-tags wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"t87-tag\">Camp gear<\/span> <span class=\"t87-tag t87-tag--lic\">CC BY-NC-SA<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-by wp-block-paragraph\">Designed by BuildX on Printables<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-desc wp-block-paragraph\">Small winders that keep short lengths of paracord tidy and tangle-free in a pack. Comes in four versions.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/882186-0164-mini-paracord-winders-for-the-pack-4-variants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View on Printables<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group t87-act cat-camp src-thingiverse is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image t87-act-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:2419047\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thingiverse.com\/assets\/18\/99\/65\/f8\/88\/jig2.jpg\" alt=\"Paracord Bracelet Jig, photo by gregornoriskin\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: gregornoriskin on Thingiverse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading t87-act-title\">Paracord Bracelet Jig<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-tags wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"t87-tag\">Camp gear<\/span> <span class=\"t87-tag t87-tag--lic\">CC BY<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-by wp-block-paragraph\">Designed by gregornoriskin on Thingiverse<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-desc wp-block-paragraph\">A jig that holds paracord steady while scouts braid survival bracelets. Makes a good hands-on meeting activity.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:2419047\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View on Thingiverse<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group t87-act cat-safety src-printables is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image t87-act-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/495173-flat-pocket-whistle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.printables.com\/media\/prints\/495173\/images\/4033583_c769a700-6867-4df6-ad44-39356f304d5d\/thumbs\/cover\/640x480\/jpg\/bild-1.webp\" alt=\"Flat Pocket Whistle, photo by Jonas Daehnert\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Jonas Daehnert on Printables<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading t87-act-title\">Flat Pocket Whistle<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-tags wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"t87-tag\">Safety &#038; first aid<\/span> <span class=\"t87-tag t87-tag--lic\">CC BY-SA<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-by wp-block-paragraph\">Designed by Jonas Daehnert on Printables<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-desc wp-block-paragraph\">A loud, flat whistle that fits in a pocket or on a zipper pull. Every scout should carry a whistle on hikes and campouts.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/495173-flat-pocket-whistle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View on Printables<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group t87-act cat-safety src-thingiverse is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image t87-act-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:2933021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thingiverse.com\/assets\/37\/96\/3b\/06\/db\/emwi_1.png\" alt=\"Compact Emergency Whistle, photo by whistleblower\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: whistleblower on Thingiverse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading t87-act-title\">Compact Emergency Whistle<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-tags wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"t87-tag\">Safety &#038; first aid<\/span> <span class=\"t87-tag t87-tag--lic\">CC BY<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-by wp-block-paragraph\">Designed by whistleblower on Thingiverse<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-desc wp-block-paragraph\">A small two-chamber emergency whistle the designer describes as extremely loud. Test a few prints side by side and keep the loudest.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:2933021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View on Thingiverse<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group t87-act cat-safety src-printables is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image t87-act-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/912791-ultralight-altoids-ifak-individual-first-aid-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.printables.com\/media\/prints\/912791\/images\/6978418_4c313c05-b514-457e-96fb-0f90966f08db_d58d5653-34e9-42bd-a547-a76afd77e08d\/thumbs\/cover\/640x480\/jpeg\/img_0238.webp\" alt=\"Pocket First Aid Kit Organizer, photo by The 3D Printing Warrant\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: The 3D Printing Warrant on Printables<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading t87-act-title\">Pocket First Aid Kit Organizer<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-tags wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"t87-tag\">Safety &#038; first aid<\/span> <span class=\"t87-tag t87-tag--lic\">CC BY-NC-SA<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-by wp-block-paragraph\">Designed by The 3D Printing Warrant on Printables<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-desc wp-block-paragraph\">An insert that turns a small mint tin into a pocket-size first aid kit. A good start on the personal first-aid kit for Tenderfoot 4d.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/912791-ultralight-altoids-ifak-individual-first-aid-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View on Printables<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group t87-act cat-nav src-printables is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image t87-act-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/918722-backpacker-pace-cord-bead-for-orienteering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.printables.com\/media\/prints\/918722\/images\/7472857_92f37061-ecda-4ba7-b3fd-8ed63c246cff_47769091-d989-4f7f-a684-130107584753\/thumbs\/cover\/640x480\/jpg\/kimg0344.webp\" alt=\"Pace Cord Bead, photo by Cyclone-6\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Cyclone-6 on Printables<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading t87-act-title\">Pace Cord Bead<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-tags wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"t87-tag\">Navigation<\/span> <span class=\"t87-tag t87-tag--lic\">GPL 2.0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-by wp-block-paragraph\">Designed by Cyclone-6 on Printables<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-desc wp-block-paragraph\">Beads for a pace-count cord, to keep track of distance on a compass or orienteering course. Pairs with the Night Compass Course meeting activity.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/918722-backpacker-pace-cord-bead-for-orienteering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View on Printables<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group t87-act cat-nav src-printables is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image t87-act-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/939502-orienteering-control-punches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.printables.com\/media\/prints\/939502\/images\/7179754_a7a8d386-75f4-46ba-9836-5ba6a767492e_e111e756-8f92-4498-983a-c592d447e280\/thumbs\/cover\/640x480\/jpg\/pinces.webp\" alt=\"Orienteering Control Punches, photo by Samy\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Samy on Printables<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading t87-act-title\">Orienteering Control Punches<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-tags wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"t87-tag\">Navigation<\/span> <span class=\"t87-tag t87-tag--lic\">CC0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-by wp-block-paragraph\">Designed by Samy on Printables<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-desc wp-block-paragraph\">Make your own control punches so scouts can prove they reached each checkpoint on a troop orienteering course.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/939502-orienteering-control-punches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View on Printables<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group t87-act cat-nav src-thingiverse is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image t87-act-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:6540038\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thingiverse.com\/assets\/32\/18\/99\/b4\/d2\/4a73c8c9-08fd-4823-ae35-4cf83a4846c8.png\" alt=\"Scout Orienteering Tokens, photo by Traumahawk\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Traumahawk on Thingiverse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading t87-act-title\">Scout Orienteering Tokens<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-tags wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"t87-tag\">Navigation<\/span> <span class=\"t87-tag t87-tag--lic\">CC BY-SA<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-by wp-block-paragraph\">Designed by Traumahawk on Thingiverse<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-desc wp-block-paragraph\">Made by a scout dad for his own troop. Tie the tokens to landmarks; scouts follow compass headings from one to the next and spell out a word as they go.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:6540038\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View on Thingiverse<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group t87-act cat-lnt src-printables is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image t87-act-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/1330156-hiking-trowel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.printables.com\/media\/prints\/eb7e6491-9a7f-4344-91b1-f6ef29174332\/images\/10035623_a986ef96-6ce0-475c-868a-30ecde90853d_ac3bb184-72b2-483f-b9b7-803ac0afb95a\/thumbs\/cover\/640x480\/jpeg\/img_0345.webp\" alt=\"Hiking Trowel, photo by BN3D\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: BN3D on Printables<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading t87-act-title\">Hiking Trowel<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-tags wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"t87-tag\">Fire &#038; Leave No Trace<\/span> <span class=\"t87-tag t87-tag--lic\">CC BY-NC-SA<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-by wp-block-paragraph\">Designed by BN3D on Printables<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-desc wp-block-paragraph\">A lightweight trowel for digging cat holes, so the patrol can practice Leave No Trace on the trail.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/1330156-hiking-trowel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View on Printables<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group t87-act cat-lnt src-printables is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image t87-act-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/309840-flint-and-steel-fire-starter-case-with-tinder-stor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.printables.com\/media\/prints\/309840\/images\/2720829_504e85c5-4290-4af4-8fd0-034252729c81\/thumbs\/cover\/640x480\/png\/striker_holder-06.webp\" alt=\"Flint and Steel Fire Starter Case, photo by Handy Handcrafts\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Handy Handcrafts on Printables<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading t87-act-title\">Flint and Steel Fire Starter Case<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-tags wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"t87-tag\">Fire &#038; Leave No Trace<\/span> <span class=\"t87-tag t87-tag--lic\">CC BY-NC<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-by wp-block-paragraph\">Designed by Handy Handcrafts on Printables<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-desc wp-block-paragraph\">Keeps a flint, striker and tinder together and dry. Useful for practicing fire building for Second Class.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/309840-flint-and-steel-fire-starter-case-with-tinder-stor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View on Printables<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull t87-act-cta is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading t87-act-cta-title\">Know a great scouting print?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"t87-act-cta-text wp-block-paragraph\">Send the link (and a photo of your print) to <a href=\"mailto:bsatroop87@hotmail.com\">bsatroop87@hotmail.com<\/a> and we\u2019ll add it here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<script>\n(function () {\n  var bar = document.querySelector('.t87-act-filter');\n  if (!bar) return;\n  var cards = document.querySelectorAll('.t87-act');\n  var count = bar.querySelector('.t87-act-count');\n  function apply(f) {\n    var shown = 0;\n    cards.forEach(function (c) {\n      var on = f === 'all' || c.classList.contains(f);\n      c.hidden = !on;\n      if (on) shown++;\n    });\n    count.textContent = shown + (shown === 1 ? 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