Bell Tent – Fab or Fad ?

Bell Tent – Fab or Fad ?

Oct 24, 2024

Are Bell Tents any Good? The Bell  Tent is making a resurgence in Australia. Is this resurgence based on the re-discovery of its brilliance ,on a yearning for the good-old-days…when life was wonderful in all respects, or a dissatisfaction with light weight dome and...
Self inflating mat vs foam

Self inflating mat vs foam

Aug 10, 2022

Are self-inflating mats always the best choice? What do most on-ground campers sleep on? Air mattress, foam mat, or self-inflating foam mattress? We discuss the pros and cons of the 3 sleeping mat styles. A corporate friend of Victorian Scouting recently generously...
Caring for Canvas Tents

Caring for Canvas Tents

Sep 30, 2020

Maintenance and Care of Canvas Tents With a canvas tent, the need for proper care and maintenance starts when you buy it.  A canvas tent should last 20-30 years, but it’s durability will depend on how you treat it while using it and storing it. After purchase care New...
A new load Telstra Rope FREE at Q store

A new load Telstra Rope FREE at Q store

Oct 16, 2018

Metres of Telstra Rope for the Scouting Community A new load of Telstra Rope (used) has arrived at the Q-Store. Telstra Rope has a proven track record of versatility. What could your Scout Troop or Cub Pack use it for? Knotting, crafts, lashing, practice back...
Winter Jackets for Scouters

Winter Jackets for Scouters

Sep 25, 2018

Will your jacket keep you cosy this winter? Will camping be memorable for all the right reasons? Or will it be tough going? Does your current jacket offer the versatility that your weekend activities requires? Too warm in the morning, not warm enough as the cold...
Scout clothing, scarves & badges

Scout clothing, scarves & badges

Jul 6, 2018

Merchandising The Merchandising section of the Q Store can arrange badges, scarves, tapes and merchandise, to support your group or district and to help you advertise your event or special occasion – clothing, flags, banners or metal badges. Modern, retro,...