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10 Nifty Stocking Stuffers for Outdoorsy Kids Under $10

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Stocking stuffers are so hard to find. I need inexpensive but useful. Check out 10 Cub Scout stocking stuffers under $10!

Is it as hard for you to pick out stocking stuffers as it is for me? I don’t want to buy things my kids will discard right away, and I don’t want to spend very much money!

A few months ago, Michelle asked a question on the Cub Scout Ideas Facebook page. She wanted ideas for good but inexpensive scout and camping themed Christmas gifts.

Michelle, what’s up with planning your Christmas gifts in August?? It’s almost Christmas, and I haven’t even thought about gifts! 🙂

Our great group of Scouters on the page gave us some awesome suggestions! Using many of their ideas, I’ve put together a stocking stuffers gift guide for Cub Scouts.

This gift guide has 10 stocking stuffers (plus a bonus one!) that are less than $10. They make great gifts to wrap up and put under the tree too.

 

#1 – Fire Starter

How do you start a fire without matches? Use one of these handy fire starters.

We have a fire striker, and there are a couple of things you should know. You need to scrape the black coating off before you try lighting a fire.

The Scouts will need to be patient and keep trying. Once you get the hang of using it, you’ll be able to light a fire quickly.

This gift is for the older Cub Scouts. Not sure I would give a Wolf one of these! 🙂

Your Webelos and Arrow of Light Cub Scouts can use the fire starter to help them complete requirements for adventures.

The first requirement of the Webelos required adventure, Cast Iron Chef, is to light a fire. The activity doesn’t require that you light it without matches, but it would be fun to try.

The Castaway elective adventure for Webelos and Arrow of Light has them demonstrating how to light a fire without matches!

 

#2 – Hand Crank Flashlight

Charging your flashlight by turning a crank is definitely cool when you’re on a Cub Scout campout!

This hand crank flashlight doesn’t need batteries because it’s powered by cranking it. My electrical engineer husband tried to explain to me how this works, but I still don’t totally understand. 🙂

Don’t you hate it when you need a flashlight and the one you grabbed has dead batteries? Nothing more frustrating!

We have a couple of these, and they solve that problem. I would much rather crank for a bit than have to go drag out the battery box.

Cub Scouts love to camp! Get these for your Cub Scouts, and you don’t have to worry about checking batteries as you’re packing up for the camping trip!

 

#3 – Cap Light

What Cub Scout doesn’t want to turn their cap into a beacon? 🙂 Seriously, a cap light is great when you need light but also need to use your hands.

Every rank except Webelos has a campfire program requirement. The Scouts need to do some type of performance–a song, skit, etc. The bright LED lights in the cap lights make incredible spotlights!

 

#4 – Paracord Bracelet Kit

This is the perfect paracord starter kit! It comes with the paracord and buckles to make 10 bracelets.

Paracord is a bit on the expensive side, so the cost can’t be beat!

We’ve made survival bracelets many times, and it’s a good activity to keep them busy during the winter months. If your child has never made them before, the kit is a great way to get them going.

 

#5 – Carabiner Mug

This carabiner mug stocking stuffer is at the top of the coolness chart. The kids can take it on camping trips so they won’t have to use disposable cups.

Kids can pretend they’re drinking coffee just like Mom and Dad do when they use their carabiner mug. And walking around with it hanging on your belt will definitely give your Scout some “cred” with the other campers!

 

#6 – Knot Tying Cards

These knot reference cards will be great to have on hand for your Cub Scouts to use when they practice tying knots. Keep them at home, take them on a road trip and pack them in your camping gear. The Scouts will be able to practice their knots just about anywhere!

There are four adventures in the new Cub Scout program that require them to tie knots, so the cards will be a great gift for these ranks. Here are the knot requirements:

 

#7 – Compass

Every Cub Scout should know how to use a compass! And the best way to learn is by practicing with your very own compass.

The Wolf Finding Your Way adventure requires that the Scouts complete three activities with a compass. Attach this to a keychain or zipper pull, and you’re ready to work on those adventures!

 

#8 – Spork

Why carry three eating utensils when you can carry just one? This handy “spork” is a spoon, fork and a knife all in one.

The spork is just fun! And it helps the environment because it’s reusable. My son’s Boy Scout troop just made the decision to stop using disposable plates, cups, and eating utensils, so this will be perfect for him. The sporks are inexpensive enough that if our kids lose one, we’re not out a lot of money.

 

#9 – SlapLit LED Bracelet

Now, these look super fun! They’re slap bracelets, which are cool just by themselves. But, they are also an LED light. Cub Scouts can easily be seen around your campsite when they’re wearing one of these.

Wouldn’t it be awesome if the boys and girls wore these while they’re singing a Cub Scout song that has hand motions?

 

#10 – UNO Wilderness Cards

Pack this deck of UNO Wilderness cards the next time you go camping. It’s the classic card game of matching colors and numbers with a fun wilderness theme–perfect for your camping trip!

 

Bonus #11 – Swiss Army Knife

Every Cub Scout should have a Swiss Army knife, but after they have earned their Whittling Chip (at least, for most Scouts!). They make perfect stocking stuffers! I made this bonus #11 because the knife is over $10.

Not that I’m an expert of pocketknives, but it seems like the Victorinox Swiss Army knives are some of the best.

What other inexpensive Cub Scout stocking stuffers would you add? Leave a comment to let everyone know!

Yours in Scouting,
Sherry

P.S. Are you looking for a meaningful activity you can do with your son during the holiday season? Try doing some Good Turn Random Acts of Kindness!

Comments

  1. Amber says

    Great list! I went and bought four of the mugs (one in each color for each member of the family). I also picked up 4 of “ALPS Mountaineering Camp Pillow – Regular” for 8.73 a piece! And because I spent over $50, I got free shipping. Score!! Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Leanna says

    you can get most of the 10 essentials for outdoors for under $10. So instead of hanging a stocking, hang a nice new daypack loaded with the 10 essentials.

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  4. Maribel says

    The links for the caribiner mug and compass show them as not available. You might want to update them with affiliate links for similar items on Amazon

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  5. DaveJ says

    Really great selection of items! And very hard to choose just one. The best I can do is narrow it down to a top 3. That would be the Firestarter, the compass, and the carabiner mug, simply because a Scout should always have all three when camping!

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  23. Christa says

    I really like the idea of the carabiner mug and we are big fans of the sporknif, that’s the name my boys came up with!

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  35. Ann Sweet says

    My boys are huge fans of the carabiner mug – if you can nab one with a lid bc you never know where wasps and bees are traveling lol

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  52. Julie Robertson says

    What an awesome list! My son would really like most of these and would love the compass and the cap light. Now I need to rethink his stocking….

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  54. Laura Lucsky says

    Wow! What a great list of items. I love your blog, it’s given me many great ideas for den meetings, pack activities and even day camp activities. Thank you so much for sharing.
    Yours in Scouting! Laura

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  58. Tessa Hill says

    What a great list. It is hard to pick just one, but I would have to go with the knife, with the Uno game a very close second.

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  60. Jamie says

    Great stocking stuffers! My boys would love all of these. Thanks for the ideas. 🙂 I think the Uno cards are my favorite.

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  63. Bob Long says

    I think the hand crank flashlights are great. Our Council offered them as a special joining incentive for September but all my existing Scouts wanted one too!

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  64. Ian says

    What a great list! I think the uno and knot cards are my favorites (especially since I’m always forgetting different knots myself lol).

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  66. Tracy Ellerbeck says

    This would be awesome. Our house is 2 scout strong and I’m a leader in 2 troops and this Christmas is beyond impossible for my little family. This would make it a little brighter and make 2 scouts beyond happy.

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  71. Julie says

    I have to say this is a pretty great list!! I love it all !! And you have hit every great point! I can’t decide what I like the best!! I love the knot card because that would be a great road trip acativey !! But I also love the uno!! That’s because we play it at our camp outs!!

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  79. Wendy Tateishi says

    Great ideas! We are always looking for ways to enhance my son’s Cub Scout experiences. The knot cards will be awesome for car trips, and that hiking compass rocks!

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  82. Connie says

    The cap light would come in SOOO handy! Imagine having to look through your stuff for something that you need and having both hands free! Reading a book just before bed without bothering the others around you would be very thoughtful. So many times that a boy would be able to use this handy gadget.

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  83. Katie says

    Great ideas. Might use them for the blue and gold ceremony as i don’t have enough time to get them together for Christmas. Thanks for the ideas.

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  86. Lance says

    What a great list!! My Scout would love ALL of them, lol. My favorite is the knot tying cards. An essential for scouts! Thanks for all you do.

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  92. Angela Jenkins says

    These are all great gift ideas! If I had to pick one, though, I think I’d have to go for the hand crank flashlight. Super handy for campouts!

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  95. Amanda says

    This is an awesome list! I would love the knot tying cards for my den. That would make an awesome meeting activity. And the uno cards would be great for our next campout. The mugs look great too. I think I need this whole list

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  99. Melissa P. says

    Thanks for the great ideas! Stocking stuffers have gotten tougher as my kids grow older, and this list is very helpful!

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  117. Eric Gehlhausen says

    I really like the fire starter set. I believe it is the best and most practical of all the gifts listed. Not that I wouldn’t take any of them.

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  118. Justin D. says

    I’m partial to the spork. As we’ve tried to move the pack away from paper products and more to their own mess kits, I’ve come to realize how nice it is to have simple utensils. Although there are a bunch of great items on the list!

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  122. Lisa McDaniel says

    My favorite socking stuffer is the fire starter! My Scout is a Webelos and excited to start getting to work with the campfire!

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  125. Leanne Iscaro says

    It’s hard to decide which stocking stuffer is the best! I guess I’d have to pick the Swiss Army knife as I love mine. Thanks!

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  127. Darlene Raessler says

    These are ok great stocking stuffer ideas for scouts. It’s hard to decide what would be my favorite to choose. Other ideas are Flashlight and a reusable water bottle. I know you have the cup (and it’s great for mask time), but while hiking or at Scout camp drinking water is very important.

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  133. Lisa Dauer says

    Thank you for the great ideals. I have 2 scouts. All are perfect for them but I had trouble deciding. I got it down to the flashlight cap, compass and firestarter. Happy holidays!

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  135. Stacy Eastwood says

    Thanks for the list. I saw the slap lit bracelet at our council office. My boys would like that. The uno cards would be fun too. As a leader, I would think the knot thing cards are.great for anyone.

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  139. MAGENA CLEMENTE says

    I love the Uno Wilderness cards! Such a fun and fitting twist on one of our favorite games and it it is great for both my Cub Scouts and my Boy Scout!

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  140. Jim Good says

    I love all the gift ideas! My boy would love the carabiner mug! He loves using the carabiner to attach needed things to his belt loops. This would add to him collection! Thanks for all the ideas.

    Jim

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  142. Erin Brown says

    It’s too hard to choose a favorite! The firestarter is so handy, but I really love the caribener mug. I wish I’d seen that one before backpack training! While they are generally going to be over $10 (though not by much!), a super light backpacking stove would be a great stocking stuffer.

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  145. Akela Sarah says

    Your site always has such wonderful ideas…for EVERYTHING! So glad I found you 3 years ago when I first started working with my Pack.
    These are great gifts for my scout sons 🙂

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  149. Jennifer Larrison says

    I love the crank flashlight! I think it should be a requirement to have one! I can’t tell you how many times my kids show up without extra batteries!

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  152. Julie B says

    The knot tying cards are really cool! It’s easy to forget what you’ve learned and this is a nice, portable refresher.

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  157. Christine Jordan says

    All kids need a hammock! My kids love them and my older scouts take them to sleep in during their summer overnighters.

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