Req 9 — Double Tripod Chippewa Kitchen
9.
Working in a group, (or individually with the help of your counselor) build a full size pioneering structure, using one of the following designs in the Pioneering merit badge pamphlet:Carefully plan the project, assembling and organizing all the materials, referring to the points under Safe Pioneering, and complying with the height restrictions in the Guide to Safe Scouting.
Double Tripod Chippewa Kitchen
The Chippewa kitchen may be the most practical option in the whole list. Instead of building something mainly to prove you can, you build something that helps your patrol cook, organize gear, and work more efficiently in camp.
Why Scouts like this option
- People actually use it during camp.
- It combines tripod ideas with service-minded design.
- It rewards thoughtful layout, not just height or drama.
This official video is the strongest direct preview for the option.
🎬 Video: Double Tripod Chippewa Kitchen (video) — https://youtu.be/ttOG0msK4EQ?si=o3gujOvObReMDEfL
Features to think about
A useful kitchen is planned around tasks
- Where will cooking gear hang?
- Where will pots, utensils, and wash items go?
- Can people move around it safely while cooking?
- Is the structure stable enough for repeated use all weekend?