A Scout Pit is a stealth shelter, usually dug into the ground and disguised so as to be undetectable. They are intended for use by Scouts (no, not Boy Scouts, but Scouts as in those who move and live unseen while watching out for danger etc.)

Construction of a standard Scout Pit - From the Advanced Standard Class group at Yahoo Groups
Scout Pit - by Brian Merrill
Winter Scout Pit - Joseph Longshore II

Survival Shelter Scout Pit Cordage Furniture

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