I can see my house from here...almost!

Watch the video above to see how a basic tripod can become much more than an object from which to hang pots over a fire.  Then check out your Handbook to brush up on square, Japanese square. diagonal and shear lashings as well as the square knot, clove hitch, and timber hitch.  Now study up and go get your Pioneering merit badge!  Remember that if you need it and don't have it you can always build it.