Ranking The Difficulty Of Every Eagle-Required Merit Badge (Easiest To Hardest)

[@callsignkojak6345]

I've gotten both the hiking and cycling merit badges, and let me tell you that they involved the most challenging experiences of my life. The 50 mile in one sitting requirement for cycling tested my determination like nothing else has, and it felt great.

[@ColefromScoutSmarts]

That’s awesome! Congrats and great work 🤩

[@RealJAGaming]

I just joined crossed over to Boy Scouts in February, and recently got my scout rank. I find you very helpful!

[@mattbeitelspacher223]

I’m working on the hiking merit badge I did a 10 mile hike yesterday

[@youcantdothisjack]

Funny enough, the hiking merit badge in my troop, was 6, 20 mile hikes.

[@anithagopalam6730]

jeez, why

[@youcantdothisjack]

@@anithagopalam6730 my troop really took the "highest standards generate the highest results" method very seriously.

[@anithagopalam6730]

Thank you, Cole. I am a Tenderfoot rank and have earned only First Aid, and need a scoutmaster conference on my Personal Fitness merit badge. Also, can you make a separate merit badge video just about Citizenship in the Society merit badge? I heard its a new merit badge.

[@israeltries7361]

It’s really easy

[@trueclownster]

@@israeltries7361 Mhm. Took me two 2 hour sessions, and that was it.

[@perfxshun3766]

Bro I’m 16 and I gotta do personal management and fitness all over again. WISH ME LUCK

[@tomlucia6143]

the old scout hanbook emphasizes that you take a variety of badges. not all from the same category..for instance if you like stamp collecting try chemistry .former scout trp 1 of the crow patrol we actually had our own live mascot a crow names Herkimer i never made eagle scout but was patrol leader for two years tom.

[@hestu900]

Just Joined in January I adore scouts

[@Ender_246]

am actively working on cooking. your guide really helped me

[@mattbeitelspacher223]

I’m working on the hiking merit badge. I did it one of my 4 10 mile hikes yesterday and I haven’t done the 20 mile hike yet yesterday I was the one to lead the The people use the map

[@RealJAGaming]

I’m also taking a 5 day merit badge class to get Emergency Prepardeness, First Aid, Fire Saftey, and Saftey.

[@MysticMothe]

You can agree with me, Swimming is the easiest.

[@natpower5785]

i quit scouts cause they never gave me badges but now im back and i finally got some stuff

[@TorenMire27]

you have to work and learn to get merit badges lol

[@Dayfade9099]

Thanks Cole!

[@Nba_nut]

Sustainability can be easy depending on if you go to a merit madge fair. But if you try it at home it's really hard. But nice video ❤.

[@aa-vp8zl]

I was able to get the life saving and swimming at the same time!

[@learnscouting]

impressive

[@Zurtron]

Haven’t watched this yet, but cooking better be the hardest I am working on my project and have all the badges, cooking was so annoying.

[@MyNamesAaron]

Agreed cooking is hella hard

[@lucacorticelli6566]

I just finishes my hiking Merritt badge

[@Thebluegillwhisperer]

Just got my second class two weeks ago

[@ririthequestioneer]

"give public speech" My introverted self: *sweats aggressively*

[@trentencraig5622]

I think cycling is the hardest because it's the only one of these I don't have

[@Lowgraphicsdeer]

Your eagle patch is on the wrong pocket

[@yungrebul]

I got scout in two months and am absolutely horrified of tenderfoot

[@ColefromScoutSmarts]

Congrats!! While getting all the way to Eagle (or even finishing the tenderfoot reqs) may feel daunting now, just make slow and steady progress. It’s natural to feel a little overwhelmed, but finishing one requirement each meeting will get you ranking up in no time. Right now, just focus on having fun with your troop and learning all that you can. You have an incredible Scouting journey ahead of you, and I’m wishing you all the best!

[@TorenMire27]

you can do it

[@iqyeet8898]

wait what about citizenship in the society

[@ColefromScoutSmarts]

Citizenship in Society is a super important badge, and in terms of difficulty, I'd say it's most likely B-tier. Most CIS requirements are based on knowledge and what-would-you-do-type situations, so if you're rushing you should be able to finish it pretty quickly! If you want to hear some of my explanations to get started, check out my guide to the CIS merit badge: scoutsmarts.com/citizenship-in-society-merit-badge-guide/ ! :)

[@iqyeet8898]

@@ColefromScoutSmarts Thank you!

[@eldersprig]

Checked my Dad's edition of the manual. 30s. It had Public Health, Bird Study (!), and Pioneering as required for Eagle. I think they were scrambling a bit for relevant things to put into the requirements. There was Civics rather than 4(!) Citizenship badges. The new one seems a little woke to me.