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Scout Outdoor Essentials
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The '''Scout Outdoor Essentials''', as practiced by the
Boy Scouts of America, are a list of ten items or categories of items that should be brought to any outdoor activity, such as
camping (recreation) camping or
hiking. They are often called by their former (though now unofficial) name, the "
Ten essentials".
As listed in the Eleventh Edition of the
Boy Scout Handbook, they are:
* A '''
pocket knife''' (presumably more than just a
knife, a
Swiss Army knife for example) can come in handy in a wide variety of situations. It is useful for tasks as large as building an emergency
shelter or lighting a
campfire with poor
fuel, or as small as repairing a damaged
backpack.
* A '''
first aid kit''' can be a lifesaver. A basic kit for
first aid might include
sticking plaster adhesive bandages,
Surgical tape medical tape, sterile
gauze,
moleskin,
soap,
antiseptic, a mouth-barrier device for
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR, and scissors.
* '''Extra clothing''' to match the weather. Multiple layers are superior to a single massive
jacket, because layered
clothing is adaptable to a wide range of temperatures.
* '''Rain gear''' is very important. Being wet from rain may result in
hypothermia, a potentially fatal condition.
* A '''
flashlight''' is, of course, important for finding one's way at night.
* '''Trail
food''' is good for maintaining your energy. However, the human body can reportedly survive for weeks without food, so starving to death should be the least of your worries if you become lost in the wilderness.
* '''Water''' is probably the most important of the Essentials.
Dehydration may develop into
heat exhaustion and
heatstroke. The human body may only survive for a few days without water. Portable
water purification water purifiers and
water stills may be used to obtain potable water from virtually any source. If a watersource is unavailable the use of a
Dromedary Bag dromedary bag should be considered.
* '''
Matches''' may be used to light
fires for heat, or for signalling purposes. (Publicly owned forests in the United States often have lookout stations for forest fires and signal fires.)
* '''Sun protection''' may include
sunblock,
sunglasses,
lip balm and a wide-brimmed
hat. Used properly, it will prevent
sunburn and possibly
heat exhaustion.
* '''
Map and
compass''' are probably the most important tools one can carry in case of getting lost, but they won't be of any use to someone who does not know how to use them. In knowledgeable hands, they can be used to determine one's location and the best route to reach another location.
Category:Boy Scouts of America
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