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{{refimprove|date=September 2008}}The '''Scout Outdoor Essentials''', as practiced by the ], are a list of ten items that should be brought by each individual to any outdoor activity, such as ] or ]. The origins of the list derive from the ] listed in the climbing course taught by the Mountaineering Club since the 1930s.

Different levels of Scouting have different lists of essentials, and a different number of items. The differences come from an effort to use appropriate items for each age.<ref></ref>

== Boy Scout Essentials ==
As listed in the Eleventh Edition of the '']'', they are:

* A ''']''' (presumably more than just a ], a ] for example). In order to use a knife in Scouting, you must have your ] award.
* A ''']'''. A basic kit for ] might include ]s, ], sterile ], ], ], ], a mouth-barrier device for ], scissors and ].
* '''Extra clothing''' to match the weather. Multiple layers are superior to a single massive ], because ] is adaptable to a wide range of temperatures.
* '''Rain gear'''.
* A ''']'''.
* '''Trail ]'''.
* '''Water''' Portable ] and ]s may be used to obtain potable water from virtually any source. If a water-source is unavailable the use of a ] should be considered. Also bring ]
* ''']es and/or a firestarter''' may be used to light ]s 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 ], ], ] and a wide-brimmed ].
* '''] and ]'''.

== Webelos Scout Essentials ==
The 2003 edition of the ''Webelos Handbook'' lists these items as the "Outdoor Essentials".<ref>Cub Scout Webelos Handbook, 2006 printing, ], pages 363, (2003), {{ISBN|0-8395-3452-3}}</ref> This list is part of the additional information for the Outdoorsman activity Badge.

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== Bear Cub Scout Essentials ==
The 2003 edition of the ''Cub Scout Bear Handbook'' lists these items as the "Outdoor Essentials".<ref>Cub Scout Bear Handbook, 2005 printing, ], pages 277, (2003), {{ISBN|0-8395-3451-5}}</ref> This list is one of the requirements for the "Let's Go Camping" elective, #25.

# First aid kit
# Filled water bottle
# Flashlight
# Trail food
# Sunscreen
# Whistle
# Map and Compass
# Rain gear
# Pocket knife
# Matches or fire starters.

== Wolf Cub Scout Essentials ==
The 2003 edition of the ''Cub Scout Wolf Handbook'' lists these items as the "Eight Essentials"
.<ref>Cub Scout Wolf Handbook, 2004 printing, ], pages 222, (2003), {{ISBN|0-8395-3450-7}}</ref> This list is detailed in requirement b for the "Let's Go Camping" elective, #25. Wolf Cub Scouts are cautioned to "Always take these eight essentials:"

# First aid kit
# Filled water bottle
# Flashlight
# Trail food
# Sunscreen
# Whistle
# Rain gear
# Matches

==See also==
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==References==
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==External links==
* {{cite web |url=http://bsahandbook.org/ |title=Boy Scout Handbook}}
* - The Official BSA Supply website
* Webelos activity badge on
* Scouting Magazine article on

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