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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 == | |||
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| As listed in the Eleventh Edition of the '']'', they are: | |||
| * A ''']''' (presumably more than just a ], a ] for example) can come in handy in a wide variety of situations. It is useful for tasks as large as building an emergency ] or lighting a ] with poor ], or as small as repairing a damaged ]. In order to use a knife in Scouting, you must have your ] award or ] award. | |||
| * A ''']''' can be a lifesaver. 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''' is very important. Being wet from rain may result in ], a potentially fatal condition. | |||
| * A ''']''' is, of course, important for finding one's way at night. | |||
| * '''Trail ]''' is good for maintaining your energy. Hunger and low blood sugar can interfere with concentration and coordination. | |||
| * '''Water''' is probably the most important of the Essentials. ] may develop into ] and ]. The human body may only survive for a few days without 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. | |||
| * ''']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 ]. Used properly, it will prevent ] and possibly ]. | |||
| * '''] and ]''' are probably the most important tools one can carry in case of getting lost, along with the basic skills to use them. In knowledgeable hands, they can be used to determine one's location and the best route to reach another location. | |||
| == 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 ten 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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