The 10 Essentials
This item is used to cut ropes or whittle wood.
What is a pocketknife?
The first thing you should do after getting a small cut.
What is cleaning the wound?
You should always have this, along with a map, in case your GPS runs out of battery.
What is a compass?
The phrase a scout remembers when they see a red sky at night.
What is "salior's delight"?
Besides matches, a scout can use this tool to start a fire.
What is a fire starter, lighter, or Ferro rod?
This essential includes items like sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.
What is sun protection?
A scout might get this minor injury on their foot after a long hike.
What is a blister?
The part of a compass that always points north.
What is the magnetic needle?
To protect your gear from rain, a scout can pack their extra clothes in this.
What is a waterproof bag?
A scout should always have this nearby whenever there is an active fire.
What is a bucket of water?
This essential is for seeing in the dark and should always have extra batteries.
What is a flashlight or headlamp?
This should be used as a barrier when helping someone who is bleeding.
What are non-latex gloves?
A scout should always leave this behind to ensure they don't get lost on the trail.
What is a trip plan?
A sign that bad weather may be coming if smoke hangs low to the ground.
What is "a blow" or strong wind?
Small, dry sticks, and twigs used to get a fire started.
What is kindling?
This essential can include items like extra socks, a warm hat, or a jacket.
What is extra clothing?
The mo0st important items to have in your first aid kit for a bee sting.
What are tweezers and an antiseptic wipe?
To make sure you don't get separated on a hike, this is the system that young scouts should use.
What is the buddy system?
When facing a sudden storm, a scout should find shelter away from these tall objects.
What are tall trees?
When starting a fire, a scout should make sure there are no flammable items within this many feet.
What is 10 feet?
This is what a scout should have ready to keep a map from getting wet in the rain.
What is rain gear?
This condition is caused by the body losing too much water, and is prevented by drinking water regularly.
What is dehydration?
A scout uses this to determine their position by looking at landmarks on a map?
What is "taking a bearing"?
The condition that can happen on cold, wet hikes when cotton clothing loses its insulating abilities.
What is hypothermia?
The three elements needed to make a fire, often called the "fire triangle."
What are heat, fuel, and oxygen?