Knots
The knot that is right over left and left over right.
What is a Square Knot?
Wash your hands, clean the wound, and apply an antibiotic ointment and bandage. If the wound is deep, you may need a tetanus shot.
What are cuts and scrapes?
I start off the outdoor code...
What is As an American, I will do my best to?
I am the 12th law and I am about morals and ethics.
What is reverence?
A clean, sharp object can come in handy for a variety of situations.
What is a Pocketknife or multitool?
Used to tie a rope to a tree, ring, or dock.
What is a two half hitch knot?
Hot spot on the skin caused by friction. Treat as you would a cut or scrape.
What is a blister?
I will treat the outdoors as a heritage. I will take care of it for myself and others. I will keep my trash and garbage out of lakes, streams, fields, woods, and roadways.
What is Be clean in my outdoor manners?
Scouts look for the bright side of life and try to help others be happy.
What is Cheerful?
Snacks like granola, dried fruits, and protein bars can give you the energy you need to complete your hike.
What is Trail food?
This is the knot to use for staking out the guy lines of your tent.
What is a taunt line?
Treat minor burns with creams, jellies, or sprays. Let the area air dry, then cover it with a loose bandage.
What is a burn?
I will prevent wildfire. I will build my fires only when and where they are permitted and appropriate. When I have finished using a fire, I will make sure it is cold out. I will leave a clean fire ring or remove all evidence of my fire.
What is Be careful with fire?
Scouts are true to their family, friends, school, country, and Scout leaders
What is Loyal?
Includes a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and sunblock. Sun burns can happen even on cloudy days.
What is Sun protection?
I am a knot to be used for a temporary hold, or used at the start or end of a lashing.
What is the clove hitch?
If you suspect you've been exposed to a poisonous plant, wash the affected area and your hands. Avoid scratching. You can use hydrocortisone cream and cool compresses to relieve itchiness. If symptoms don't improve after a few days, seek medical attention.
What are poisonous plants?
I will treat the land and other land users with respect. I will follow the principles of outdoor ethics for all outdoor activities.
What is Be considerate in the outdoors.
Scouts follow the rules of their family, school, pack, community, and country
What is Obedient?
Bring extra items to match the forecast and be ready for changes in the weather. You might bring an extra layer or two.
Besides protecting you from getting drenched, it can be used to block the wind.
What is Clothing and Rain gear?
Need to tie two ropes together? This is the knot for you. This knot won't slip when ropes of dissimilar material and size are entwined.
What is a sheet bend?
Demonstrate the Heimlich maneuver.
What is choking?
I will learn about and practice good conservation of soil, waters, forests, minerals, grasslands, wildlife and energy. I will urge others to do the same.
What is Be conservation-minded?
A set of 12 principles that guide Scouts in their daily lives
What is Scout Law? Say the Law.
What is a map and compass?