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The 10 Essentials
Date: 9/28/09
THE 10 ESSENTIALS
Any time you hike, bike, backpack or venture into the wilderness, remember to always carry the 10 Essentials:
____ 1. Water
____ 2. Map & Compass
____ 3. Flashlight/batteries
____ 4. Knife, pocket
____ 5. First Aid Kit, small (Medication if any you are taking)
____ 6. Extra Clothing (Jacket)
____ 7. Trail food - and if told to Matches
____ 8. Sunscreen/Sunglasses
____ 9. Rain Gear - Also can be two large trash bags or rain poncho/solar blanket
___ 10. Whistle (and Mirror unbreakable)
Other important items:
____ Hat
____ tissue/toilet paper & ziplock baggy
____ lip balm
____ rain poncho/solar blanket
Even though there are more than ten items the pack’s scout essentials, are often cited as the 10 Essentials.
Each scout shall be responsible for having in their possession the required Scout Essentials at each camp-out or activity of the pack unless advised otherwise by adult leader.
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