Sideattaching suspenders 2 things you didnt know you the scout outdoor essentials theyre called essentials for a reason. For longer hikes, carrying heavier loads, or more technical terrain, hiking boots offer more support. I rarely have to use anything in it but i know its there of i have no other options. The boy scouts motto is be prepared, so lets do it justice. Its when something goes awry that youll truly appreciate the value of carrying these. We all want our cub scouts to be safe especially when were doing outdoor activities such as hiking. Every scout should be equipped with these ten essentials on any camping trip. The essentials of merit badge counseling 247 scouting. Presenters notes essentials in serving boy scouts of. Cub scout six essentials for hiking cub scout ideas. For a short day hike that doesnt involve a heavy pack or technical terrain, trail shoes are great. My bar boy scouts essentials camping kit scouting boy scouting outdoor camping tent camping. Cub scouts will only need a small kit of their own.
On a chalkboard or other large flat surface, tape the questions in their categories with lowest value questions at top and highest at bottom this is how a jeopardy board is laid out. This system was developed by the mountaineers, and additional details can be found in the book moutaineering. Displaying all worksheets related to 10 essentials boy scouts. Backpacking treks, horseback cavalcades, and training and service programs offer young people many ways to experience this legendary country. We pitted three scouts against three average readers to find out. I recommend a firstaid kit supplemented with a few other items on the ten essentials list. This is an overview of the 10 essentials that boy scouts carry. Avoid large, heavy sheath knives, or ones that are made for war. Whats worse is that its titled boy scout 10 essentials. Scoutmaster positionspecific training boy scouts of america. Soon youll be hiking, going on camping trips, and experiencing unforgettable adventures. A pocket knife is a more important essential for a scout in hiking. Laura started the activity by briefly discussing the cub scout six essentials and what each would be used for. So a small pocket knife is one of the boy scout 10 essentials for hiking.
A completed the fifth grade, 11 years old, or earned the arrow of light award. A pocketknife or multitool can be handy in a wide variety of situations. Explain to your counselor the hazards you are most likely to encounter while participating in search and rescue sar activities, and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond to these hazards. This quintessentially american fraternity, however, wasnt actually developed in the u. Use it to cut cord, trim a bandage, slice cheese, whittle a tent stake, open a can, tighten a camp stove screw, and take care of hundreds of other tasks. Pocket knife firstaid kit extra clothing rain gear. The boys looked at the pictures of the essentials that are in their books. Many of the suggestions below have been arrived upon after several years of different uses and applications. Here is a list of the boy scout outdoor essentials, and my product suggestions. Contingencies are more common than actual emergencies. Their kids should have some adhesive bandages, moleskin to prevent blisters, antibiotic ointment single use. The bsa handbook goes digital august, 2009 bryan wendell whats new 7 last week we told you about the new boy scout handbook, available now online or at your local scout shop. The scout basic essentials 10 essentials bsa troop 58.
Finding current requirements for a merit badge boy scout requirements current edition merit badge pamphlet latest printing. Map and compass recommend scout handbook with pen in ziplock bag warm weather clothing 1. Boy scout 10 essentials a pocket knife boy scouts have carried pocket knifes for over a century now. Scouts are encouraged to consult these maps before and during the hike. The boy scouts of america bsa colloquially, the boy scouts is the largest scouting organization and one of the largest youth organizations in the united states, with about 2. What to pack for a day hike the ten scout essentials.
True, on a routine trip you may use only a few of them or none at all. The cub scout six essentials, learned as part of the wolf rank, includes a halfdozen items every cub scout should carry when going on hikes or campouts. Such as, for cutting a rope, fruits, branch of a tree, vegetable for cooking, and also various kind of activity. How effectively the boy scouts of america influences the lives of youth depends on its leaders and their ability to apply the aims and methods of scouting these are the keys, and developing the ability to use these keys is what this course is all about. An overview of what scouts and cubs should pack on a day hike, including the 10 essentials and also what scouts can learn from dave canteburys 10cs system. Its important for our cub scouts to be safe and prepared whenever were doing outdoor activities like hiking. Of course, these can be used for other outdoor activities, too. The boy scouts of america compiled a list of the cub scout six essentials for hiking. Presenters notes essentials in serving scouts with disabilities essentials in serving scouts with disabilities expiration date this presentation is not to be used after dec. Before you answer the call of the wild, pack these 10 emergency essentials. Scout skills jeopardy give each patrol leader a flashlight or small flag to use as a buzzer. Its useful for tasks as large as building an emergency shelter or lighting a campfire with poor fuel, or as small as repairing a damaged backpack. These are items every cub scout should carry in their personal gear when going on hikes or campouts. Philmont scout ranch, the boy scouts of americas premier high adventure base, challenges scouts and venturers with more than 214 square miles of rugged northern new mexico wilderness.
The scout basic essentials 10 essentials posted on september 12, 2011 by william root. While doing any outdoor activity with your cub scouts, each boy should have the following six essentials. If youve recently signed up for the boy scouts, youll want to have all the essentials ready. The ten essentials are a collection of first aid and emergency items organized into ten categories, or systems. The scout basic essentials should go on every scout outing, including hikes. Other outdoor organizations have variations of the ten essentials pertinent to local conditions boy scouts of americas scout basic essentials are quite similar map and compass, sun protection, extra clothing, flashlight, firstaid kit, matches and firestarters, pocketknife, trail. Each of these systems is explained in greater detail below. You can find a discussion of the essentials in the boy scout handbook and the fieldbook. Tinder name four poisonous snakes found in the united states. As a scout, scout leader, and having the honor of being asked th fill the role of scoutmaster regrettable only for a year for a troop in zimbabwe. Packing the ten essentials whenever you step into the backcountry, even on day hikes, is a good habit. Guess what the bsa 10 essentials are in the handbook page 264 of the 12th edition, and this list does not match it. Boy scout winter camping checklist basics dress in layers, the trapped air helps keep you warm, and you can shed layers if you warm up. Boy scout day hike essentials packing list a scout should always enter the woods with his day pack.
But do the troops truly rule when it comes to outdoor skills. This kit is your scout s air bag its essential but you hope, like the air bag in your car, youll never need it. Worksheets are camping, backpacking, the essentials of merit badge counseling, the essentials of merit badge counseling, bear necessities, the essentials of merit badge counseling, merit badge group instruction guide, merit badge counseling. Lord robert baden powell what kind of wood is used to start a fire. Based upon decades of experience and a personal preference to be prepared for a scenario where a day hike could turn into an overnight stay, this is a list of the prepared boy scout 26 required essentials and survival gear you will need for a day. Scoutmasters wrote the book on camping, and built an army of packtoting teens. More information can be found in the hiking section of the boy scout handbook. The 10 scout outdoor essentials boy scout troop 9 of. Stay dry if you get wet, make sure you change into dry clothes as soon as. Basic first aid kit mountain equipment hiking with kids gear shop health and safety summer activities dear santa scouts glove. The scout basic essentials 10 essentials posted on september 12, 2011. Thats why the boy scouts of america has compiled a list of the cub scout six essentials for hiking.
With wholesome activities such as hiking and camping, and an emphasis on honesty and community service, scouting provides an excellent model for a healthy childhood. The essentials can also be used for other outdoor activities as well. Laura explained sun protection could mean a hat or sunscreen. This entry was posted in announcements by william root. There are ten essential items that a scout should have while hiking or camping outdoors. The 10 essentials ten things to have on every hike. Slide 10 partner with the scout communicate respectfully with the scout. Requirements for the search and rescue merit badge. Scouting trivia questions how many boy scout ranks are there. This list is based upon the scout basic essentials included in the scouts bsa handbook and fieldbook with a few twists. To see my specific recommendations for ten essentials check out this page in my gear guide. In addition to the ten essentials youll use regularly carry some spares. Boy scout 10 essentials for hiking hiking essentials for. Scout outdoor essentials checklist boys life magazine.
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