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The Scout Outdoor Essentials, as practiced by the Boy Scouts of America, are a list of ten items or categories of items that should be brought by each individual to any outdoor activity, such as camping or hiking. They are often called by their former (though now unofficial) name, the "Ten essentials". 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.〔(Age-Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities )〕 == Boy Scout Essentials == As listed in the Eleventh Edition of the ''Boy Scout Handbook'', they are: * A pocket knife (presumably more than just a knife, a Swiss Army knife for example) can come in handy in a wide variety of situations. It is 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. * A first aid kit can be a lifesaver. Literally. A basic kit for first aid might include adhesive bandages, medical tape, sterile gauze, moleskin, soap, antiseptic, a mouth-barrier device for CPR, and scissors. * Extra clothing to match the weather. Multiple layers are superior to a single massive jacket, because layered clothing is adaptable to a wide range of temperatures. * Rain gear is very important. Being wet from rain may result in hypothermia, a potentially fatal condition. * A flashlight is, of course, important for finding one's way at night. * Trail food 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. Dehydration may develop into heat exhaustion and heatstroke. The human body may only survive for a few days without water. Portable water purifiers and water stills may be used to obtain potable water from virtually any source. If a water-source is unavailable the use of a dromedary bag should be considered. * Matches and/or a firestarter may be used to light fires 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 sunblock, sunglasses, lip balm and a wide-brimmed hat. Used properly, it will prevent sunburn and possibly heat exhaustion. * Trail maps and compass 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. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Scout Outdoor Essentials」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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