The Updated 10 Essentials

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Matt Cockburn

Updated Ten Essential “Systems”
1. Navigation (map and compass)[GPS]
2. Sun protection (sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen)
3. Insulation (extra clothing)[including base (long underwear), mid(polar fleece, down,wool, etc), top layer (rain gear coat & pants, hat & gloves, extra socks]
4. Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)[and extra batteries]
5. First-aid supplies
6. Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candles)
7. Repair kit and tools
8. Nutrition (extra food)
9. Hydration (extra water)[and water treatment]
10. Emergency shelter

Classic Ten Essentials
1. Map
2. Compass
3. Sunglasses and sunscreen
4. Extra clothing
5. Headlamp/flashlight
6. First-aid supplies
7. Firestarter
8. Matches
9. Knife
10. Extra food

Troop 15 Essentials for SCOUT BACKPACKING TRIP/**DAYHIKES**
1. **Ten Updated Essentials** All items encouraged, some items may be divvied.
2. Big 3: Shelter, Sleep System (sleeping bag, insulation pad, etc), **Pack**
3. Stove, mess kit (mug, spork, bowl), fuel, pot & lid, biodegradable soap
4. **Lunch/Snacks**Portion of group food/gear.
5. **Toilet paper**double wrapped in zip lock bag
6. Toothbrush/paste/floss
7. **Whistle- We are pushing all scouts to have a whistle clipped to them on hikes.**
8. **Plastic Bags + extras to keep everything dry**
9. **Appropriate footwear**
10. **http://seattletroop15.com/outings/ click on “sign up” and fill out your portion of the spreadsheet**

Homework Read: http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/ten-essentials.html

Optional: http://boyslife.org/outdoors/outdoorarticles/6976/scout-outdoor-essentials-checklist/