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A trowel that can be used to dig a cathole. Other outdoor organizations have variations of the Ten Essentials pertinent to local conditions.. Boy Scouts of America's "Scout Basic Essentials" are quite similar (Map and Compass, Sun Protection, Extra Clothing, Flashlight, First-Aid Kit, Matches and Fire-starters, Pocketknife, Trail Food, Water Bottle, and Rain Gear.) [6]
The "Ten Essentials"--ten items supposedly necessary for a safe hike--are a widely-accepted dogma in backpacking. But they don't necessarily stand up to scientific scrutiny.
It is offered at both base camps Powhatan and Ottari. Scouts are divided into groups of 8-10 boys, and paired with a Life or Eagle Scout who serves as their guide. Participants learn the essential skills of Scouting, and complete many of the requirements for Tenderfoot through First Class through interactive lessons, daily competitions, and a hike.
Since then, there have been many variations of the list. The Scout Outdoor Essentials is the BSA's version of the list. Personally, I've only heard of the BSA's list as the Ten Essentials, but I think it's an important distinction that this is the BSA's official version of the list. 75.118.130.66 15:14, 8 September 2010 (UTC)
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Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide youth social movement employing the Scout method. It is a program of informal education with an emphasis on practical outdoor activities , including camping , woodcraft , aquatics , hiking , backpacking , and sports .
The trail can be hiked in 2 configurations: the first (5 miles (8.0 km)) meets a requirement for the 2nd Class rank, while the second (10 miles (16 km)) satisfies one of the requirements for the Hiking Merit Badge. Highlights along the trail include the boyhood home of Dan Beard. There is a patch available from the Council for walking the trail.
Everything a Cub Scout does in the advancement program is intended to achieve these aims and aid in personal growth. On June 1, 2015, Cub Scouting changed the advancement system to an "adventure" system, including required and elective adventures for all ranks.