Outdoor Essential Tools

Hello, I'm the OUTDOOR PROFESSOR from DiscoveringTheOutdoors.com. 
Here's your outdoor tip on essential tools for your next outdoor adventure.
“Be prepared” is a well-known Scout motto and important advice for any trip you take into the outdoors.  There are many variables that determine the essentials that you need to take with you depending on the details of the trip, but there are a few things that are important for you to always carry.  A first aid kit should always be first on the list, but there are some other essentials…and you need to remember that even a short walk in the outdoors can turn into a longer adventure if the unexpected occurs—remember Gilligan’s three hour tour.  So prepare for some extended challenges.

Here’s the list for you to consider:

1.  A whistle—signaling for help should be a high priority whether you are in the woods or on the water.  Much less energy is required to blow a whistle than yelling and the sound of a whistle will travel much further.
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