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Posted by Bill S on April 23, 2008 at 6:37:54 pm EDT
In reply to The NEW Ten Essentials posted by Bill S on March 21, 2008 at 1:09:36 pm EDT

Well, ok, I capitulate. My profound apologies for posting the article reference in the first place, particularly since at least one person continues to misunderstand the basic idea.

"Navigation" is a function that is needed. Map, compass, GPSR are specific "gear" to be used as tools.

Sun Protection is a specific need. Sun block, sun glasses, broad-brimmed hat are specific tools to function in covering that need.

Insulation is a specific need to preserve body heat (aka "stay dry and warm"). Clothing, including rain gear, is a specific tool to help with that need. Note that desert climates have a different requirement for this need than winter or arctic climates.

Illumination is a specific need at certain times of day and in certain situations. Flashlights, headlamps, candles, are among the many possible tool to satisfy that need.

....

Nutrition is a specific need (to paraphrase someone, you can live for 3 weeks without food - maybe you can, but not me). Food, whether "extra" or not, is a tool to satisfy that need, along with the items needed to prepare the food.

Hydration is a specific need (again, to paraphrase someone, you can live for 3 days without water - hmmm, ever spent time in Death Valley in the summer without a water supply?). Water, whether "extra" or not, along with various means of purification (filters, chemical purifiers) is the tool for satisfying that need.

... etc etc

Yes, Alicia, the Ten Essential Systems is a list of needs, while the original list was gear items that served as a set of mnemonics to prompt planning thought on what the needs are and how to satisfy them. One would hope that certain people would realize that. But obviously, I don't know how to open their eyes. Well, an Old GreyBeard doesn't know anything about the outdoors anyway.

Hey, isn't beating on and kicking a Dead Horse fun? Well, I guess I would rather just get out there (only hiked 4.6 miles today, just missing today's rain).

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