Originally Posted By: bacpacjac
[quote=Outdoor_Quest]
I guess that if you're smart enough to think about what you need to bring (and even that you need to bring stuff) I should give you more credit. smile



I think this is basically it. If you can get people to plan just a little and think ahead about things that might go wrong you prevent a huge proportion emergencies and "emergencies". Its that combination of agency and forethought that people really need, and carrying or not carrying the ten-essentials is a good indicator whether that's happening or not.
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A gentleman should always be able to break his fast in the manner of a gentleman where so ever he may find himself.--Good Omens