For all who have posted, Thank You!

Yes, this is a very vague question. Yes, a tool can be anything that one can use. I live in a very small town and our local Postmaster and his spouse lead a group of Girl Scouts. He and I have exchanged tidbits of info concerning backpacking/camping from time to time. The Postmaster and his spouse along with many other local adults (including myself) have had training outings with his troop. The young ladies asorb the training and info like a thirsty sponge. Things taught to them include primitive firebuilding, shelter building, foraging, primitive water purification, signaling, first aid, orientering etc... All in all these young ladies reguardless of their age are quite proficient in their skills.

One day while I was in the Post Office chatting with the Postmaster, a few girls from his troop came in. The eldest girl asked me this very question. I responded,"my gurkha kukri". I asked her what her choice would be. She responded,"My hatchet".

Twice a year the young ladies are taken into the local national forest or wilderness area for a 3 day outing to put their skills to the test. They are allowed only their knife, multi-tool, whistle, one light source, their personal survival kit (which they have put together themselves)and first-aid kit. Of course, many adults acompany them on these outings for safety purposes.

Interesting.......