Things that your scout may like to have as a gift that they will find useful (in no particular order and a work in progress):
| Books | Ultimate Navigation Manual by Lyle Brotherton An Excellent manual from Beginner to Expert. Signed Copy available from the Authors site : https://shavenraspberry.com/ultimate-navigation-manual/ also AbeBooks, World of Books, ebay, and Amazon. Hill Walking by Steve Long Navigation in the mountains by Carlo Forte |
| Whittling knifes | If you want a good whittling knife for scouts then get one like these not a pen-knife. pen-knifes do not have sharp edged knifes for whittling. Carbon Steel blades take and maintain a sharper edge than stainless steel. But they do need more looking after. Keep dry and oiled. The Opinel Carbon Steel Lock Knife No.6  This knife is a great size for scouts the handle size means for all scout ages they can safely control the knife. Available from https://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/opinel-carbon-steel-lock-knife-56-p.asp Mora 840 Carbon  A great knife for the older scouts with lager hands. Smaller hands can struggle with the larger handle. Available from https://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/mora-840-carbon-clipper-companion-knife—military-green-13125-p.asp |
| Camping Gear | – Scout Blanket Perfect for evenings around the Campfire and to attach Badges to remind of your scout of there travels with blanket Badges. Available from the Woodley Scout shop or https://shop.scouts.org.uk/scouts-badges/scouts-badges-by-type/blankets?srsltid=AfmBOoq3c7YYtvqx8WrhYEhXkRs8Xu7NlwRaCzWdLGh_-LE8FSktce-7 – Sleeping Mats – Sleeping Bags |
| Hiking Gear | -Clothing -Socks -Boots -Rucksacks -Compass  The Eurohike Orienteer compass. Great value from millets. |
| Fire Lighting Kit | This can be a tin or tupper-ware box to keep the following in : Tinder : Fine wood shavings, Cotton Wool Accelerant : Vaseline or Alcohol hand gel Flint and Steel: Some good kits and all the bits available from TheBushcraftStore |
| Hillwalking aids | Personal First Aid Kit Waterproof Phone case Hillwalking reference cards Survival Bag or space blanket Emergency whistle Water proof bags to keep stuff dry. Map case |
