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Environmental Baddies 24w
i just took a job as a camp counselor for next summer, any recommendations on what i should have in my book bag for hikes and stuff?
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Anonymous 24w

Deodorant and spare socks

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Anonymous 24w

Hand sanitizer and extra band aids! Kids play hard and a band aid can help a kid feel better after a fall/injury, even if they really don’t need it. Do you need bug spray or bear spray?

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Anonymous 24w

Afterbite for the kiddies is always a good call

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Anonymous 24w

not experienced in this but i bet first aid, water, snacks (without nuts)

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Anonymous 24w

Bubbles

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Anonymous 24w

sunscreen that doesn't have avobenzone (the easiest one to find is probably Coppertone Baby mineral lotion). Kids always forget sunscreen and avobenzone is a decently common allergy.

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Anonymous 24w

Snacks, water, rain gear, first aid kit, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, warm layers, spare socks.

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Anonymous 24w

The 7 essentials as always

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Anonymous replying to -> bloup 24w

maybe a flashlight/lantern and a hand powered weather radio? i dont know if the radio is overkill

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 24w

Not practical but they just make things more fun

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 24w

you are a genius

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 24w

i did not know that thank you

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 24w

not so fun fact: it's harmful to coral reefs too

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 24w

i also didn’t know that, what does the avobenzone do in regular sunscreen? like does it have a purpose or just to kill the environment and children?

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 24w

I think it's just that the US has only ever approved 2 ingredients for sun protection and that's one of them (it's also called oxybenzone) while other countries have approved more, and unlike zinc oxide it dries clear without much effort on the manufacturer's side

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 24w

interesting thanks!

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Anonymous replying to -> #5 24w

which are…what exactly?

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 24w

Actually thank you for calling me out. We were supposed to know this years ago as cub scouts but here’s the official list I learned

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Anonymous replying to -> #5 24w

thank you!

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Anonymous replying to -> #5 24w

It’s 10+1 but it’s without a doubt the best list you find here

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 24w

And I wish I were joking but unless you’re like off the road car camping EVERY single one is required. Like I really wish I had extra dry clothing and trail mix

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 24w

Oh idk if your camp has the same procedures mine did, but if you have to do any daily reports or camper paperwork you might get a clipboard. Theyre easy to carry with everything else and also good for fanning fires imo

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Anonymous replying to -> #5 24w

Also a pocket knife is good for so many things you’d be surprised if this isn’t smth you’re already aware of

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 24w

The way all sunscreens work is by creating a thin chemical or mineral barrier on the skin to literally block UV rays

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Anonymous replying to -> #8 24w

Loveee afterbite as someone very sensitive to mosquito bites, alcohol based hand sanitizer works in a pinch but I’ve also had to use topical Benadryl before

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