I'm in the process of planning what to put in my nine year old sons pack for our first overnight (two nights actually) in case we get separated. Come to think of it, he'll be ten by the time we go. How time flies, but I digress. He'll be carrying bedding, warm clothes, an emergency blanket, whistle, a powerful flashlight, and a few other things. At some point, I need to go over with him what to do with the blanket. I don't anticipate getting separated, but luck favors the prepared.