Task · part of 7. Prepare a real expedition
7(c). Pre-expedition check, and the SAFE Checklist
Required Often forgotten
Run a check covering requirement 6's steps and share the results with your counselor. Then walk through the Scouting America SAFE Checklist together and make sure every foreseeable hazard is addressed.
Notes and warnings
Warning. The Scouting America SAFE Checklist is walked through WITH your counselor, and every foreseeable hazard has to be addressed before you go. This is the last gate before the expedition.
Where this step comes from
- Exploration Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2026-08-05), Requirement 7(c) · Names the Scouting America SAFE Checklist and requires the pre-expedition check to cover requirement 6's steps.