Compass: A device for finding direction with a needle that can move easily and that always points to magnetic north
Noun I have a compass and a pocketknife in my backpack.
Water purification tablet: They are pills that make the water drinkable, it is very useful
Noun The active ingredient in water purification tablets is often chlorine
First-aid-kit: A box or bag containing basic medical equipment such as bandages and antiseptic cream
Noun I have a first aid kit in the car.
Whistle: To make a high sound by forcing air through a small hole or passage, especially through the lips, or through a special device held to the lips
Noun The police officer used his whistle to direct traffic
Mirror: A piece of glass with a shiny, metal-covered back that reflects light, producing an image of whatever is in front of it
Noun Brady is always looking at himself in the mirror
Fishing line and hook: Strong plastic string used with a fishing rod to catch fish
Noun The fishing line snapped because the fish was too big
Needle: A thin metal pin, used in sewing, that is pointed at one end and has a hole called an eye at the other end for thread
Noun The tailor used a needle and thread to sew a button back on the shirt
Candle: A stick-shaped piece of wax with a wick ( piece of string) in the middle of it that produces light as it slowly burns
Noun A candle is burning on a corner of my desk
Folding knife: The folding knife is a tool normally used in the kitchen, it can be taken on a trip, due to the little space it occupies
Noun Folding Knives are very versatile
Sleeping bag: A large, thick bag for sleeping in, especially when you are sleeping outside, for example in a tent
Noun We need to tie the sleeping bag to the net.
Raft: A flat floating structure for traveling across water, often made of pieces of wood tied roughly together and moved along with a paddle ( pole with a flat end)
Noun We sailed our raft down the river for hours until we found a good spot to camp
Magnifying glass: A piece of curved glass that makes objects look larger than they are
Noun She examined the diamond with a magnifiying glass
Flask: A container that keeps drinks hot or cold, usually used outsiide the home
Noun My flask keeps coffee nice and hot
Machete: A large knife with a wide blade, used for cutting trees and plants or as a weapon
Noun Jim is using a machete to clear the weeds in the garden
Cord: She pulled the cord of the Venetian blinds to raise them and let in the sun.
Noun The cord for the curtains broke and they wouldn't open.
Matches: A short, thin stick made of wood or cardboard and covered with a special chemical at one end that burns when rubbed firmly against a rough surface
Noun En la mayoría de casas usan fósforos
Lighter: A small device for providing a flame for a cigarette, etc.
Noun Use the lighter to start the barbecue
Battery: A device that produces electricity to provide power for radios, cars, etc.
Noun All cars use a battery
Safety Pin: A metal pin that is bent pack on itself to form a spring, with a guard on one end to cover the point
Noun Safety pins were used to fasten diapers
Flashlight: A small light that is held in the hand and usually gets its power from batteries
Noun I always take a flashlight when I go camping