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Which clothing choice helps prevent sunburn on a long outing?

Wear loose covering clothes and a broad-brimmed hat.

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  1. Covering clothes and a broad-brimmed hat ✔
  2. A sleeveless shirt and visor
  3. Dark glasses only

Why: The best sunburn treatment is prevention. Loose clothing can cover the arms and legs, while a broad brim shades the neck, ears, and face.

Huh, didn't know that: Midday shade is especially useful when sunscreen is unavailable.

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Answer: Covering clothes and a broad-brimmed hat. The best sunburn treatment is prevention. Loose clothing can cover the arms and legs, while a broad brim shades the neck, ears, and face.

  1. Scouting America Wilderness Survival Pamphlet filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_Badge_ReqandRes/Pamphlets/Wilderness%20Survival.pdf
    wear loose-fitting clothing that covers your arms and legs, and wear a broad-brimmed hat
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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