food
safety
wildlife + nature
camping gear
survival
100

A nutrient that is important for keeping your body fueled during long physical activities like hiking.

Carbohydrates

100

You should always bring plenty of this on a hike, especially in hot weather. 

WATER!!!

100

Animals that are more active at night are called this.

Nocturnal animals.

100

This is used as shelter while camping.

A tent.

100

3-Letter emergency signal that is commonly associated with a person or group needing help.

SOS

200

This heavy, crush-proof container is required in many national parks to keep your food safe from wildlife.

bear canister

200

If you get separated from your group, you should stop and do this.

stay calm.

200

This is the natural environment where a plant or animal lives.

A habitat.

200

You sleep inside this to stay warm at night.

Sleeping bag

200

If you get lost while hiking, you should avoid this because it makes it harder for rescuers to find you.

WANDERING AROUND

300

You should always do this to wilderness water for at least one minute before drinking it or using it to cook.

Boil/boiling it

300

This emergency number can be called in the united states when you need police, fire, or medical assistance.

911

300

This is the minimum number of feet you should camp or defecate away from lakes, trails, and streams.

200 FEET

300

Small tool that helps you find your direction while hiking.

A compass.

300

This tool is vital for creating cuts, blisters, or unexpected injuries on the trail.

First aid kit

400

What is gorp?

A snack that typically has mixed nuts, raisins, and M&Ms. Its popular with hikers because of the quick energy.

400

If hiking in a group, you should walk in this formation to avoid widening the trail.

single file formation

400

To protect wildlife, you should never do this to them, as it alters their natural behaviors and health.

Feed them 

400

This equipment provides light while you keep your hands free.

Headlamp

400

This essential safety item helps you start a fire for warmth or emergency signaling.

lighter, fire starter, or matches

540

Backpackers usually prefer this specific type of lightweight food that only requires adding boiling water to reconstitute.

Freeze-dried food.

540

What is hypothermia?

A painful condition that occurs when your core body temperature drops too low from cold, wet weather.

540
You should only build campfires inside of these pre existing, designated structures.

fire rings

540

This item goes underneath your sleeping bag and provides cushioning and insulation from the ground.

Sleeping pad

540

This survival rule reminds you to "stop, think, observe, and plan", its commonly abbreviated as this.

STOP

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