Compass Use
This part of the compass always points to magnetic north!
What is the needle?
The name of the portable stove commonly used by Scouts for outdoor cooking
What is a camp stove?
This is the primary rule of Leave No Trace while hiking
What is pack it in, pack it out (carry in, carry out)?
Often the color blue, this is the waterproof sheet often used to block wind or create a makeshift shelter in snow
What is a tarp?
the first step in treating a minor cut or scrape
What is clean the wound with soap and water?
This is the term for the difference between true north and magnetic north
What is declination?
This cooking method uses foil to seal food and cook it directly on hot coals?
What is foil cooking?
This piece of equipment helps reduce strain on your knees during a hike
What are trekking poles?
The best material to use as an insulating layer for sleeping bags in winter camping (sleeping pad material)
What is closed-cell foam?
The 'R' in the acronym RICE stand for this in first aid
What is Rest?
This is the 360-degree bearing directly opposite to a 90-degree eastward heading
What is 270 degrees (west)?
The act of rubbing oil on your Dutch oven and baking it in the oven to make it non-stick
What is seasoning?
The general advice for how much water to carry on a day hike
What is at least 1 liter per person for every 2 hours?
This safety rule is essential to avoid frostbite on extremities
What is keep fingers, toes, and ears covered?
This is the condition caused by extreme heat and characterized by dry skin and confusion
What is heatstroke?
the process of determining your location on a map by using two or more landmarks and their bearings
What is triangulation?
This knot is often used to secure a pot over an open fire while cooking
What is the clove hitch?
You should do this if you encounter a wild animal on a hiking trail
What is stay calm, keep your distance, and slowly back away?
This camping technique involves constructing a snow wall or trench to shield your tent from high winds
What is trenching?
This is the first thing you should do when treating a victim of hypothermia
What is remove them from the cold environment?
This technique involves pacing a specific distance while using a compass bearing to navigate difficult terrain
What is dead reckoning?
The term for making your own mix of dried ingredients, like rice and spices, to create lightweight meals for hiking
What is meal prep or dehydrated meal planning?
The technique you can use to help maintain balance while crossing a river on a hike
What is use trekking poles or link arms with others?
The scientific effect that makes layering clothing crucial in winter camping
What is the layering principle or 'trapping body heat' with air insulation?
The first aid technique can help clear an obstructed airway
What is the Heimlich Maneuver?