Water Safety
How do you size a canoe paddle properly?
Hold the paddle upside down, with the grip on the floor. The top of the paddle should be between your chin and your nose.
If it doesn't fit properly, don't use it.
How do you survive troop 76?
You don't
What are two types of camping backpacks?
Internal frame
External frame
Name as many REAL types of Lashings as you can
Diagonal
square
Tripod
Sheer
What are the 2 main types of stoves?
Bonus: Whose patrol (name of Patrol Leader and Patrol Name) could not start a fire during the December Campout *Bonus for whoever can get it
Backpacking and 2 Burner Stoves
Bonus: Kevin with the Rattlesnake Patrol
Acronym of PFD
Bonus Points for Acronym of PDF
What is Personal Floatation Device?
Bonus: Portable Document Format
List methods to filter water. The most correct options, will get 200 points.
Boiling
Sand, Charcoal and Gravel Filter
Clean socks
Purification Tablets
Life Straws
How much water should you bring on a camp-out per day?
2.0 liters or 0.5 gallons per day
Which rope is stronger? Synthetic or Lashing Rope?
Synthetic Rope
What is the proper procedure for cleaning?
Rinse, Wash, and Sanitation Buckets for dirty dishes
How do you check if your PFD fits?
Pull it upwards towards your face, if the shoulders go past your ears, it's too big.
What are the BODY temperatures that you can experience hypothermia and heat stroke
Hypothermia - Below 95o
Heat Stroke - Over 98.6o
Other Options: Too Cold; Too Hot
Where should you put the heaviest objects in a backpack?
Bonus: How many square miles is Philmont? The closest answer gets 300 bonus points
In the middle, away from the back
Bonus: 140,177
What is Pioneering?
Pioneering is the art of using ropes and wooden spars joined by lashings and knots to create a structure
What is the water boiling point and freezing point. The winner will be the one who is able to list the most temperatures for freezing and boiling in Fahrenheit, Celsius and Kelvin
Fahrenheit: 32o , 212o
Celsius: 0o , 100o
Kelvin: 273o , 373o
List as many members of the Camp Mattatuck Waterfront Staff as you can
Girl's Option: Name as many Camp Mattatuck staff members that you can
Count it up!
List signs of Dehydration
What effect does altitude have on your cooking?
Air pressure is lower, so it takes longer for things to cook
What is the first knot of a lashing?
Clove Hitch
What is the first thing you should do if you get a burn from cooking?
Run it under cold water, or put ice on it
Why is it dangerous to be in the water during thunder and lightning?
Lightning regularly strikes water, and since water conducts electricity, a nearby lightning strike could kill or injure you.
How far should dishwashing happen from camp?
200 ft
What is warmer? Snow shelter or Tent?
Snow shelter, it does a better job at being insulative
What are the steps of lashing?
Clove Hitch, Lashing, Frapping, Clove Hitch
What is better in the morning? Cold, Hot, or other type of breakfast?
Hot
Correct Answers Also Include: Poptarts or "We don't want Breakfast" because we want to go home!