Hiking First Aid
Moleskin is a thick adhesive bandage used for these 2 purposes.
What are Hot Spots, and Blisters?
Good ol' Raisins and Peanuts
What is GORP?
(Not Trail Mix)
This is the most important thing to pack on any trip!
What is water?
Phone apps and the news are 2 good ways to check this before leaving home. Looking at the sky may help with this on the trail.
What is the weather?
"Take only ____, leave only _____."
What is:
"Take only PICTURES, Leave only FOOTPRINTS"?
This common "injury" can be mitigated by using special lotion, wearing appropriate clothing, and drinking plenty of water.
What is Sunburn?
Nuts, Candy, Dried Fruits, Cereal, Granola, and even Dried Meats are common ingredients in this.
What is Trail Mix?
(not GORP)
How you know where to go.
What is a map?
If hiking without a buddy, this is an important way to keep you safe.
What it telling someone your itinerary and / or mapped path?
These are the 4 principles of the Outdoor Code.
What are:
Be Clean in my outdoor manners,
be careful with fire,
be considerate in the outdoors,
and be conservation minded?
These common irritants can be avoided by wearing hats, or applying a deterrent spray.
What are bugs or insects?
Clif, Kind, Nature Valley, and many others make this common trail food.
What is a Snack Bar?
(Energy Bar)
Wicking under-layers, temperature appropriate, and good condition are what you want in this item.
What is clothing?
Path, Time, Distance, and Elevation are important parts to determine when doing this.
What is mapping out a hike?
Plan ahead, camp & travel on durable surfaces, dispose of waste properly, leave what you find, minimize campfire impacts, respect wildlife, be considerate of other.
What are the 7 principles of Leave No Trace?
We use this method to ensure that if someone is injured and can't move there is someone to go get help.
What is the Buddy System?
Foil pouches are a lighter weight alternative to this high-protein, shelf stable trail food.
What is canned meats?
We bring this to keep us dry while hiking.
What is rain gear?
(Also rain coat / pants)
(Not Poncho or Umbrella)
Carrying too much weight, excess items that are not of use, or duplicate items, are examples of this classic backpacking blunder.
What is Over-Packing?
Cat Holes are used to dispose of waste, and should be this deep.
What is 6-8"?
Tiredness or Weakness, Dizziness or Lightheadedness, Confusion, and Increased Heart Rate and Breathing are serious signs of this condition.
What is dehydration?
Soaking dried foods such as pasta in warm water while walking for later consumption is one way to to make this trail food. (Adding to boiling water is another.)
What is a rehydrated meal?
These are known as the 6 essentials.
What are:
A filled water bottle,
A First-Aid Kit,
Sun Protection,
Trail Food,
A Flashlight,
and a Whistle?
You can do this by breaking in shoes ahead, checking bags for fit, looking for leaks in water bottles, etc.
What is verifying your gear?
Travel responsibly, Respect the rights of others, Educate yourself, Avoid sensitive areas, and Do your part are the 5 principles of this program.
What is "Tread Lightly!"?