safety
An item with a scent/odor appealing to animals.
A smellable.
Four items in a completed mess kit.
Eating utensils, plate, bowl, cup.
Most scout tents are made of _______.
Nylon.
WWWWWH stands for.
Where, when, who, why, what, and how.
"Sea Base"
Places to avoid camping.
Hilltop, mountain top, high ridges, and possible targets of lighting.
Use for a compression sack.
Compress/minimize space taken by bigger items.
Something to consider when choosing a tent.
Ventilation, capacity, rain flies.
True or False: The camping merit badge is one of the 21 eagle required merit badges.
True.
"O Christmas Tree" is the tune for what scouting song.
Scout vespers.
Five of the ten scout essentials.
A pocketknife, water bottle, matches/fire starters, first aid kit, flashlight, sun protection, extra clothing, trail food, map and compass, rain gear.
What is a grommet?
Rings on items like tarps used to string ropes or to pound stakes into.
One of the best ways to evaluate a tent.
Use it.
True or False: A patrol first aid kit is listed as an essential item for group camping.
True.
A substance is considered _________ if bacteria and other microorganisms in the soil can break it down into natural components.
Biodegradable.
The distance a bear bag should be off the ground and away from the tree trunk.
20ft off the ground and 6ft away from the trunk.
The most common testing standard for sleeping bags.
European Norm.
True or False: Two-person tents are made to comfortably fit two people and their gear.
False.
Difference between frontcountry and backcountry.
Frontountry - campsites that can be reached by car ot hiking a short distance from a road.
Backcountry - remote, underdeveloped, and visited by serious campers.
A common nickname for golden-mantled ground squirrels at Philmont Scout Ranch.
"Minibears"
A safe place outside during a thunder storm.
There is no safe place.
Recommended pack capacity for 3-4 nights.
60-80L or 3,750in3 - 5,000in3
Pull out the corners of the floor and stake them into the ground, then use ____-______ to tie any guy lines around the stakes you've pushed into the soil.
Taut-line hitches.
When choosing a campsite, consider _________ impact, safety, size, comfort, water, stoves and campfires, privacy, and permission.
Environmental impact.
1975.