Sleeping/Tenting
Breathing or burying your face into your sleeping bag may cause this.
Moisture that gets the sleeping bag wet.
This is the worst material of clothing you can wear.
Cotton. It does not wick away moisture and gets wet easily.
White gas.
Most injuries from winter hiking are from this.
Slipping or falling.
Keeps your water bottle from freezing.
This is an easy way to warm up your sleeping bag before bed.
Putting a warm bottle of water into your sleeping bag.
This item is attached to your boots/shoes to prevent slipping on snow or ice.
Ice spikes/cleats or crampons.
As well as giving you energy, food also helps with this.
Keeping you warm.
Everyone must have one in order to stay safe, and must always stay with one.
A buddy.
Protects your eyes from UV rays.
Sunglasses/goggles.
Staying safe is different from being comfortable. This is the number of degrees lower in which a sleeping bag must be in order for you to stay comfortable.
10 degrees Fahrenheit
This hat material is best for insulating.
Wool or synthetic material.
What is recommended for lunches while hiking?
Easy to make meals, dense in protein, carbs, and fats.
If lost or injured while hiking, one of these should be set up.
Emergency shelter.
Helps you know where you are going.
Navigation tools.
This type of sleeping pad should go under your inflatable sleeping pad in order to maximize your insulation.
Extra thick socks may not always be the right choice for this reason.
They do not keep your feet warm if they make your boots/shoes too tight.
This type of food is great for cold camping because they are easy to transport, lightweight, and prepare.
Freeze-dried meals
Should be checked ahead of time before beginning to hike.
Weather forecast, area.
Used to treat injuries.
First aid kit.
The best type of tent for high winds and heavy snowfall.
A 4 season tent.
Three layers are recommended for cold weather camping + backpacking. In order, they are named base layer, middle layer, and outer layer. They each function as follows. (Answer each individually)
Base layer: Wick away moisture
Middle layer: Insulate heat
Outer layer: Protects from water
Putting your fuel canister in this may help it from freezing.
Water
It is best to stay off and away from these while hiking in the winter.
Frozen lakes/rivers/ponds.
The type of stove that uses white gas.