Weather Prep
What type of jacket should you bring in case of rain?
What is a rain jacket
True or false : You should feed a animal if they look hungry
False : Principle number 6 Respect all wildlife - leave them alone
True or false : you should always try on your backpack before a backpacking trip
True
Why is it important to break in hiking boots BEFORE the hike?
What is to prevent bisters and injury
What type of bag should you store your clothes in to avoid getting them wet?
What is a waterproof bag (Plastic bags work as alts too)
What should you do with gray water (dirty dishwater)?
What is drain out food bits then scatter the water 200 ft out.
Why is removing extra packaging from food important?
What is trash reducing and saving space
What is the number 1 safety thing you should ALWAYS bring with you camping?
What is a first aid kit
In cold/wet weather, why do we not want to wear cotton?
What is cotton absorbs moisture
while hiking ona a desgnated marked trail, you find a shorter unmarked route to get to your location faster, what do you do?
What is continue on the marked path, don't go down unmarked trails or paths
Where in your backpack should you keep rain gear and why?
What is the top of your backpack for easy access
What is clothing item should you typically bring more than you need?
What is socks
What is the recommended amount of water you should drink on a hot backpacking trip
What is 2-4 liters
Recite All 7 principals of Leave No Trace
What is 1. Plan ahead, 2.Durable Surfaces, 3. Dispose of waste properly, 4.Leave what you find, 5.Minimize Campfire impacts, .6 Respect Wildlife, 7. Be considerate of Others
Where should the heavist items in your backpack go?
What is against your back, to maintain stability
Why are plastic Nalgene (or Nalgene type) bottles typically preferred for camping/backpacking
What is lightweight, capacity and ease of use
You're hiking and notice the wind picking up, clouds darkening and temp dropping, what should you do first?
What is finding safe shelter or lower ground and getting away from tall objects.
Explain 4 Principals of Leave No Trace
What is 1. Plan ahead, 2.Durable Surfaces, 3. Dispose of waste properly, 4.Leave what you find, 5.Minimize Campfire impacts, .6 Respect Wildlife, 7. Be considerate of Others
What the carrying - body ratio for backpacking?
What is 20~30% of your body weight?
What material is best for a backpacking sleeping bag?
What is down insulation