food
A nutrient that is important for keeping your body fueled during long physical activities like hiking.
Carbohydrates
You should always bring plenty of this on a hike, especially in hot weather.
WATER!!!
Animals that are more active at night are called this.
Nocturnal animals.
This is used as shelter while camping.
A tent.
3-Letter emergency signal that is commonly associated with a person or group needing help.
SOS
This heavy, crush-proof container is required in many national parks to keep your food safe from wildlife.
bear canister
If you get separated from your group, you should stop and do this.
stay calm.
This is the natural environment where a plant or animal lives.
A habitat.
You sleep inside this to stay warm at night.
Sleeping bag
If you get lost while hiking, you should avoid this because it makes it harder for rescuers to find you.
WANDERING AROUND
You should always do this to wilderness water for at least one minute before drinking it or using it to cook.
Boil/boiling it
This emergency number can be called in the united states when you need police, fire, or medical assistance.
911
This is the minimum number of feet you should camp or defecate away from lakes, trails, and streams.
200 FEET
Small tool that helps you find your direction while hiking.
A compass.
This tool is vital for creating cuts, blisters, or unexpected injuries on the trail.
First aid kit
What is gorp?
A snack that typically has mixed nuts, raisins, and M&Ms. Its popular with hikers because of the quick energy.
If hiking in a group, you should walk in this formation to avoid widening the trail.
single file formation
To protect wildlife, you should never do this to them, as it alters their natural behaviors and health.
Feed them
This equipment provides light while you keep your hands free.
Headlamp
This essential safety item helps you start a fire for warmth or emergency signaling.
lighter, fire starter, or matches
Backpackers usually prefer this specific type of lightweight food that only requires adding boiling water to reconstitute.
Freeze-dried food.
What is hypothermia?
A painful condition that occurs when your core body temperature drops too low from cold, wet weather.
fire rings
This item goes underneath your sleeping bag and provides cushioning and insulation from the ground.
Sleeping pad
This survival rule reminds you to "stop, think, observe, and plan", its commonly abbreviated as this.
STOP