Compasses
what can you use if you don't have a compass
The Sun or Polaris (the North Star) can be used to find true north.
about how many liters should your bag hold for a weekend trip
30-50 liters
What disease can you get from a tick bite
Lyme disease
What is orienteering
A sport where participants navigate to control points along trails using a map and compass, the winner is the one with the shortest time.
Does a compass point to true or magnetic north
magnetic north
what are the two main hiking backpacks
External and Internal frame packs
what is the longest hiking-only trail
The Appalachian Trail
What are the lines showing elevation on a map called
Contour lines
What is one kind of compass is used for orienteering
A baseplate or thumb compass
What does Mr. Maclean call a backpack
A Rucksack
what is the minimum amount of water you should have per hour of hiking
1/2 a liter
What is the most common map used for Oerintering
A topographical map
where was the compass invented
China
Where should the heaviest items in your bag be placed
In the middle of the pack against your back
what are the 10 essentials for hiking
Navigation, headlamp, sun protection, first aid, knife, fire, shelter, extra food, extra water, extra clothes.
What are the Controle points marked with on a map
Circles
what is the difference between true and magnetic north in Massachusetts
-8.38°
When was the first backpack with a zipper invented?
1938
How Long is the Tripple Crown Hike
about 7,940 miles
What does the start of a course marked with on a map
A triangle