Food/Water
What foods should you NOT prepare for the last night of a week long outing?
Perishables such as meat, eggs, & fish.
If you open something in your first aid kit, what should you always do with it after you are done
Throw it away, even if it isn't used
When packing for an outing where you might get wet, what material should you generally avoid wearing?
Cotton, Wool, Organic fabrics
If your camp stove is not working, what should you not do?
Try to fix it or jerry rig it.
Who is your quartermaster?
Connor (799), Bethany(797)
What is a piece of equipment you should always bring when camping in a spot without access to clean drinking water?
A water filter
If someone in your group has an allergic reaction to something, what is a item you should have in your first aid kit?
What is an EpiPen
If I am going on a week-long outing, how many pairs of socks should i bring?
At least 9, one for each day plus two extra
Why is it important to make sure your tent is dry and clean?
To prevent mold from growing and overall nastiness
What are some examples of bad footwear?
Sandals, Crocs, open-toed shoes
What are some foods that would be GOOD to prepare for the last day of a week long backpacking trip?
Dried fruit, peanut butter, flat breads, jerky, non perishables
What are 3 very basic things you should always have in you first aid kit?
Bandages, gauze, disinfectants, tweezers, moleskin/burn pads
If i am going to be working around a campfire, what materials should I not wear?
Polyester, Spandex, Synthetic materials that melt
Why is wearing proper footwear important while hiking?
To prevent blisters, frostbite, and other injury
What should you do if the piece of equipment you borrowed is damaged?
Let your quartermaster know so he can get it fixed or buy a replacement
Why should you never store food inside of your tent, especially while camping in a non-populated area?
Bears, mountain lions, mice
If you have a daily medication you need to take and are going on an outing, what should you do with it?
Give it to a ASM with written instructions on how often you should take it and how much
If you are camping in the desert, What are some clothing items you should prepare?
Breathable long sleeve shirts, a hat with a wide round brim, layers, a warm hat
What are your ten essentials?
Pocketknife, Rain Gear, Trail Food, Flashlight, Extra clothing, First-aid kit, Sun protection, Map and compass, Matches and fire starters, and Water bottle
When cleaning your tent, what are some steps you should follow?
Set up your tent, wash your rainfly, hang it up, clean out your tent, wait for everything to dry, put it away
How much water should a physically active person drink a day?
75-150 ounces a day
What is an instance where you would use a tourniquet?
Extreme blood loss such as a missing arm or leg, punctured artery, ect
If I am going on a boating outing, what clothes should I prepare?
A Bucket hat, A hoodie/fleece, a rain jacket, extra socks
How much should your loaded backpack weigh?
at most 20% of you body weight (for the average person 30lbs)
You are on a week long backpacking trip and on day 3 a bear rips open your tent, rummages through your stuff, and eats all of your food. What did you do wrong and what should you do?
A: you left the food out in the open in an unsecure location that the bear can access, never leave food in your tent. B:Conserve energy and head to civilization as fast as possible, rationing whatever food you have left.