First Aid
Camping Essentials
Hiking & Camping Essentials
What will you use?
Miscellaneous
100
What's one thing you can use from your scout uniform when someone needs a splint/sling for a broken arm
your Bandana/neckerchief
100
Its dark, you cant see. What do you need?
a flashlight/headlamp
100
You're lost from the group and you're hungry. What do you need from your 10 essentials?
Extra trail food!
-For example, when lost you can always calm yourself down by eating your favorite backup, a candy bar or trail mix
100
Its sunny! what would you need from your 10 Essentials?
- Water bottle
- Trail food (with lots of salts!)
- Sun protection
100
Name 3 things that should go in a bear-resistant canister.
Toothpaste, Deodorant, Mouthwash, Soap, Sunscreen, ChapStick, Food
-ANYTHING SMELLY!-
200
What are the 3 steps of approaching an injured person?
1. Check the scene around them to make sure you are safe as well
2. Call for help (911) or sending 2 people to get help/call
3. Approach safely and tell them you know First Aid and ask them if they would like your help. (unless the injured person is unconscious, then assume they need help.)
200
Is extra clothing an essential? Why or why not?
YES!! Extra clothing is essential.
example one: maybe because your clothing is wet and you need to have extra to keep warm
example two: you might lose your clothing and you will need another pair.
200
Its cold, the sun is setting and the wood for your campfire is not fully dry. What do you need from your 10 Essentials?
fire starters and matches! Theses are a must have on camping trips and even hiking. For example, you get lost, you need to start a small fire for a smoke signal and for a source of light/warmth.
200
It's freezing! What do you need from Your 10 Essentials?
- Water bottle
- Trail food
- Matches and fire starters
- Extra clothing
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You would also want an Emergency Blanket!!
200
Name 2 ways to avoid any type of blisters.
Wear work gloves, don't wear wet socks, cover "Hot Spots" with moleskin.
300
Name four things that should be found in your First Aid Kit.
Bandages, Alcohol Wipes, gauze pads, Moleskin, Soap or Hand Sanitizer, antibiotic ointment, Adhesive Tape, sewing kit, scissors , tweezers, hydrocortisone cream, pencil w/ duck-tape around it and paper, and a CPR barrier.
300
It's windy and rainy. You're very cold! what can you pull out of your backpack for warmth?
-Rain gear! as well as your puffy jacket and/or extra clothing
-fire starters/matches
300
The suns beating down on you. What's one thing you could use to fight against this problem.
Sunscreen and sun protection. For example bucket hats with a brim all around your head. Baseball caps are not going to protect your ears!!!
-When in the desert, where light, breathable long sleeves/ pants clothes to reflect the sun from body
300
You are lost with your group. What do you all use from your 10 essentials?
- First-aid kit
- Water bottle
- Flashlight
- Trail food
- Firestarters/matches
- Map and compass!!
300
What are these lines?
Contour Lines
400
How do you apply moleskin/foam to a hot spot?
A. cut the moleskin to the correct size and then just place it on top of the hot spot
B.put the moleskin in between the shoe and sock
C.cut moleskin to size then cut a hole in the center the same size as the hotspot, then apply
C. cut the moleskin to size then cut a hole in the center the same size as the hotspot, then apply
400
What is the essential you need if you have injured yourself?
First Aid
400
You are lost! But you see a lake with a large rocky mountain behind it! How can you use this info to show where you are? what will you need?
Map and Compass!
400
Its raining!! What will you need from your 10 Essentials?
- Extra clothing
- Rain gear
- Matches and fire starters
400
How important is Duck-tape? Give us 3 examples of what you can use Duck tape for.
1. used in First-Aid if the moleskin/bandage isn't sticky enough
2. temporarily seal holes in backpacks or food bags
3. If your shoe's sole is falling off, you can use the tape to hold in place
500
Name the Four Hurry Cases.
Stopped Breathing, Stroke, Severe Bleeding, Ingested Poison
500
What goes in your pocket, and has many uses, for example, it may have a corkscrew and a mini saw
Pocket Knife
500
Off the top of your head, Name All 10 Essentials you would bring with you on a camping trip!
- Pocketknife
- First-aid kit
- Extra clothing
- Rain gear
- Water bottle
- Flashlight
- Trail food
- Matches and fire starters
- Sun protection
- Map and compass
500
You are all alone. What do You need from your 10 Essentials?
TRICK QUESTION!!!
- Pocketknife
- First-aid kit
- Extra clothing
- Rain gear
- Water bottle
- Flashlight
- Trail food
- Matches and fire starters
- Sun protection
- Map and compass
500
What 4 things can you use fire for in a survival situation?
Purifying water, staying warm, cooking, and smoke signals