First Aid
If you have a simple cut or scrape what do you do?
Wash with soap and water, apply ointment, and cover with a dry sterile bandage.
When you first arrive at your campsite and are looking for a place to pitch a tent, what is the first thing you look for?
A spot that is level and has very little to no debris above it.
Which type of rope do you whip? Which type of rope do you fuse?
You whip natural rope and fuse synthetic rope.
what is the difference between a sell-by date and a best-before date?
A sell-by date is the last day to legally sell the item. A best-before date is the last day you are recommended to do consume the items.
What do you do when an insect stings you?
You try to take the stinger out with a flat object (don't squeeze it)
Explain "Pack it in, Pack it out."
Whatever you take to camp must be taken home. If there is no trash can at your campsite, make sure to grab all litter and any trash bags you used.
How do you tie a square knot (in simple terms, doesn't have to be very long)?
Take the rope in your right hand and go over and under the rope in your left hand. Then take the rope that is now in your left hand and go over and under the rope that is now in your right hand. Tighten.
Who Cooking and Cleaning should be done by/with
Your patrol or buddy/partner,( Please do not say someone or together) especially when working with fire.
Would you feel the pain of a third degree burn? Why?
No, because a third degree burn goes deep enough to affect the nerves (aka burns them)
When planning a camping trip what 6 questions do you need to answer (ex: where)?
Where, when, who, why, what, and how
What is clove hitch knot used for?
It is used to begin and end many lashings.
How do you clean dishes after cooking while on a campout?
Use the three pot system: one is full of hot water and soap, another with just hot water, and the third with cold water and a few drops of bleach.
What should you do when a large object is embedded in someone?
Control the bleeding, stablize the object with sterile pads and get the person to a doctor.
What are the 10 basic essentials?
Pocketknife, first aid kit, extra clothing, rain gear, water bottle, flashlight, trail food, matches/fire starters, sun protection, map and compass
What is the difference between tinder, kindling, and fuel?
Tinder is small stuff that catch fire easily (pine needles, grass, shredded bark)
Kindling is small twigs the size of a pencil (slightly bigger.)
Fuel is thicker sticks and logs.
Where should you put your dirty water? How far away? Should you leave all your food in the water as compost?
You should dig a sump hole 2 feet deep, 1 foot across, 75 feet away from open water and streams. No, you should not leave your food in there and sift it out instead.
What is the difference between heat stroke and heat exhaustion?
Heat stroke is more severe, no sweating
Heat exhaustion has a lot of sweating,has mostly to do with tiredness.
What are three things you can use to repair gear?
Any 3 of the following: patch kits, seam sealer, sewing kit, tent-pole repair kit, duct tape
How do make a safe fire site?
Either build it in the camp's designated fire ring or a spot of gravel, sand, or bare earth. Choose a site with no tree branches above it. Rake away any debris such as pine needles, leaves, or twigs. Make sure to have a bucket of water on hand as well as a camp shovel.
Can you drink milk after its expiration date? Why?Will it taste good? (ANSWER ALL QS)
Yes, (after you sift the milk) because of the antibiotics used. It'll taste disgusting, so I suggest you don't try it, Ashley.