Camping and Outdoor Ethics
What is the first point of the Outdoor Code
Be clean in my outdoor manners
What is a practical use of the square knot?
Joining ropes of similar diameter together
How do you treat a simple cut or scrape?
Wash out with soap and water, then apply with antibiotic ointment, lastly cover with a dry, sterile dressing or adhesive band-aid.
Clean and rebandage wounds each day or more often as needed.
What should you bring with you on a hike?
The Ten Essentials
What does the acronym in the EDGE method stand for?
Explain
Demonstrate
Guide
Enable
Which Leave No Trace principle that mentions not taking anything home with you?
Leave what you find?
What is a practical use of two half-hitches?
To secure a rope around a static object
Ex. Tying down a clothesline or securing loads in a truck bed or trailer
What do you put on a blister?
Moleskin
When hiking on the road, what side do you travel on?
What shape do you fold the American flag into?
A triangle
What are the first 3 Leave No Trace Principles?
Plan ahead and prepare
Travel and camp on durable surfaces
Dispose of waste properly
What is a practical use for the taught-line hitch?
Creating an adjustable loop that holds under tension
Ex. Tying down guy lines on a tent
How do you treat a choking victim?
The Heimlich Maneuver
Name one instance you have used the buddy system on a campout
My choice
On a campout, what do we use to clean our dishes?
The Three Bin Method
What Leave No Trace principle mentions being respectful to others when in the outdoors and what does it mean?
Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Respect others and protect the quality of their experience. Be courteous and yield to others on the trail. Avoid making loud noises.
What should you do to the sharpening block before you use it?
Put mineral oil or water on it so you aren't sharpening on a dry block.
Three poisonous plants that grow in South Carolina
What is poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac
What is the acronym you follow when lost in the woods and what does each letter stand for?
S.T.O.P.
Stay calm
Think
Observe
Plan
Why is it important to eat with your patrol on a campout?
To build patrol spirit and companionship
What point of the Outdoor Code mentions taking care of the environment and what does it mean?
Be conservation-minded
Make decisions that are good for the environment and practice good conservation of soil, waters, forests, energy, etc.
Describe where the toe is on an axe
The upper point where the sharpened blade meets the top flat edge. It is opposite of the heel.
How do you know the difference between a venomous and non-venomous snake bite?
A non-venomous bite will be in the shape of a circle or horse shoe. A venomous snake bite will have two puncture marks from it's fangs.
What are some examples of durable surfaces that are safe to hike on?
-Pavement
-Established trails
-Gravel
After folding the flag, should you be able to see any stripes?
No stripes should be visible, only stars