Cold Weather Clothing
This clothing system includes base, insulating, and outer layers
What is the layering system?
This type of shelter is made from packed snow
What is a snow cave or quinzee?
This tool is used to melt snow for drinking water
What is a stove?
A mild cold injury causing red, numb skin
What is frostnip?
The Boy Scout motto
What is “Be Prepared”?
This fabric is best for base layers because it keeps you warm when wet
What is wool (or synthetic)?
This knot is useful for tightening guylines in cold weather
What is the taut-line hitch?
This type of sleeping bag is rated for winter temperatures
What is a cold-weather or 0° (or below) sleeping bag?
This condition occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it
What is hypothermia?
This principle reminds Scouts to protect nature while camping
What is Leave No Trace?
Cotton should be avoided in winter camping because it does this when wet
What is losing heat / drying slowly?
This method keeps you warmer by trapping air in your sleeping system
What is insulation?
This prevents water bottles from freezing overnight
What is storing them upside down or in insulation?
Shivering, confusion, and slurred speech are signs of this
What is hypothermia?
The Scout slogan
What is “Do a Good Turn Daily”?
This body part loses heat fastest and should always be covered
What is the head?
This item placed under your sleeping bag prevents heat loss to the ground
What is a sleeping pad?
This footwear provides insulation and traction in snow
What are winter boots?
This cold injury can cause permanent damage to skin and tissue
What is frostbite?
This rank requirement often includes outdoor and survival skills
What is First Class?
The phrase Scouts use to remember proper winter clothing choices
What is “Cotton kills”?
This survival rule means stopping to think before acting in emergencies
What is STOP (Stop, Think, Observe, Plan)?
This material reflects body heat and is used in emergency blankets
What is Mylar?
The first step in treating hypothermia
What is getting the person warm and dry?
The official BSA program focused on cold-weather camping
What is the Cold Weather Camping program (or Winter Camping skills)?