Gear
Name 3 of the 10 essentials
Navigation, Illumination, Sun Protection, First Aid, Repair Kit & Tools, Fire, Shelter, Nutrition, Hydration, and First Aid Supplies
Name a good trail snack
Trail mix, jerky, granola bar, etc
What does “buddy system” mean
You always have a partner
What tool always points north?
Compass
What is “Leave No Trace”?
Outdoor ethics, leaving nature as you found it
Where should the heaviest gear go in your pack?
Near the center of your back
Why do we want lightweight food for backpacking?
What’s the first thing to do if you get lost?
Stop, stay calm, stay put
What is a “bearing”?
an angle, measured in degrees, that indicates a specific direction from one point to another
Why do we pack light when backpacking?
Less weight = easier, safer hike
What's one way to keep your sleeping bag dry even in the rain?
Stuff sack, trash bag liner, pack cover
Name one safe way to dispose of dirty dishwater.
Scatter is 200 ft away from camp
Name 2 signs of dehydration.
Dark urine, dizziness, headache
How do you orient a map?
Line it up with north using a compass
Name one way to adjust your backpack so it fits comfortably.
Tighten hip belt, adjust shoulder straps
What's the most important piece of gear you should never leave behind?
Possibly - map, compass, water
Why do we "bear bags" or store food away from tents?
Keep animals away/safety
What’s the best way to treat a small blister?
Clean it, cover with moleskin or bandage
What does the brown line on a map show?
Elevation/contour lines
What is a “shakedown hike”?"
Practice hike to test gear before a trip
500: Name 4 items you could use to make an emergency shelter.
Tarp, rope, poncho, sticks, trash bags, etc.
Plan a made-up one-day backpacking menu — name one breakfast, one lunch, and one dinner.
(Oatmeal, tortillas & peanut butter, freeze-dried meal, etc.)
Name three things you should do if a storm rolls in on a hike.
Get off high ground, spread out, stay away from tall trees
You are hiking east and need to turn south. How many degrees do you turn?
90° right turn
Describe how to hang a bear bag or food bag.
Use a rope, hang 10–12 ft high and 4–6 ft from the tree trunk