Prevention
This is a way of dressing for outdoor activities that can be adapted to almost any type of weather.
What is light layering?
This is always the first step in approaching a potential first aid situation.
What is surveying the scene?
An eight-legged arachnid whose venom can be deadly or as harmless as a bee sting.
What is a scorpion?
A phrase that reminds a lost hiker to pause and think.
What is "stay calm and stay put"?
This is the most important item to bring on an outdoor activity.
What is water?
What is moleskin?
A dangerous condition whose symptoms often include headache, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, and even loss of consciousness.
...heat stroke?
...heat exhaustion?
A local predator which should be faced head-on while increasing body size and making loud noise.
What is a mountain lion?
Only if you absolutely have to.
When should you take a step when lost?
This can be worn for sun protection and cooling when participating in outdoor activities.
What is a hat?
A headache on the trail could indicate this condition.
What is dehydration?
This could include adding layers or getting inside a sleeping bag to utilize body heat, or using external heat sources such as a fire, hand warmers, or hot drinks.
What is treatment for hypothermia?
Considered the deadliest insects in the world, responsible for millions of deaths each year.
What are mosquitoes?
A small and lightweight device that can provide a visual signal to rescuers if you are lost.
What is a signal mirror?
This is Sister Winfield's favorite part of every activity, including camping and hiking.
What are snacks?
What are closed-toed shoes?
A good tool for removing cactus.
What is a comb?
What is proper food storage while camping?
This is a good way to stay positive and vocal if waiting to be found while lost.
What is singing?
Invented in 1899 and called a "torch" in England, this can be a vital tool if lost in the woods for long periods of time, and is essential for camping as well.
What is a flashlight?
This type of illness can occur when a person drinks lots of water without vital minerals, and can result in dizziness, nausea, weakness, and fatigue.
Abbreviated as ABC's, this is what you are looking, listening, and feeling for when evaluating an unconscious person.
What is airway, breathing, and circulation?
What is the Mt. Lemmon bear safety approach?
This is the best tool you have if lost in the wilderness.
What is the power of your mind?
...your knowledge?
This item was not named in the presentation and has nothing to do with safety, but is important to pack and will make your tentmates and fellow campers happy.
What is deodorant?