Packing
4 items that will provide protection from the sun.
1) Sunscreen
2) sunglasses
3) lip gloss
4) Hat
Depending on many factors (time of day, sweat and more), you should reapply as often as every 2 hours. And don’t overlook SPF-rated lip balm.
What are three things you should do before going on a hike?
Tell someone where you are going.
Tell someone when you will go and come back.
Check the weather forecast.
Check the difficulty of the trail.
You need this to stay warm at night and you sleep in it
What is a sleeping bag?
Provides direction and guidance.
A map and or a compass.
A compass, combined with map-reading knowledge, is a vital tool if you become disoriented in the back-country.
Why is it better to wear hiking shoes than sandals?
Keep your feet from getting tired
Prevent injuries like twisted ankles and stubbed toes
Protect from harmful plants and insects
Nutrition
Water, energy bars, nuts, dried fruit
(extra food) & Water
For a long hike, pack at least an extra day’s worth of food and at least 2 liters of water.
For a short hike pack about 1.5 pounds of food & 1 liter of water.
You are out hiking and you find a beautiful flower by the trail. You want to keep it. What should you do?
Take or draw a picture, but don't take it with you!
If you were going into the mountains for a hike, name two important items you would bring and why.
Good answers:
bear spray
flashlight
rain jacket
gloves
water
sandwich
Orange peels, apple cores, and other "natural trash" should be:
A. eaten.
B. buried under a tree.
C. thrown into the forest.
D. taken out with you.
D - You should take all your trash with you
Sources of heat and light.
Flashlight and Matches/lighter
Every member of a party should carry his or her own light. Headlamps are best because they allow hands-free operation. Also, many offer a strobe mode which is great for emergencies.
Matches should be of the waterproof variety, or they should be stored in a waterproof container.
What are three things you should do before going on a hike?
Tell someone where you are going.
Tell someone when you will go and come back.
Check the weather forecast.
Check the difficulty of the trail.
You can catch this in a lake or river and cook it on the fire.
Fish
This gives shade to your head and face.
Hat
Prepare for any "ouchies"!
First-aid kit
Your kit should include treatments for blisters, adhesive bandages of various sizes, several gauze pads, adhesive tape, disinfecting ointment, over-the-counter pain medication, pen paper and gloves.
It's also a good idea to carry some sort of compact guide to dealing with medical emergencies.
You out hiking and get that head ache again, you find your throat is dry due to this condition.
What is Dehydration?