5 Essentials
List 4 clothing items you should pack in your backpack
Fleece, long underwear, puffy coat, hat, vest, socks, dry-fit clothing, etc
What type of backpacking stove do we use?
Whisperlight
What does yo-yo hiking mean?
there and back thru hike!
What is the top pocket of the backpack called?
the brain
Name a backpacking movie
Wild, Into the Wild, etc
Give 3 examples of how to protect yourself from the sun
Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, longsleeves, go in cave
What is the different between a tarp shelter and tent?
The tarp does not have sides! A tarp is ONLY for rain while a tent will keep you warm(ish)
Which of the thru hikes in the US is the longest?
Continental divide trail
Where should you place heavy items in your backpack?
In the middle and close to your back
Name 3 animals you might see while backpacking in the smokies
Bear, squirrel, horse, bigfoot, deer, elk, snake
What are the lines on the map called that indicate elevation?
Topography lines
Give an example of a calorie-dense backpacking meal
Up to Laina and Eliza :)
In what type of backpacking might people drink olive oil?
Ultralight
What type of backpacking are you doing if you leave all your stuff at camp for the day and go for a day hike?
basecamping
Tee-pee, log cabin, lean-to
What should you keep in mind if you want to start a campfire?
Fire bans? Designated area?
Name 5 things that go in your first aid kit
bandages, gauze, antibacterial ointment, blister treatment, triangle bandage, tweezers, SAM splint, medical tape, latex gloves, medications, emergency blanket, antiseptic wipes, epi-pec, hand sanitizer
Name the three hikes that make up the Triple Crown
Appalachian trail, Continental Divide Trail, Pacific Crest Trail
List 4 of the 7 Leave-No-Trace principles
1. Plan ahead and prepare
2. Walk and camp on durable surfaces
3. Dispose of waste properly
4. Take only pictures leave only footprints
5. Have safe fires
6. Respect wildlife
7. Respect other visitors
What is a helpful tool for keeping your balance while backpacking (especially downhill)?
Hiking poles
Name all 10 of the essentials
navigation, illumination, sun protection, insulation, first aid, fire, repair kit, nutrition, hydration, shelter
Name 3 types of water filtration systems
Gravity filter, sawyer squeeze, pump filter, iodine, aquamira, lifestraw
Colorado Trail, John Muir Trail, Tahoe Rim Trail, Long Trail
Name all 3 locations where Wilskills commonly backpacks
Smokey Mountains, Big Frog, Big South Fork
What should you do if you see a black bear versus grizzly bear versus polar bear?
If it's black fight back. If it's brown lay down. If it's white goodnight.