First Aid
What are likely first aid emergencies while hot weather camping
overheating, dehydration
how do you protect your food from weather, animals, and contamination
by storing in air tight containers, hoisting into a tree if in bear country, sanitizing cooking gear, and keeping in appropriate temperatures
what hazards might you encounter while camping
weather changes, animals, injuries, closed facilities
a tarp
why should you keep your campsite clean
trash attracts bugs and animals and can breed bacteria and food born illness
what are likely first aid emergencies while cold weather camping
hypothermia, frostbite
name 3 kinds of camp stoves
propane, butane, backpacking, basecamp stove, rocket stove, fire etc
how can you prevent common camping hazards
be prepared, follow outdoor code and leave no trace
why is it important to keep food out of your tent
it attracts animals
how do we clean our dishes to ensure they are germ free
we use a three bucket system, wash (soap), rinse (water), sanitize (bleach water)
how do you treat overheating and dehydration
find shade or a cool spot, remove extra clothing, rehydrate with water or electrolytes
how do you safely store camp stove fuel
keep canisters upright, puncture free, don't use near open flame, don't hit or throw
stay with your buddy, stay where you are, signal for help if necessary
is it safe to use a heater with an open flame inside your tent
no, no flames inside tents
how can you clean your hands without water, why is it important to have clean hands
hand sanitizer, stay healthy with clean hands
how do you treat hypothermia and frostbite
warm the person by the fire, in the sleeping bag, use your own body heat if necessary, frostbite warming core will help warm extremities and warming affected areas with body heat, ie hands in your armpits, fire , or finding a warm shelter
what foods might you plan for a basecamp menu
steak, eggs, hamburgers, pumpkin stew, etc
what's the most important thing to take with you into the woods to stay safe
a buddy
name four types of tents
backpacking, tarp shelter, family tent, two wall tent, single wall tent, dome, tee pee, etc
what is a cat hole, when should you use it, and why is it important
when you dig a hole to use the bathroom in and cover your waste up, it should be used whenever there is no bathroom available, dig at least 100 yards from water, its important to not have human waste exposed that might cause illness or contamination
what is it called when someone is feeling ill from being in an elevated area with reduced oxygen
altitude sickness
what food might you plan to eat for a backpacking menu
oatmeal, granola, beef jerky, ramen, peanut butter jelly sandwiches, etc
how does the camping merit badge help you stay safe while camping
gives you the knowledge and skills you need
how should you store your tents
dry and dust off then fold and store in bag
name two ways to sanitize drinking water
boil, filter, chemical drops