camping Essentials
When wild camping and looking for a spot, what 3 things should you look out for
1. Supply of water
2. Dry Pitch
3. Flat Pitch
A tent that’s low to the ground, barely there, and just for one person
A 1 person tent
What are S’mores
Chocolate bar and toasted Marshmallows on Graham Crackers
What is a camping gear checklist
A camping gear checklist is a checklist of essential and optional camping gear
What is the area called surrounding the firing sump and bear cable
Bearmunda Triangle
When you’re picking wood for firewood, where should you get it from
it’s illegal to collect firewood from the side of the road from both public and private land. However, if you can get permission from the forest service office or the private landowner, you shouldn’t have issues collecting some wood.
What are the usually white tents often used for glamping at festivals called
Glamping Tent
How do you put out a campfire properly
Wait for the fire to burn down until the wood has almost completely turned into ash
Spread the remaining wood or coals evenly using a shovel or long stick
Drown the fire with water
What is the difference between personal gear and group gear
Personal gear is used by yourself and shared gear is used by the Troop or Patrol
Where do you put your smellables (Ingredients, leftover food, soap, shampoo, etc.
In a bear bag
Which type of tree bark is best for lighting a campfire
What are the tents that hang on a mountain called
portaledges
How long do you need to boil water to kill any parasites in it
1 minute, or 3 minutes if you live at an elevation over 6,500 feet
Where should personal gear be stored
In your backpack or footlocker
What is the most visited National Park in the USA
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park
When buying a tent what does HH stand for
Hydrostatic Head
A tent that’s popular with families, and is long, and generally the same shape
Family Cabin tent
When it comes to camping food – what are tic tac boxes good for
Spices
Where should you keep important items such as rain gear or a flashlight
In a place with easy and quick access
How many National Parks are there total in the USA
There are 58 U.S. national parks
When buying a sleeping bag what does the TOG rating mean
The Tog is a measure of warmth or "Thermal Resistance"
A tent where the poles criss cross and intersect to form triangles
geodesic
How can you make the ice in the cool box last as long as possible
Keep the cooler out of the sun and keep the lid closed tight
On front country trips, where can shared gear be stored
Plastic totes or boxes
What country created the first National Park in the world
Mongolia. In 1778 the Mongolian government established the first National Park in the world protecting the area around Bogd Khan Uul Mountain