Gear and Clothing
For full-body insulation, name one essential clothing item made from this material to stay warm.
What is Wool or Fleece?
To keep your face warm while sleeping, wear this on your head.
What is a beanie hat?
Can be used for both cooking food and staying warm?
What is a campfire?
This condition happens when the body loses heat faster than it can produce.
What is Hypothermia?
(DOUBLE JEOPARDY)
This basic survival item can help start a fire or provide light.
What is a lighter or matches?
These are worn on hands to prevent frostbite.
What are Gloves or Mittens?
Why should your shelter block wind?
What is to keep out cold breezes in the night?
(DOUBLE JEOPARDY)
This nutrient is important for keeping warm as it provides long-lasting energy.
What is Fat?
Frostbite typically affects these body parts first.
What are fingers, toes, ears, and nose?
The best way to find direction when you don’t have a compass.
What is the sun or stars?
This type of jacket traps heat and is “essential” in winter conditions.
What is an insulated jacket?
Why should you be above the ground while sleeping in the cold?
To keep your body heat from escaping into the ground?
This type of food is best for snacking on a cold day due to high calories.
What is Trail Mix or Energy Bars?
Something to expect in cold and wet weather
(DOUBLE JEOPARDY)
What is slippery surfaces?
To prevent getting lost, stay on these.
What are marked trails?
Waterproof outerwear protects you from this element of winter weather.
What is snow or moisture?
The type of bag rated for below-freezing temperatures.
What is 0 degree sleeping bag (Winter Sleeping Bag)?
To prevent frozen water, store water bottles like this overnight.
What is upside down or inside sleeping bag?
One method to warm up cold extremities is by placing them in these areas of the body.
What are armpits or between legs?
If stranded, this structure can help you stay warm.
What is a snow shelter?
Layered clothing is better than one thick layer because it does this.
What is trap heat and wick moisture?
This type of camping structure is often used in extreme cold environments.
What is an igloo or snow cave?
Before eating, do this to food if it becomes frozen solid in cold temperatures.
What is heat or thaw it?
To check for frostbite, look for this skin color change.
What is white, gray, or blue?
To avoid getting disoriented in snow-covered areas, this practice involves marking your path as you go.
What is leaving trail markers or “bread crumbing”?