Hiking Basics
Scout Basic Hiking Essentials are also known as?
What are the 'Ten Essentials'
Something you should not wear while on a hike...
What is any of the following: 'inappropriate footwear (sandals, flimsy or open toed shoes), denim, cotton, no-show socks, Sweet or Floral Body Sprays'
What is one item of safety you should have close at hand?
What are the missing words to "Take nothing but ___ , leave nothing but ___."
What are 'Pictures'; 'Footprints'
Name each of the Basic Hiking Essentials
What is 'Pocketknife, First-aid kit, Extra clothing, Rain gear, Water bottle, Flashlight, Trail food, Matches and fire starters, Sun protection, Map and compass'
Name 3 articles of clothing to wear in hot weather hiking trips.
What is any of the following: 'Short-sleeve shirt, Class-B or T-Shirt, Hiking shorts, hat with a brim, bandana, hiking boots or shoes, convertible pants, nylon or synthetic socks'
What are four ways you can help searches find you at a distance?
What are "campfire, whistle, signal mirror, shouting, laying out bright equipment" (any four will do)
WITHOUT YOUR BOOK! Recite the Outdoor Code.
As an American, I will do my best to;
Be clean in my outdoor manners.
Be careful with fire.
Be considerate in the outdoors.
Be conservation minded.
What are two ways to make water safe to drink?
What is two of the following: 'Filtration, Boiling, and/or Water treatment tablets
Which clothing material is the worst in wet conditions.
What is 'Cotton'
You can last several days without what?
What is 'water'
Waste water, cat-holes, and camp-sites should be at least ____ ft. from lakes, rivers, streams.
What is '200 feet'
How much water is recommended for a 5 mile hike?
What is '1 Quart'
What kind of hat is a great heat-regulator?
What is 'Stocking hat / Beanie'
When hiking on a road or highway, what two things should you do?
What are 'Walk single-file, and walk on the left-side of the road'
This three word phrase is the backbone of Boy Scout Outdoor Ethics.
What is 'Leave No Trace'
The 'Rest Step' and the 'Caterpillar' are two ways to do this....
What is 'make climbing hills easier'.
What is the best material of socks to wear on a hike?
What is 'Wool or wool-nylon blend' (either answer will suffice)
What does S.T.O.P stand for when you are lost?
Stay Calm, Think, Observe, Plan
What does the T.R.E.A.D in "Tread Lightly" stand for?
What is 'Travel responsibly, Respect the rights of others, Educate yourself, Avoid sensitive areas, Do your part