Trail Skills
When packing a day pack, this is what is meant by the term first in last out.
What is the order you pack things into the pack is the reverse you will have to take them out of the pack?
Strangers and tricky people.
Who are people you should never go anywhere with?
3 reasons for having a shelter when sleeping outdoors.
What are a shelter is used to keep warm, to stay out of the rain or hot sun, and to stay out of the wind.
Typical wet weather items you should bring on a hike.
What are a poncho or rain coat, rain pants, foot wear?
How you make yourself seen or heard for searchers.
What is make yourself visible using bright colours, lots of movement, and using whistle/noise in blasts of 3.
This is why a clean and tidy camp is important and ensuring all patrol equipment is stored in the proper place.
What is because it helps you and the group to know where everything is and it helps to prevent drawing wildlife to the campsite.
4 items that should usually be brought on a day hike.
What are a whistle, compass, first aid kit, water bottle, snack for energy?
The information 911 needs when you call them?
What is the number you are calling from, your location, the service you need, and what the emergency is.
4 items around the house that may be dangerous.
What are items that may be hot or sharp to touch such as a BBQ or Stove, or knives? Items that may be poisonous such as chemicals or gasoline.
5 ways to stay safe around a camp fire.
What are keeping a safe distance, don't run and play near it, do not touch it, do not put anything in it, and do not touch tools such as axes or saws without training and supervision?