Being Prepared and Travel Concepts
This is a tool you can use to find your way when looking at a map
What is a Compass
It is best practice to only gather these materials from a tree for kindling wood
What is fallen limbs and/or twigs
You should keep this down when hiking or camping to avoid disturbing others.
What is your voice (or noise)? Also except Music
You should never do this with wildlife, no matter how cute they are.
What is feed them?
You should leave these in place, even if they’re really cool looking.
What are rocks, plants, or historical artifacts?
It is important to carry this when backpacking in an area with no clean water
What is a water purifier
What is all of your waste. "Pack it in, Pack it out
When hiking in a group, this is how you should share the trail with others.
What is yield to uphill hikers or step aside to let others pass?
This is how far away you should stay from wild animals you see on the trail.
What is a safe distance (or at least 100 feet for large animals)?
Taking bark or carving into trees is harmful because of this reason.
What is it damages the tree and leaves a permanent mark?
To avoid exhaustion, when backpacking you should only carry ______% of your weight on your back
What is 25%
Instead of building a fire, you can use this to cook your meals
What is a campstove
Playing this loudly on the trail can disturb others and wildlife.
What is music from a speaker or phone?
Leaving food out at night can attract these unwanted visitors.
What are raccoons, bears, or other animals?
This type of camp activity should be left as you found it, with no trace of your stay.
What is your campsite?
What is Durable Surfaces
What is a mound fire or an established fire ring
You can show respect for others by doing this when setting up your campsite.
What is choosing a spot away from other campers?
These items help protect wildlife and your food by keeping it out of reach.
What are bear canisters or bear bags?
You can take this kind of souvenir from your trip instead of natural items.
What are photos or drawings?
It is best practice to camp this distance from open water, streams and rivers
What is 200 ft
You should never burn this in your fire pit because it creates pollution and leaves a mess
What is trash or garbage
True or False: It’s okay to take over a scenic spot if you got there first.
What is False (everyone should get a chance to enjoy it)?
This is why feeding animals is actually harmful to them.
What is it makes them dependent on humans or changes their behavior?
Instead of creating new trails, this is the best way to protect the land.
What is stay on marked or established trails?