First Aid
Cooking and Food
Clothing
Packing a Pack
Miscellaneous
100
Name 3 things in a first aid kit.
What is roll gauze, tweezers, molskin, safety pins, bandaids, plastic syringe, asprin, emergency blanket, triangular bandage, duct tape, penny snips, latex gloves, plastic bags, splint, benadryll, antiseptic pads.
100
If you have an item you suspect to have gone bad, what should you do?
What is when it doubt, throw it out!
100
What type of hat should be brought on a backpacking trip?
What is a hat that covers the face and back of the neck (example: tilley)
100
Where should your sleeping bag be stored?
What is at the bottom of the pack
100
List 3 essentials that should always be packed
What is map, compass, sunglasses, sunscreen, food, matches, knife, repair kit, whistle, flashlight
200
_______ is an abnormal depletion of body fluid. How do we treat this?
What is dehydration. Treated by increasing your fluid intake, stop activity to rest, get out of direct sunlight (get into shade), prop up your feet, take off extra clothing.
200
Name 3 cooking utensils that should be brought on a backpacking trip
What is reusable utensils, pot, stove or grill with fuel, tinfoil ect
200
What are good items to have with you for sleeping?
What is a sleeping bag and sleeping mat.
200
Where should you pack your rain gear?
What is on top where it is easily accessible
200
In the event that your bag and contents get wet, what should you have to done prior to the trip?
What is storing an extra set of clothing in a waterproof bag
300
How do we protect from bug bites, poison ivy ect.?
What is wear long pants, high socks and appropriate footwear (hiking boot)
300
What condiment spoils quickly when exposed to warm temperatures for an extended amount of time?
What is mayonnaise and salad dressings
300
For a three night back country trip, what clothing articles should we bring?
What is 2-3 fast drying t-shirts, 1 pair of cargo shorts with pockets for storage, 1 long sleeve, 2 pairs of long pants (provide protection), option to bring swimwear for bathing, hiking boots and good quality sandals.
300
Where do your cooking utensils go?
What is in the middle of your pack below your foot items
300
What weather phenomenon is associated with a thunderstorm?
What is rain, hail, wind and lightnight
400
If someone was to get a blister, how would we treat it?
What is placing an antibacterial ointment on the wound then covering it with gauze molskin and securing with medical tape.
400
What food item should you bring that will help you to stay warm during cooler nights?
What is high energy snacks to be eaten before bed (example: trail mix)
400
What is the best type of footwear to bring on a back country camping trip?
What is waterproof steel toed hiking boots
400
Where do your tent poles go?
What is along the outside of your pack
400
What are the ABC's of packing?
What is A- accessibility, B- balance, C- condense/compression
500
What is hyperthermia and how do we treat it?
What is slowly emerse body in cool water, find shade, prop feet up, stop activity to rest.
500
What foods keep you fuller longer?
What is foods with higher fat, protein and complex carbohydrate content. These foods release energy slower.
500
What is 1 consideration when packing clothing for a trip?
What is 1) does it work in different settings? 2) can I use it on more than occasion? 3) is it of good quality? 4) will it take up a lot of space in my bag? 5) how long will it take to dry? 6) does it mix and match with the other travel clothing that i've selected?
500
Where do heavy objects go that won't be needed during the hike
What is in the lower to mid portion of the pack
500
What is the optimal ratio for the weight of a pack to one's body weight?
What is a pack should weight about 25% of one's body weight