A-Camping We Will Go!
Campgrounds with established campsites, designated fire rings, running water and restrooms are usually located in the ______ country.
Front
Before heading out on any hike, you should make sure you have packed these 10 _______.
Essentials
This useful knot can be used to attach a rope to a tent or dining fly.
Two half hitches
Travel and camping should always be done on this type of surface whenever possible
Durable
In the case of severe bleeding, after putting on your protective gloves, you should do this to the wound
Apply direct pressure
For safety, you should ensure there are none of these around your tent in case of high winds
Dead trees or trees with dead limbs - a.k.a. widow makers
These two items work in tandem to help you know where you're going and how to get there
Map and compass
The perfect knot for dragging a log across the ground or starting a diagonal lashing
Timber Hitch
This first LNT principle is essential to ensure you can achieve all of the other principles during your outing
Plan ahead and prepare
This severe allergic reaction might include swelling of throat tissues that makes breathing difficult or even impossible making it a life threatening hurry case
Anaphylactic Shock
In bear country, these items must not be kept in a tent and should be stored in bear lockers, bear proof canisters or hung in bags
All smellables - food, deodorant, lip balm, sun screen, toothbrushes, toothpaste, insect repellent, first aid kits, garbage, clothes with food on them, and water bottles that have had drink mixes in them.
You should always fill out one of these and give it to a relative, friend, or neighbor before heading on a hike or any other trip in the backcountry
A trip plan
This term is used for the end of the rope used to tie a knot
Working or running end
Assuming the area where you are camping allows campfires and there is an existing fire ring, wood collected should be of this type
Dead or downed wood that can be broken by hand (no bigger than your wrist)
Today's CPR guidelines state that you use this pattern of compressions to rescue breaths when administering CPR.
30 compressions / 2 breaths
When leaving the campsite for any reason, you should always have this with you
Your buddy
It doesn't have to be hot out to suffer from this serious medical issue - drink up to prevent it!
Dehydration
While not technically a knot, this technique is used to prevent a cut end of rope from untwisting or fraying.
Whipping
Digging a cathole, washing your hands with soap and water, and disposing of dishwater should all be done at least this far from streams or bodies of water
200 feet or 75 steps
Every accident victim should be treated for this condition which can cause organ failure and be life threatening
Shock
To keep your tent in top condition, you should always do this with it as soon as you get home from a campout.
Unpack it, clean it out, and set it up or hang it to dry
If you should happen to get lost during a hike, the first thing you should do is STOP which stands for this.
Stay calm
Think
Observe
Plan
This lashing is used to join two poles together and is useful for building everything from camp chairs to towers and bridges
Square lashing
The Outdoor Code
As an American, I will do my best to -
Be clean in my outdoor manners.
Be careful with fire.
Be considerate of the outdoors.
Be conservation minded.
Before rendering aid in an emergency with serious injuries or illnesses, the first aid method says you should always take these 3 steps to keep yourself safe.
1. Check the scene
2. Call for help
3. Approach safely