AY Honors/Tents/Answer Key
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1. Classify three types of tents and how to put them up. List their advantages and disadvantages.
2. Describe the materials used in tent making.
Tents come in a wide variety of materials. Originally animal skins were perhaps the most common material, but woven animal hair tents are mentioned in the Bible.
Modern tents are made from canvas (heavy event tents like you might see at a Campmeeting mostly), various nylons and other synthetic fabrics. Water resistance and light weight as well as affordability govern the types of fabric blends chosen by manufacturers.
Paul made a living as a tentmaker which is why the term 'tentmaker' is used today to designate a missionary who supports themselves through a second paying occupation.
3. Identify the classes of tents for the purpose intended and most well-known tent producers.
4. Choose a specific tent model that you would like to purchase and justify your choice.
Your choice of tent to purchase will depend on various factors including:
a) intended function - family tent, cooking tent, individual tent, backpacking vs load in a car, or perhaps an event tent. b) budget - how much can you spend and how often will you use the tent c) available materials and quality.
5. Demonstrate how to prepare a tent for rain and wind. List the rules for finding a place for a tent. (Campcraft #2, #3)
6. Put up and then take down a tent in the following situations:
Strong wind
The key to pitching a tent in strong wind is to stake it down as soon as you can. First spread it out on the ground, and then stake it. Do not try to raise it until it is staked. That way when the wind catches it, it is firmly anchored to the ground and will stay in place.
Likewise, when striking a tent in strong winds, leave the stakes in until the tent is down. Only then should the stakes be removed, and even then, you could leave one or more in the ground as you roll it up for storage.
At night
7. Tell the safety rules for living in a tent.
8. Demonstrate how to repair a tent in the following situations:
Torn or a burnt hole in the tent wall
Broken pole or arch
Torn zipping or grommet (eyelet)
Seam separation
9. Know how to keep and properly care for tents.
Every Pathfinder needs to know how to care for tents. The most important thing to remember is to only put away a dry tent. If you can't put the tent away dry, take the tent home and open it up again to dry it out properly. A wet tent will mold, rot, and stain.
A tent missing poles, pegs or other pieces is completely useless and very frustrating. Failing to put all the parts together in the tent bag will cause much frustration on the next camping trip.
