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==10. According to your weight, what is the maximum number of pounds you should be allowed to carry? == | ==10. According to your weight, what is the maximum number of pounds you should be allowed to carry? == | ||
==11. Know three ways to find direction without a compass. Demonstrate at least two. == | ==11. Know three ways to find direction without a compass. Demonstrate at least two. == | ||
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==12. Show the proper way to put on and take off a backpack alone and with a partner. == | ==12. Show the proper way to put on and take off a backpack alone and with a partner. == | ||
==13. Participate in a weekend backpack trip of at least five miles (8 km) to a site not accessible by a vehicle and cook your own meals. == | ==13. Participate in a weekend backpack trip of at least five miles (8 km) to a site not accessible by a vehicle and cook your own meals. == | ||
Revision as of 06:12, 22 November 2006
1. Discuss with your instructor the meaning of the motto: "Take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints."
2. Know the essentials of proper clothing, shoes, and rain gear to use in backpacking.
3. Know the principles in selecting a good quality backpack. In an emergency, what might be used in place of a backpack?
4. Know the essential items to be taken on a backpack trip.
5. What kind of sleeping bag and pad are best for your camping area? Know at least three kinds of each that are available.
6. Know how to pack a pack properly.
7. What types of food are best for backpacking? Visit a grocery store and list the foods found there that are suitable for backpacking. With your instructor:
b. Learn the techniques of measuring, packaging, and labeling backpack foods for your trip.
c. Make a trail snack.
8. Know the prevention and symptoms of, and the first aid for:
a. Sunburn
b. Blisters
c. Frostbite
d. Hypothermia
Template:First aid hypothermia
e. Heat stroke
Template:First aid heat stroke
f. Heat exhaustion
Template:First aid heat exhaustion
g. Snake bite
h. Cramps
i. Dehydration
Template:First aid dehydration
