Advance CAT1: Knowledge Quiz

Before a camping trip which of the following is most important to do in relation to your tent:

• fill up car with petrol

• make sure you know how to set up the tent

• ensure tent is set up on flat ground

• practice setting up tent making sure all equipment is there

what is the first part of your tent you set up?

• poles

• tent completely

• peg in the base

• do up the zip

When setting up a tent on a camping trip, what is the last part of the tent you will set up?

• waterproof sheet

• poles

• ground sheet

• do up the zip

Should you ever roll up the tent?

• no

• yes

• sometimes

• unsure

when sleeping overnight where should you put your shoes/food/rubbish overnight?

• outside the tent

• inside the tent

• inside the front doorway

when rolling up a tent, how do we make sure it will fit in the bag?

• fold it up any way and it will fit

• fold into quarters and it will go in

• use two people to fold it

• make sure it is not wider than the bag

What is something you should aim to for to help set up your tent comfortably?

• flat ground

• rocks

• over hanging limbs from trees

• ant nests close by

What should you do when putting away the tent?

• make sure it is dry

• make sure all equipment is inside

• make sure you have swept out the dirt/rubbish

• make sure all zippers are zipped

• All of the above

If you put away the tent when wet you should:

• nothing it will dry out in the bag

• leave the packed up tent in sun to dry when you get home

• hang out to dry when you get home

What is the most effective technique to keep warm when sleeping overnight in tent?

• cuddle to stay warm overnight

• check sleeping bag is is appropriate for weather conditions

• make sure you only go camping in summer

• wear lots of clothes to stay warm in sleeping bag