February Lessons

Which of the following are part of the 10 Essentials?

• Sleeping Bag

• Fire Starter

• Multitool

• Tent

What are 3 items from your 10 Essentials you can use to keep someone warm?

What is the first level of Frostbite called?

• Superficial Frostbite

• Mild Frostbite

• Frostnip

• Hypothermia

What is the first layer of clothing that is part of the layering system?

• Mid Layer

• Base Layer

• Shell

• Merino Wool

What material dries the fastest?

• Merino Wool

• Cotton

• Silk

• Synthetic

What is one advantage to Merino Wool?

• Inexpensive

• Dries quickly

• Warm even when wet

• Easy to care for

What is a main advantage to the layering system?

• Having your layers with you instead of at home

• Having extra clothes in case of an emergency situation

• Having the versatility to adapt to weather changes

• Having all that you want in the winter time in your pack

What are 2 mechanisms of heat loss?

• Collection

• Convention

• Radiation

• Conduction

An example of heat loss due to conduction is

• Sitting on a metal bench in the winter time

• Being stuck outside on a calm, cold day with no jacket

• Having your cotton t-shirt soak up a bunch of sweat and dry slowly

• Having your sweat evaporate in the cold air

What is the first sign your body is experiencing hypothermia?

• Brain Freeze

• Shivering

• Exercise

• Cold Toes