Lesson 5.1 Vocabulary

It is a portable means of illumination such as a piece of wood or cloth soaked in tallow or an oil lamp on a pole, sometimes carried ceremonially.

• torch

• map

• compass

• waterproof jacket

It is a warm lined padded bag to sleep in, especially when camping.

• food supplies

• torch

• map

• sleeping bag

This type of clothing has a waterproof coating on the outer fabric with fully taped seams and it may have a built in membrane lining

• waterproof shoes

• waterproof jacket

• waterbased jacket

• water

It is an instrument containing a magnetized pointer which shows the direction of magnetic north and bearings from it.

• compast

• compass

• compose

• campose

It is a diagrammatic representation of an area of land or sea showing physical features, cities, roads, etc.

• map

• globe

• compass

• direction

These are items you need to bring when going on an outdoor activity to sustain your energy during the trip, such as canned goods, biscuits, instant food, etc.

• compass

• map

• emergency food supplies

• first-aid kit

It is a set of materials and tools used for giving emergency treatment to a sick or injured person.

• emergency food supplies

• map

• compass

• first aid kit

It is a portable shelter made of cloth, supported by one or more poles and stretched tight by cords or loops attached to pegs driven into the ground.

• campfire

• tent

• first aid kit

• jacket

It is an open-air fire in a camp, used for cooking and as a focal point for social activity.

• fire

• campfire

• fire drill

• firefly

These are wild animals collectively; the native fauna (and sometimes flora) of a region.

• wildfire

• wildmap

• wildlife

• wild