LEAD 2018 1142 GEAR 101
Agenda Introductions What do you want to get out of this class? Gear Basics 10 Essentials Camping Hiking Backpacking
Agenda Introductions What do you want to get out of this class? Gear Basics 10 Essentials Camping Hiking Backpacking
Agenda Introductions What do you want to get out of this class? Gear Basics 10 Essentials Camping Hiking Backpacking
Agenda Introductions What do you want to get out of this class? Gear Basics 10 Essentials Camping Hiking Backpacking
Boy Scout 10 Essentials Pocket Knife/ Multitool First-Aid Kit Extra Clothing Rain Gear Flashlight Trail Food Water Matches/Fire Starter Sun Protection Map & Compass
Agenda Introductions What do you want to get out of this class? Gear Basics 10 Essentials Camping Hiking Backpacking
Camping Gear Tents Sleeping bags Cooking
Tents Types of Tents Summer 3 Season 4 Season Family Warm Weather Use 2-Pole 4-8 lbs. Good for most Northern California Campouts 2-3 pole Detachable Fly Floor with a 6 lip 5-10 lbs. Types of Materials Fabrics Structure Capacity Nylon Polyester Canvas A-Frame Dome Cabin Tunnel Hoop Durable Poles Heavier Materials Intended to withstand heavy winds, rain and moderate snow 12-20 lbs. Range from 1 person to 8 + Persons 5 + Person Tent Taller
A-Frame Dome Tunnel Hoop Cabin
Sleeping Bags Temperature (Fahrenheit) Style Fill Fill Power -50 to 0 (True Artic) 1-14 (4 Season coastal/ 3 Season Sierra) 15-39 (3 Season Sleeping Bag) 40 + (Summer Sleeping bag) Mummy Rectangular Double Down Synthetic Blend 550-650 651-750
Sleeping Bags Accessories Pad Liner Compression Bag Pillow Cot
Cooking Dutch Oven Dutch Oven Chimney Coals Camp Stove Stove Fuel Camp Fire Foil Wrap Open Fire Grill
Agenda Introductions What do you want to get out of this class? Gear Basics 10 Essentials Camping Hiking Backpacking
Plan Age of Scouts/Adults Capabilities Physical Condition Routes Distance Easy, Medium, Strenuous Elevation change Time of Year Weather Communicate Leave a plan behind First Aid Hiking Prep
Map and Compass GPS First Aid Kit Water 1 liter/2 hours Phone/Satellite
Agenda Introductions What do you want to get out of this class? Gear Basics 10 Essentials Camping Hiking Backpacking
Backpacking Gear 7 Sins of Backpacking Backpack Shelter Water Purification Cooking Other Essential Stuff
7 Sins to Boy Scout Backpacking 1. Packing like the Scout is Car Camping Light and minimal is the Key No heavy tents, heavy gear, excessive gear. 2. Taking the Wrong food/too Much Food Yes, sugar is good for the trail, but not excessive. Water logged food is NOT recommended for multiple day backpacking trips 3. Carrying too much stuff Roughly 20-25% of boys body Weight No Books, Magazines, Jumbo anything 4. Pack Does Not Fit Consider the size of the scout. An 11 year old scouts and a 17 year old scouts are built differently.
7 Sins to Boy Scout Backpacking (2) 5. Scout Starts Adventure with a deficit Get a good night sleep BEFORE the Backpacking Trip Hydrate the day BEFORE the Hike. Eat a balanced meal protein/carb before starting 6. Cotton No Fast Drying, Wicking Synthetics or Wool. 7. Scout is not Selfish enough Know the trails and planned campsites Do not rely on others to read the maps and compass Pack enough so you can survive on your own Do not let the other scouts out of your sight Need a restroom break? Have the others wait.
Backpack Internal External Frame Liters Loading Weekend (35-50L) MultiDay (50-80L) Extended (70+L) Top Bottom Front Side
Shelter Tent or Stars Tent Consideration Weight Protection Tarp and Cord Nature
Water: Why Purify? No one wants to pick up Natures gifts Giardia Crypto Coliform Parasite Parasite Bacteria Diarrhea Gas Greasy stools that tend to float Stomach or abdominal cramps Upset stomach or nausea/vomiting Dehydration (loss of fluids) Watery diarrhea Stomach cramps or pain Dehydration Nausea Vomiting Fever Weight loss bloody diarrhea stomach cramps Fever Pneumonia and other respiratory illnesses urinary tract infections
Water Purification Boiling Water Filters Gravity Pump Straw Purifiers SteriPen Tablets/Drops Iodine Micro Pur, Potable Aqua
Cooking Freeze Dried Foods Breakfast Dinner Desserts/Treats Scramble Eggs & Bacon Biscuits & Gravy Huevos Rancheros Backpack Stove/Fuel Beef Stroganoff Lasagna Chicken & Rice Mac-n-Cheese Chicken & Dumplings Light Weight Pots/Pans Ice Cream Bars Mango Sticky Rice Dark Chocolate Cheesecake Raspberry Crumble
Other Backpacking Gear Shovel/Bags (snow) Bear Canister Toilet Tissue Hand Sanitizer Mole Skin Black Yard Trash Bag Paracord Maxi Pads (Not what you think)
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