Backpacking & Shelter Making

Question 1

an activity in mountaineering that involves carrying clothing, food, and camping equipment in a pack on the back.

Answer 1

Backpacking

Question 2

It demands physical conditioning and practice, knowledge of camping and survival techniques, and selection of equipment of a minimum weight consistent.

Answer 2

Backpacking

Question 3

GEARS TO BRING IN YOUR BACK PACK

Answer 3

Backpack
Tent
Sleeping Bag
Stove
Water treatment
Kitchen supplies

Question 4

THE CHECKLIST OF ESSENTIAL IN BACK PACKING

Answer 4

Navigation
Headlamp
Sun Protection
Medical Kit
Knife
Fire

Question 5

SAMPLE STEPS IN MAKING A TENT

Answer 5

STEP 1: Choose a location
STEP 2: Preparation and Material Gathering
STEP 3: Making the Tripod Tent

Question 6

a.Choose semi-level location without fallen debris nearby

Answer 6

STEP 1: Choose a location

Question 7

b.Identify a water source and game trail near your site

Answer 7

STEP 1: Choose a location

Question 8

c.Decide what direction you want the door to face

Answer 8

STEP 1: Choose a location

Question 9

a.Clear the location of all levels and debris

b.Collect log/sticks for the structure of the tent and make sure these are not rotten and are structurally sound

Answer 9

STEP 2: Preparation and Material Gathering

Question 10

c.File up all the sticks into piles of small, medium and large length and diameter

d.Collect grasses, pine needles, or leaves for ground insulation

Answer 10

STEP 2: Preparation and Material Gathering

Question 11

a.Choose three long sicks that will serve as the post of your tent

b.Make sure that the length of this post will provide you enough space inside the tripod structure

Answer 11

STEP 3: Making the Tripod Tent

Question 12

c.Plant the lower end of the post on the ground to have a good foundation

d.Make a tripod lashing at the upper end of the post

Answer 12

STEP 3: Making the Tripod Tent