PRM 280 – Individual Online Work

Review Questions 

Chapter 25 - Hiking and Trail Skills 

1.     Each pound carried on your foot is equivalent to how many pounds carried on your back?

2.     Name three types of boots and give their purpose.

3.     What is the rule of thumb for carrying weight in your backpack?

4.     Give two examples of general hiking etiquette.

5.     How far away from a water source should you set up camp?

Chapter 27 - Tents and Shelters

1.     Name two common forms of tent fabric.

2.     Name four basic tent shapes.

3.     What is the difference between "Waterproof" and "Water repellent"?.

4.     What are factors to consider when choosing a tent?

5.     Name three other types of shelters other then tents that can used for camping.

Chapter 28 – Sleeping Outdoors

1.      What are the four basic shapes of sleeping bags?

2.     What is meant by "differential cut" in sleeping bag construction?

3.     What are two types of material that are used as insulation in sleeping bags?

4.     What is meant by "loft" with regard to a sleeping bag?

5.     Name three types of mattresses that can be placed under a sleeping bag when camping.

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