STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

         A.      Employ proper preparation for backpacking.

         B.      Identify the different types and sizes of packs and how to correctly fit packs.

         C.      Review how to organize the pack suitable to the length for the trip.

         D.      Discuss how to wisely select a campsite.

         E.      Employ proper sanitation practices and courtesy to others in the campsite.

         F.      Demonstrate correctly choosing and organizing a kitchen.

         G.      Evaluate the environment and how to avoid inclement weather and rough terrain.

         H.      Practice how to utilize a compass and read contour maps.

         I.      Demonstrate how to move across the various types of rough terrain.

         J.      Demonstrate the proper way to fill and adjust a backpack along with walking with a pack.

         K.      Employ setting up camp and equipment.

         L.      Formulate a comprehensive plan for the trip.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Introduction to backpacking

         A.      Preparations

 II.     The backpack

         A.      Types of backpacks

         B.      Organizing the pack

 III.    Choosing a campsite

         A.      Selecting campsite

         B.      Making camp

 IV.     Food and eating practices

         A.      Operate a camp stove

         B.      Minimize fire damage

         C.      Disposal of garbage

         D.      Handling water in the backcountry

         E.      Storage of food

 V.      Backpacking dangers

         A.      Environment

 VI.     Assembling the outfit

         A.      Type of outing

         B.      Budget for outing

         C.      Checklist

         D.      Equipment for outing

 VII.    Route-finding

         A.      Compass and contour maps

         B.      Orientation

         C.      Rough terrain

 VIII.   Field tips

         A.      Application of skills