2.do you have enough food for you and your group? Pg.55--
3.do you have all the equipment you need?
4.water purifiers?-
5.1st aid kits?-
6.what is the age range of the group?
7.what is the experience level of each member? What is the
average of the experience levels?
8.how remote is the trip from civilization and help in case
of a problem?
9.what are the trail conditions?
10.are there any special natural hazards or restricted areas?
your group for the entire trip is
essential for a successful
and enjoyable hike, figuring the amount of food might be
a little hard because some people can eat huge amounts to
be satisfied but some people only snack on small food items
to be satisfied, here are some examples of what constitutes
a single serving. Keep in mind that a particular meal can
provide multiple servings of different food groups to maintain
heath and energy:
Having enough food for you and
grain products group 11+ servings/
(bread, cereal ,rice, pasta)
-1 slice of bread
-1 ounce of ready to eat cereal
-1/2 cup of cooked cereal, rice, or pasta
Vegetable group 3 to 5 servings/day
-1 cup of raw leafy vegetables
-1/2 cup of other vegetables, cooked or chopped raw
-3/4 cup of vegetable juice
-1 medium apple, banana, or orange
-1/2 cup of chopped, cooked, or canned fruits
-3/4 cup of fruit juice
Milk group 2 to 3 servings per day
(milk, yogurt, and cheese)
-1 cup of milk or yogurt
-1 1/2 ounces of natural cheese
-2 ounces of processed cheese
Meat and beans group: 2 to 3 servings
per day
(Meat, poultry, fish, dried beans, eggs, and nuts)
- 2 to 3 ounces of cooked lean ham,
poultry, or fish
-1/2 cup of cooked beans
-2 tablespoons of peanut butter
-1 egg
-2 table spoons seeds and nuts
Sweets group (Fats, oils, sugars)
-use sparingly
and that is the basic serving sizes
for the average human , use this scale to help calculate
foods that you might want to bring
The basic equipment (ten essentials)
a map of the area, flashlight with
extra bulb and batteries, sunglasses, extra clothing, extra
food and water, pocketknife, candle or fire starter, first
aid kit, and waterproof matches are the basic equipment
you will need.
Emergencies
Substance
Shelter
Extras
Navigation
Toiletries
I incidentals
Attitude
Light
Something to carry all of it in more
info go here
First aid
Once you step beyond your normal
boundaries and into the wilderness you
trade in the modern conveniences of modern medicine for
the risks of adventure.
It is then highly necessary to be familiar with the basic
first aid treatments and the medical complications that
may occur in outdoor situations.
this example of an equipment list
may be used as an appropriate checklist.
Title______________________
Provided by each backpacker Provided
by Group
1 wool/ polypropylene Hat Tents w/
ground tarp
1 pair gloves lightweight fleece is a best Camping stove
w/ bottles of fuel
Sleeping bag w/liner foam pad Topographical maps
Polypropylene long underwear Water pumps or water purifiers/
iodine tablets
Shorts/ pants non-cotton is best First aid kit
Long pants or nylon warm-ups Group food
Non-cotton liner socks Group bug repellant
Wool or hiking non-cotton socks Alcohol-type hand washing
jell
Hiking boots (leather w/knobby soles) Water collapsing water
container
Light wind resistant jacket Cook kit
Thermal jacket or wool sweater, fleece, etc repair equipment
Flashlight w/ extra batteries
Lib balm, sun block
Ball cap or other sun hat
Personal medication
Toothpaste, toothbrush
Small towel, sleeping bag
Hat, sunglasses
Toilet paper ,deodorant ,personal medication
