TIPS ∩_∩

1. L E A R N E R ’ S M A T E R I A L
Physical Education

2. The ten essential checklist for backpackers
(FOR SAFETY, SURVIVAL AND BASIC COMFORT)
1. NAVIGATION
 MAP (W/ PROTECTIVE CARE)
 COMPASS
 GPS (OPTIONAL)

3. 2. SUN PROTECTION
 SUNSCREEN and LIP BALM
 SUNGLASSES

4. 3. INSULATION
 RAIN JACKET
(EXTRA LAYER FOR COLD CONDITIONS)

5. 4. ILLUMINATION
 HEADLAMP or FLASHLIGHT (PLUS SPARE)
 EXTRA BATTERRIES

6. 5. FIRST-AID LEIT
 FIRST-AID KIT

7. 6. FIRE
 MATCHES or LIGHTER
 WATERPROOF CONTAINER
 FIRE STARTER

8. 7. REPAIR KIT AND TOOLS
 KNIFE or MULTI-TOOL
 KITS for STOVE, MATTRESS, DUCT TAPE

9. 8. NUTRITION
 EXTRA DAYS SUPPLY of FOOD

10. 9. HYDRATION
 WATER BOTTLES
 WATER FILTER or OTHER TREATMENT SYSTEM

11. 10. EMERGENCY SHELTER
 TENT, TARP, OR REFLECTIVE BLANKET

12. How Do You Prepare
For A Hike?

13. Before the hike
 See to it that your body is in certain level of fitness for a safe and
pleasant climb. For you enjoy the scenery more and enjoy the
company of other backpackers, you must be PHYSICALLY
FIT.
 Attend to the following concerns:
 Your travel plan (itinerary).
 Possible transportation.
 Budget.
 Food and Water to bring.
 What equipment to bring.

14. During the hike
 On Group Formation
 Follow a single file formation. Overtaking should be avoided, but in case of a
need to do it, inform the hiker infront of you.
 Maintain a certain distance in between hikers.
 Pacing
 Start with a slow pace gradually change as the group desires.
 Do not leave anyone behind.
 Inform the group if there is a need to rest.
 The pace of the group should be that of the slowest member or the person
who has the heaviest load.
 Trail Signs
 Mand-made/alternative
• ANY COLORED MATERIALS SUCH AS YARN CAN BE USED BUT IT IS
KNOWN BY ALL MEMBERS OF THE GROUP.
 Natural trail signs
• MATERIALS FOUND IN THE ENVIRONMENT LIKE ROCKS, GRASS, AND
TWIGS.

15. THANK
YOU :3