LEARNER’S MATERIAL

Physical Education

The ten essential checklist for backpackers (FOR SAFETY, SURVIVAL AND BASIC COMFORT)

1. NAVIGATION

MAP (W/ PROTECTIVE CARE)

COMPASSGPS (OPTIONAL)

2. SUN PROTECTION

SUNSCREEN and LIP BALMSUNGLASSES

3. INSULATION

RAIN JACKET (EXTRA LAYER FOR COLD CONDITIONS)

4. ILLUMINATION

HEADLAMP or FLASHLIGHT (PLUS SPARE)

EXTRA BATTERRIES

5. FIRST-AID LEIT

FIRST-AID KIT

6. FIRE

MATCHES or LIGHTERWATERPROOF CONTAINERFIRE STARTER

7. REPAIR KIT AND TOOLS

KNIFE or MULTI-TOOLKITS for STOVE, MATTRESS, DUCT TAPE

8. NUTRITION

EXTRA DAYS SUPPLY of FOOD

9. HYDRATION

WATER BOTTLESWATER FILTER or OTHER TREATMENT

SYSTEM

10. EMERGENCY SHELTER

TENT, TARP, OR REFLECTIVE BLANKET

How Do You Prepare For A

Hike?

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.

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.

THANK YOU :3