Across
- 2. rope-tying technique essential for camping and building structures
- 3. gear carrier used for transporting supplies
- 6. rope added to a shelter to keep it secure in wind
- 8. lightweight tool used to signal for help over long distances
- 11. main location where gear and shelter are set up
- 14. simple trap for catching small game
- 15. waterproof sheet used to build quick shelters
- 16. insulation layer that keeps you off cold ground
- 18. the ground cloth under a tent that protects it from wear
- 19. waterproof container used to protect gear
- 23. to drink enough water to maintain body function
- 24. basic shelter made by leaning branches against a support
- 26. a structure used to protect from weather and exposure
- 28. skills used to treat injuries in the field
- 29. small, dry material used to start a fire
- 32. thick layer of boughs or leaves used as ground insulation
- 34. the act of staying alive using skills and resourcefulness
- 35. rain protection that can double as a shelter roof
- 36. a natural time cue indicating limited daylight remaining
- 37. natural material often used for lean-to frames
- 38. to align yourself with the environment using direction tools
Down
- 1. the side facing into the wind—avoid building shelters there
- 4. tool used to determine cardinal directions
- 5. essential for warmth, cooking, drying clothes, and signaling
- 7. navigational tool showing terrain, landmarks, and routes
- 9. method of tying poles together using rope
- 10. strong lightweight cord used for tying, repairing, and shelter building
- 12. to explore and check the area for hazards or resources
- 13. glowing fragment from a fire that can reignite tinder
- 17. to remove contaminants from water
- 20. electronic device that sends a distress signal
- 21. tool used for chopping firewood or clearing shelter sites
- 22. general term for rope, line, or string used in survival tasks
- 23. hands-free light source useful at night
- 25. natural materials like leaves and sticks used for insulation
- 26. method of attracting rescuers using sound, smoke, or light
- 27. very fine, dry material that catches a spark easily
- 30. must be purified before drinking in a survival situation
- 31. symbol or sign left to indicate direction of travel
- 33. to protect from temperature loss, especially in cold environments