Hiking and Backpacking Merit Badge Plans Day 1(Mon)

Introductions (yourself and scouts)

B(2a) 10 Essentials -List the ten essentials items for treks (pocketknife, first aid kit, extra clothing, rain gear, water bottle, flashlight, trail food, matches and fire starter, sun protection such as lip balm, sunglasses, and sunscreen, map and compass (pg. B39) B(3c) Minimizing Risk on a backpacking trip, explain why this is a good hiking practice: -Drinking plenty of water -Good Planning -Staying in good shape -Adjust Clothing to match situations -Take care of your gear -Maintain a positive attitude (7) Inclement Weather Thunderstorms (H pg. 55) Flash Floods Tornados Take a hike -Assign a sweep, navigator and a pacesetter (H4) Fitness During Hike (H2) Footwear Boots, Socks, Liners Clothes Pros and cons of poly, cotton, 100%, 50%

Day 2(Tue) (5H) Demonstrate 2 Ways to treat water Use water filter in lake or river, water tablets (8a)Explain the pros and cons of 3 different Stoves (H pg. 51) (9b) Stove Safety -Fire is a tool - to be respected, not feared go through the stove safety guidelines (B pg. 52) (8d) Cook Meal and Clean gear up afterwards (6a) Topo Maps -Explain how to recognize and read contour lines, roads, and moving water (B pg. 67) (6b) Compass and Map Learn the anatomy of the compass (B pg. 69) (6c) What to do if lost Day 3(Wed)

Trail Building Project (BP2b) Limit weight and bulk H4/9aBP Written Plan

Day 4(Thu) (1) First Aid (3b)Trek Organization (4a) LNT (4c) Pick Site (3) # of hikers on trail crew (6b) Establish Position wit. map and compass (9b) Pack Pack (9c) Shoulder Pack (9d) Shake Down (9e) 2 Mile Hike Friday: All Day Hike During 20 Min. Breaks 20 First Aid 20 LNT 5 Picking a Campsite Beg Organizing a Crew Beg First BreakWme Hiking on Roads - Stream Crossings Needed - Bear Rope Bear Bags Tents Food Dining Fly Poles Rope Stove Gas Pots Spatula Sump Frisbee Last but most importantly: Look Like You Know What Youre Doing and Look Cool