Equipment:
Laminated OSI Map
Silva Compass Type 4
Hiking Boots
Back Pack & Liner
Warm Clothes
Waterproof Coat & Trousers
Hat & Gloves
Spare Hat & Gloves
Two Spare Fleeces
Head Torch & Spare Batteries
First Aid Kit
Bivvy Bag
Kissu
Whistle
Water
Hot Drink
Picnic Lunch
Map Reading:
Colours, Symbols, Contours, Scale, Measurement
Map Setting:
Point Map Direction You're Going
Contour Features:
Flat Ground, Steep Ground, Spot Height,
Spur, Col, Re-Entrant, Change of Slope, Corrie
Navigation Techniques:
Handrailing
Distance Estimation:
1 Grid Box = 1km. 1mm = 50 metres
Timing Estimation:
1km per 12 mins approx. 1 min per uphill contour crossed
Any questions or suggestions, just leave a comment below...
24 November 2010
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what the heck is a kissu?
ReplyDeleteA Kissu is a large piece of fabric, usually orange, which a group of hikers can huddle into pull over themselves to keep warm and protected from the elements. Highly useful in an emergency, or even when stopping for lunch!
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