Recruit Training Flight

1. Recruit Training Flight Lesson 6 Part 3 Initial Expedition Training

2. Cooking Equipment • Stoves that are allowed on Expedition are the following types: • Gas Stoves • Must be resealing type, any that pierce the gas canister are not permitted • Trangia (Meths) Stoves • You must have an appropriate fuel bottle for storage of the methylated spirits. • Hexamine (Solid Fuel) stoves are NOT suitable for expedition, except for in case of emergency.

6. Kit List • To Wear: • Hiking Trousers / Jogging Bottoms (NOT JEANS). • Hiking Boots – Yours, not someone else’s. • Hiking Socks – Either thick and thin pair or 1000 Mile. • Base Layer – Wicking T-shirt / Football type shirt • Mid Layer – Fleece Jacket / Rugby Shirt • Outer Layer – Windproof • Gaiters (Optional) • Waterproof Jacket and Waterproof Trousers – for bad weather. • Hat & Gloves

7. Kit List • Personal Kit • Spare Socks (1 for each day plus 2) • Spare T-Shirt (1x for 2 day expedition) • Spare Trousers (3 + day expedition) • Underwear • Warm clothing for evening • Flip Flops / Trainers for campsite (Optional) • Rucksack & Rucksack Liner • Sleeping Bag • Roll Mat / Sleeping Mat • Notebook & Pen/Pencil • Watch • Knife, Fork, Spoon (Spork) • Mess Tins / Pan • Wash Kit & Towel • Head Torch / Torch • Water bottle – At least 1 litre.

8. Kit List • Emergency Equipment • Personal First Aid Kit • Medication • Sun Cream • Whistle • Emergency Rations • Survival / Bivvie Bag

9. Kit List • Group Items • Tent – can be shared • Stove – can be shared between 2/3 people • Gas Bottle – can be shared between 2 people • Maps – ideally one each • Map Case – ideally one each • Compass – ideally one each • Pan cleaner (Scouring pad & washing up liquid) • Camera • Toilet Paper • Plastic Bag for Rubbish

10. First Aid & Emergencies • There are several types of first aid you may come across on the hills that are not common elsewhere. • They are: • Blisters • Heat Exhaustion • Heat Stroke • Hypothermia

11. Blisters • Signs / Symptoms: • Fluid filled bumps on affected areas. • Treatment: • Stop when you feel a blister and apply some form of protective dressing. • If you are prone to blisters, you can tape your feet before going on expedition.

12. Heat Exhaustion • If the water reserves in the body are not sufficient then you will begin to suffer from heat exhaustion. • The symptoms range from thirst, fatigue, giddiness, rapid pulse, high body temperature, low urine output to delirium, coma and ultimately death. • The only way to avoid heat exhaustion is to keep the body’s fluid intake up. • It is also important to remember that excessive sweating can lead to salt depletion, resulting in severe muscle cramps. This situation, while potentially very serious, can be avoided by regular salt intake.

13. Heat Stroke • This is the most serious of the heat disorders. Heat stroke occurs when the body’s temperature regulating system fails. • The symptoms are: high body temperature and an absence of sweating (the skin being dry to touch). There will be a lack of co-ordination and the sufferer will end up in a coma and then die if not treated immediately. • Initial treatment would be to sponge the sufferer down with water and cover the body with a damp cloth. • Alternatively, if it is possible, immerse the sufferer in cold water.

14. Hypothermia • Signs and Symptoms • Unexpected and apparently unreasonable behaviour often accompanied by complaints of coldness and tiredness. • Physical and mental lethargy, including failure to respond to or to understand questions or directions. • Some slurring of speech but this is not necessarily a good indicator because the sufferer may have strong speech until shortly before collapse. • Violent outbursts of unexpected energy with possible physical resistance to offers of help. • Violent language and failure to appreciate something is wrong. • Lack of muscular co-ordination leading to erratic movement and falling. • Failure of, or abnormality in vision, difficulty in focusing. Once this occurs the case should be regarded as extremely serious.

15. Hypothermia • Treatment: • Warm the casualty, but not too quickly. • Remove damp clothing and dress in dry clothing. • Place into sleeping bag and provide shelter if it is raining. Someone else may get in the sleeping bag too to provide more heat. • Give them sugar or sugary drink. • Prepare a warm drink.

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18. By the End of the Lesson • You will be able to plan an expedition including route, route card, kit requirements and safety; • Be able to recognise and treat expedition related illness and injury; • You will have an understanding of the kit required for a day hike and an expedition; • You will be safe when travelling on the hills.