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Description

Demonstrate the different characteristics of natural v synthetic materials. Relevant to hiking preparation, staying warm on camp, &c.

Resources

A cotton and a synthetic t-shirt
Bowl of water
Hangers
Luggage scales
Attached record sheet and pencil

Instructions

Talk to Scouts about how cotton and synthetic materials differ in the way they soak up water and the chilling and other effects this will have in hiking and other outdoor situations.

Weigh t-shirts dry and record
Weigh t-shirts wet and record
Hang to dry for a period
Weigh and compare performance

Tags

• Hike
• keeping warm
• Outdoor

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