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Test your knowledge with these top questions!
On a Zebco spincast reel, which control releases the line for a cast?
Holding the button pinches the line; letting go on the forward swing sends the bait flying.
On a fishing hook, what is the straight section between the eye and the bend called?
A longer shank gives fly tiers more room to wrap feathers, fur, and thread onto the hook.
What is the small backward-facing projection just below a fishing hook's point called?
Some bait-holder hooks also have barbs along the straight stem to help keep worms or other bait from sliding.
Which part glows to give a classic Coleman fuel lantern its bright light?
Mantles are fabric bags coated with minerals that glow brightly when heated by burning fuel vapor.
In KOA campground signs, what does the letter K stand for?
The first KOA opened in Billings, Montana, in 1962 with restrooms and showers for tent campers.
Why do campers pump the small plunger on a Coleman fuel lantern?
Pressure moves liquid fuel into a heated generator tube, where it becomes vapor before reaching the burner.
Which cooler part lets campers empty meltwater without tipping the chest?
The drain opening sits near the bottom so gravity carries the water out while larger pieces of ice stay inside.
Where does the ridgepole run in a traditional ridge tent?
Upright poles at the ends of the tent carry the ridgepole, much as house walls support a roof beam.
How does the insulation in a camping cooler help the ice last?
Foam insulation contains tiny pockets of gas that conduct heat poorly, slowing the warming of the cooler.
What supports the curved roof of a basic dome tent?
Some tents add extra crossing poles for heavy snow, trading greater support for more weight in the pack.