Field Work Checklist
Some have asked me for my checklist for field work, so here it is. Modify for your personal situation. The most important thing about any checklist is to actually check the list.
In the Rig
large binoculars
spare spare tire
ropes
jumper cables
tire chains
tools
tow cable
snow shovel
dirt shovel
ax
toilet paper
garbage bucket
recyclables bucket
flagging
large flashlight
boots/socks
rags
oil (3 quarts)
duct tape
120VAC adaptor
chain tighteners
atlas/gazetteers
map box
fire extinguisher
come-along
bruce
saw
insulated cup
Thermarest®, full-size
sleeping bag/pillow
Power Pack
Food and Drink
fruit
pretzels
beer
wine
pasta/sauce
Parmesan cheese
tea
"fig" bars
carrots
cereal
yogurt
bread
peanut butter
jam
soups
bagels
olive oil
lime
black pepper
vegetables
orange juice
turkey
mustard
salsa
crackers
ice (block &/or cube)
chips
hummus
spinach salad
salad dressing
peach schnapps
gin
tonic
sweet peppers
onions
cookies
hot chocolate
tuna
Car Camping Gear
water bags
water bottles
toilet paper
large propane stove
propane lantern
propane post
stove stand
table, cooking
chairs
large sleeping pad
sleeping bag
large pillow
propane tank
plates
bowls
knives, forks, spoons
potholder
frying pan
cooking pot w/ lid
coolers
large tent
wash pan
camp soap/scrub rag
can opener
toaster
table, coffee
appropriate maps
Gear Bag (Select for Dayhiking and Backpacking)
first aid kit
toilet paper
repair kit
sunscreen
monocular
day pack
lip salve
matches
Bic® lighter
candle/fire starter
GPS receiver
map case
compass
flashlight
whistle
water tablets
bug repellent
space blanket
signaling mirror
snake bite kit
knife
Sherpa®
weather radio
water bottle
map case (w/ maps)
AA/AAA batteries
Camera
Smoke bomb
flagging
Daypacking Gear
day pack
butt-sized pad
see "Food...")
See "Clothes"
Backpacking Stuff
small tent
teeth gear
backpack
cooking pot w/ lid
cup
spoon
radio/earphones/ant.
small propane stove
bowl
water filter
chamois towel
sleeping bag
Thermarest, backpack
Thermarest chair
pack cover
freeze dried dinners
food (see "food &…")
clothes (see "Clothes")
Gatorade® mix
radio/earphones/ant
sponge/soap
toilet paper
(see "Toiletries Bag)
(see "Pocket Stuff")
Pocket Stuff (Dayhiking or Backpacking)
knife
wallet
cell phone
PDA
red pen
sunglasses
gun
spare clip
Office Stuff
laptop computer
red pens
cell phone charger
expanding file
extension cord
computer power supply
PDA cable
printer, etc.
Research Materials
appropriate area maps
file folders
materials box
books
Clothes
Tivas®
socks
t-shirts
skivvies
pants
long underwear (bottom)
polar fleece shirt
fleece coat
long underwear (top)
fleece pants
sock cap
sun hat (crushable)
hiking shorts
belt
snot rags
shoes
hiking pants
rain pants
rain parka
thick socks
hiking boots
thin socks
polypro glove liners
camp slippers
gaiters
thick polypro gloves
Gortex® glove covers
Micellaneous
extra ammo
plastic bags
large towel
extra flashlight bulb
lantern mantles
extra AA/AAA batteries.
Thermarest® repair kit
rip-stop tape
rubber bands
reading materials
camera
Toiletries Bag
Lydex®
Band-Aids®
aspirin
shampoo
painkillers
Neosporin®
Rolaids
dental floss
toothbrush
toothpaste
nose drops
headlight
Q-tips®
Imodium® AD
safety pins
needle thread
vitamins/minerals
sunscreen
knife
spoon
lip balm
thermometer
nail clippers
throat lozenges
earplugs
First Aid Kit
antihistamine
moleskin
razor blade
needle
hydrogen peroxide
Neosporin®
aspirin
painkillers
adhesive tape
gauze pads
first aid kit bag
poison oak remedies
Lotrimin