Mikel G. Edwards ~ Outdoor Check List

~ Mikel's Outdoor Check List ~ Take as little as possible but remember everything needed. Being safe and having fun requires choosing the right equipment. A moment's thought before starting out will better prepare you for the pleasures of your outdoor adventure. To use this list simply print and then highlight each item needed with a colored marker. Then check each item once it has been added to your backpack, mail drop box, canoe chest or vehicle box.

PRIMARY COMFORT (feet)

[   ] BOOTS 59 OZ. [   ] INNER SOCKS 1 OZ. [   ] WOOL SOCKS 2 PAIR 3 OZ.

[   ] GAITERS 7.5 OZ. [   ] CAMP SHOES [   ] EXTRA SHOELACES .5 OZ.

[   ] WALKING STAFF 18+ OZ. [   ] RUBBING ALCOHOL 3 OZ. [   ] FOOT POWER 3 OZ.

[   ] MOLESKIN, MOLE FOAM [   ] RUBBER BOOTS
      OR WADERS [   ] WATER SHOES

CLOTHING

[   ] PILE JACKET 21 OZ [   ] PILE PANTS 18-22 OZ. [   ] VAPOR BARRIER JACKET

[   ] VAPOR BARRIER PANTS 12 [   ] UNDER VEST 10 OZ. [   ] LONG JOHNS 15.5 OZ.

[   ] UNDER SHORTS 1.5 OZ. [   ] T-SHIRT 3 OZ. [   ] COTTON SHIRT

[   ] WOOL SHIRT [   ] WOOL SWEATER 16 OZ. [   ] WOOL PANTS 26 OZ.

[   ] DOWN JACKET 26-56 OZ. [   ] DOWN PANTS [   ] DOWN VEST 19 OZ.

[   ] SHORT PANTS 5 OZ. [   ] LONG PANTS [   ] BELT OR SUSPENDERS

[   ] RAIN JACKET 15 OZ. [   ] RAIN PONCHO 16 OZ. [   ] CAGOULE

[   ] RAIN PANTS 11 OZ. [   ] RAIN CHAPS 5 OZ. [   ] GARBAGE SACK

[   ] WIND JACKET 7-8 OZ. [   ] WIND PANTS 6 OZ. [   ] GLOVES 4 OZ.

[   ] INNER GLOVES 2 OZ. [   ] BOOTIES 9-12 OZ. [   ] WATCH CAP, BALACLAVA

[   ] SCARF 6.4 OZ. [   ] SWIMSUIT [   ] BANDANNA 1 OZ.

[   ] HAT VISORED OR RAIN 3 OZ.

SHELTER

[   ] 1 PERSON TENT 46 OZ. [   ] 2 PERSON TENT 124 OZ. [   ] TENT REPAIR KIT 3-6

[   ] TARP OR FLY SHEET [   ] TENT POLES [   ] TENT STAKES

[   ] 100’ NYLON CORD 7 OZ. [   ] 8’X10’ POLYETHYLENE
       SHEET [   ] VISKLAMPS

[   ] 8’X10’ GROUND SHEET 24 OZ [   ] FOAM PAD 24 OZ. [   ] AIR MATTRESS 32 OZ.

[   ] AIR MATTRESS PATCH KIT [   ] SLEEPING BAG 74 OZ. [   ] SLEEPING BAG LINER

[   ] VAPOR BARRIER BIVY 19 OZ. [   ] FOAM SEAT 5-7 OZ.

ORGANIZATION

[   ] FANNY PACK 12.5 OZ. [   ] BACKPACK 90 OZ. [   ] BACKPACK RAIN COVER

[   ] SPARE PACK PARTS [   ] DAY PACK 8 OZ. [   ] PACK BOXES

[   ] MAIL DROP BOXES [   ] CAMP TRUNK OR CHEST [   ] WATER TIGHT DUFFLE

COOKING TOOLS

[   ] COOLER OR ICE BOX [   ] CANTEEN 11 OZ. [   ] WATER BAG

[   ] WATER PURIFICATION PILLS [   ] RUBBER TUBING [   ] COOKING POTS 20 OZ.

[   ] FRYING PAN 14 OZ. [   ] SPATULA [   ] GRIDDLE 37 OZ.

[   ] BACKPACKERS GRATE [   ] REFLECTOR OVEN [   ] CUP 4.5 OZ.

[   ] SPOON & FORK 2 OZ. [   ] LADLE OR DIPPER [   ] KNIFE 1.4 – 3 OZ.

[   ] KNIFE SHARPENER [   ] CAN OPENER 1 OZ. [   ] ZIP SEAL PLASTIC BAGS

[   ] MATCHSAFE(S), LIGHTER [   ] MAGNESIUM FLINT STICK [   ] MAGNIFYING GLASS

[   ] SOLAR STILL KIT [   ] DISH SOAP 2 OZ. [   ] DISH CLOTH 1 OZ.

[   ] STOVE 12-22 OZ. [   ] STOVE SPARE PARTS [   ] FUEL BOTTLE 2-7 – 5.1 OZ.

[   ] STOVE FILLING FUNNEL [   ] EYE   DROPPER 1 OZ. [   ] STOVE PRIMING PASTE

[   ] STOVE WINDSCREEN 9 OZ. [   ] FOAM PAD FOR STOVE [   ] STOVE CLEANER

[   ] DUTCH OVEN

FOOD & DRINK

[ ] WATER [ ] SALT & PEPPER SHAKER [ ] COOKING SPICES 1-3 OZ.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

[   ] FIRST AID KIT 14 OZ. [   ] THERMOMETER [   ] SNAKEBITE KIT 3.5 OZ.

[   ] SPACE BLANKET 4 OZ. [   ] SUNGLASSES 1 OZ. [   ] SUN BLOCK 1 OZ.

[   ] SUNTAN LOTION [   ] LIP SALVE 1 OZ. [   ] HAND LOTION

[   ] BATH SOAP [   ] TOWEL 1.5 OZ. [   ] TOOTHBRUSH / PASTE 1 OZ

[   ] DENTAL FLOSS 1 OZ. [   ] COMB .5 OZ. [   ] TOILET PAPER

[   ] BACKPACKER'S TROWEL [   ] SCISSORS 2 OZ. [   ] BUG/FLY REPELLENT

TOOLS, TOYS & STUFF

[   ] FLASHLIGHT 7 OZ. [   ] HEADLAMP 6 OZ. [   ] SPARE BULB, BATTERIES

[   ] CANDLES LANTERN 6 OZ. [   ] CANDLES 5 OZ. [   ] GAS LANTERN 28 – 64 OZ.

[   ] LIGHT STICK 2 OZ. [   ] CAMERA [   ] CAMERA FLASH

[   ] SPARE LENS [   ] CLOSE-UP ATTACHMENTS [   ] FILTERS

[   ] CABLE RELEASE [   ] LENS TISSUE [   ] LENS BRUSH

[   ] TRIPOD [   ] FILM, BATTERIES [   ] BINOCULARS 9.9 – 17 OZ.

[   ] POCKET HEATER 2.5 OZ [   ] FIREARM(S) [   ] EAR PLUGS

[   ] SAFETY GLASSES [   ] HOLSTER OR GUN CASE [   ] AMMUNITION / CARTRIDGES

[   ] GUN CLEANING KIT [   ] FISHING TACKLE [   ] READING MATERIAL

[   ] STAR CHART OR BOOK [   ] PLAYING CARDS, CRIBBAGE [   ] NOTEBOOK

[   ] PAPER FOR NOTES [   ] PENCILS, PENS, REFILLS [   ] RIP STOP & DUCT TAPE

[   ] NEEDLES AND THREAD [   ] RUBBER BANDS [   ] SPARE PLASTIC BAGS

[   ] WALLET $$$ [   ] COINS FOR TELEPHONE [   ] EXTRA CAR KEYS!!

NAVIGATION

[   ] LICENSES / PERMITS [   ] PASSPORT & TICKETS [   ] MAPS

[   ] MAP CASE 2-10 OZ. [   ] COMPASS .5 - 3 OZ. [   ] WRIST WATCH 1.6 OZ.

[   ] G. P. S. SYSTEM [   ] G. P. S. EXTRA BATTERIES [   ] PEDOMETER

[   ] SIGNALING MIRROR 1 OZ. [   ] SMOKE BOMB / FLARES [   ] WHISTLE

[   ] WEATHER RADIO 6 – 12 OZ.

TRANSPORTATION

[   ] URBAN EXCAPE VEHICLE [   ] OFF ROAD VEHICLE(S) [   ] HIGHWAY MAPS

[   ] EXTRA DRINKING WATER [   ] EXTRA GAS & OIL [   ] OIL FILTER

[   ] SPARE TIRE [   ] SNOW CHAINS [   ] HEAVY DUTY JACK

[   ] ROAD FLARES [   ] 30 TO 50 FT. TOW CHAIN [   ] HAND WINCH OR HIGH LIFT

[   ] JUMPER CABLES [   ] AUTO COMPASS [   ] SPOTLIGHT

[   ] VEHICLE FLASHLIGHT [   ] CROSS CUT SAW [   ] FIRE EXTINGUISHER

[   ] FIRE SHOVEL [   ] FIRE BUCKET [   ] PULASKI

CANOE, KAYAK , BOAT

[   ] LIFE JACKET(S) [   ] PADDLE(S) [   ] SAFETY LIGHTS

[   ] USCG WHISTLE OR HORN [   ] THROW ROPE [   ] PORTAGE YOKE

[   ] BAILER OR SPONGE [   ] CANOE REPAIR KIT [   ] KNEE PADS

[   ] OUTBOARD MOTOR [   ] CANOE MOTOR BRACKET [   ] ENGINE FUEL & OIL

[   ] TOOL KIT & SPARE PARTS [   ] WET SUIT, BOOTIES &
       GLOVES

BICLYCLE(S)

[   ] BIKE HELMET [   ] BIKE LIGHTS [   ] BIKE SHORTS

[   ] GLOVES [   ] RACKS & PANNIERS [   ] BRAKE & DERAILER CABLE

[   ] EXTRA TIRE OR FLAT KIT [   ] TRAVEL PUMP 7 OZ [   ] BIKE TOOLS 26 OZ.

[   ] WATER BOTTLE(S)

If you haven't already gone completely mad with all this organizing, you may wish to review Mikel's Backpack Check List which also includes a day use fanny pack check list. Please click on the email links on this page to share your suggestions. Like any good adventure this is a work in progress.

When you get to the end of your rope
tie a knot and HANG-ON!!

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PRIMARY COMFORT (feet)
[ ] BOOTS 59 OZ.	[ ] INNER SOCKS 1 OZ.	[ ] WOOL SOCKS 2 PAIR 3 OZ.
[ ] GAITERS 7.5 OZ.	[ ] CAMP SHOES	[ ] EXTRA SHOELACES .5 OZ.
[ ] WALKING STAFF 18+ OZ.	[ ] RUBBING ALCOHOL 3 OZ.	[ ] FOOT POWER 3 OZ.
[ ] MOLESKIN, MOLE FOAM	[ ] RUBBER BOOTS OR WADERS	[ ] WATER SHOES

CLOTHING
[ ] PILE JACKET 21 OZ	[ ] PILE PANTS 18-22 OZ.	[ ] VAPOR BARRIER JACKET
[ ] VAPOR BARRIER PANTS 12	[ ] UNDER VEST 10 OZ.	[ ] LONG JOHNS 15.5 OZ.
[ ] UNDER SHORTS 1.5 OZ.	[ ] T-SHIRT 3 OZ.	[ ] COTTON SHIRT
[ ] WOOL SHIRT	[ ] WOOL SWEATER 16 OZ.	[ ] WOOL PANTS 26 OZ.
[ ] DOWN JACKET 26-56 OZ.	[ ] DOWN PANTS	[ ] DOWN VEST 19 OZ.
[ ] SHORT PANTS 5 OZ.	[ ] LONG PANTS	[ ] BELT OR SUSPENDERS
[ ] RAIN JACKET 15 OZ.	[ ] RAIN PONCHO 16 OZ.	[ ] CAGOULE
[ ] RAIN PANTS 11 OZ.	[ ] RAIN CHAPS 5 OZ.	[ ] GARBAGE SACK
[ ] WIND JACKET 7-8 OZ.	[ ] WIND PANTS 6 OZ.	[ ] GLOVES 4 OZ.
[ ] INNER GLOVES 2 OZ.	[ ] BOOTIES 9-12 OZ.	[ ] WATCH CAP, BALACLAVA
[ ] SCARF 6.4 OZ.	[ ] SWIMSUIT	[ ] BANDANNA 1 OZ.
[ ] HAT VISORED OR RAIN 3 OZ.

SHELTER
[ ] 1 PERSON TENT 46 OZ.	[ ] 2 PERSON TENT 124 OZ.	[ ] TENT REPAIR KIT 3-6
[ ] TARP OR FLY SHEET	[ ] TENT POLES	[ ] TENT STAKES
[ ] 100’ NYLON CORD 7 OZ.	[ ] 8’X10’ POLYETHYLENE SHEET	[ ] VISKLAMPS
[ ] 8’X10’ GROUND SHEET 24 OZ	[ ] FOAM PAD 24 OZ.	[ ] AIR MATTRESS 32 OZ.
[ ] AIR MATTRESS PATCH KIT	[ ] SLEEPING BAG 74 OZ.	[ ] SLEEPING BAG LINER
[ ] VAPOR BARRIER BIVY 19 OZ.	[ ] FOAM SEAT 5-7 OZ.

ORGANIZATION
[ ] FANNY PACK 12.5 OZ.	[ ] BACKPACK 90 OZ.	[ ] BACKPACK RAIN COVER
[ ] SPARE PACK PARTS	[ ] DAY PACK 8 OZ.	[ ] PACK BOXES
[ ] MAIL DROP BOXES	[ ] CAMP TRUNK OR CHEST	[ ] WATER TIGHT DUFFLE

COOKING TOOLS
[ ] COOLER OR ICE BOX	[ ] CANTEEN 11 OZ.	[ ] WATER BAG
[ ] WATER PURIFICATION PILLS	[ ] RUBBER TUBING	[ ] COOKING POTS 20 OZ.
[ ] FRYING PAN 14 OZ.	[ ] SPATULA	[ ] GRIDDLE 37 OZ.
[ ] BACKPACKERS GRATE	[ ] REFLECTOR OVEN	[ ] CUP 4.5 OZ.
[ ] SPOON & FORK 2 OZ.	[ ] LADLE OR DIPPER	[ ] KNIFE 1.4 – 3 OZ.
[ ] KNIFE SHARPENER	[ ] CAN OPENER 1 OZ.	[ ] ZIP SEAL PLASTIC BAGS
[ ] MATCHSAFE(S), LIGHTER	[ ] MAGNESIUM FLINT STICK	[ ] MAGNIFYING GLASS
[ ] SOLAR STILL KIT	[ ] DISH SOAP 2 OZ.	[ ] DISH CLOTH 1 OZ.
[ ] STOVE 12-22 OZ.	[ ] STOVE SPARE PARTS	[ ] FUEL BOTTLE 2-7 – 5.1 OZ.
[ ] STOVE FILLING FUNNEL	[ ] EYE DROPPER 1 OZ.	[ ] STOVE PRIMING PASTE
[ ] STOVE WINDSCREEN 9 OZ.	[ ] FOAM PAD FOR STOVE	[ ] STOVE CLEANER
[ ] DUTCH OVEN

FOOD & DRINK
[ ] WATER	[ ] SALT & PEPPER SHAKER	[ ] COOKING SPICES 1-3 OZ.

HEALTH & WELLNESS
[ ] FIRST AID KIT 14 OZ.	[ ] THERMOMETER	[ ] SNAKEBITE KIT 3.5 OZ.
[ ] SPACE BLANKET 4 OZ.	[ ] SUNGLASSES 1 OZ.	[ ] SUN BLOCK 1 OZ.
[ ] SUNTAN LOTION	[ ] LIP SALVE 1 OZ.	[ ] HAND LOTION
[ ] BATH SOAP	[ ] TOWEL 1.5 OZ.	[ ] TOOTHBRUSH / PASTE 1 OZ
[ ] DENTAL FLOSS 1 OZ.	[ ] COMB .5 OZ.	[ ] TOILET PAPER
[ ] BACKPACKER'S TROWEL	[ ] SCISSORS 2 OZ.	[ ] BUG/FLY REPELLENT

TOOLS, TOYS & STUFF
[ ] FLASHLIGHT 7 OZ.	[ ] HEADLAMP 6 OZ.	[ ] SPARE BULB, BATTERIES
[ ] CANDLES LANTERN 6 OZ.	[ ] CANDLES 5 OZ.	[ ] GAS LANTERN 28 – 64 OZ.
[ ] LIGHT STICK 2 OZ.	[ ] CAMERA	[ ] CAMERA FLASH
[ ] SPARE LENS	[ ] CLOSE-UP ATTACHMENTS	[ ] FILTERS
[ ] CABLE RELEASE	[ ] LENS TISSUE	[ ] LENS BRUSH
[ ] TRIPOD	[ ] FILM, BATTERIES	[ ] BINOCULARS 9.9 – 17 OZ.
[ ] POCKET HEATER 2.5 OZ	[ ] FIREARM(S)	[ ] EAR PLUGS
[ ] SAFETY GLASSES	[ ] HOLSTER OR GUN CASE	[ ] AMMUNITION / CARTRIDGES
[ ] GUN CLEANING KIT	[ ] FISHING TACKLE	[ ] READING MATERIAL
[ ] STAR CHART OR BOOK	[ ] PLAYING CARDS, CRIBBAGE	[ ] NOTEBOOK
[ ] PAPER FOR NOTES	[ ] PENCILS, PENS, REFILLS	[ ] RIP STOP & DUCT TAPE
[ ] NEEDLES AND THREAD	[ ] RUBBER BANDS	[ ] SPARE PLASTIC BAGS
[ ] WALLET $$$	[ ] COINS FOR TELEPHONE	[ ] EXTRA CAR KEYS!!

NAVIGATION
[ ] LICENSES / PERMITS	[ ] PASSPORT & TICKETS	[ ] MAPS
[ ] MAP CASE 2-10 OZ.	[ ] COMPASS .5 - 3 OZ.	[ ] WRIST WATCH 1.6 OZ.
[ ] G. P. S. SYSTEM	[ ] G. P. S. EXTRA BATTERIES	[ ] PEDOMETER
[ ] SIGNALING MIRROR 1 OZ.	[ ] SMOKE BOMB / FLARES	[ ] WHISTLE
[ ] WEATHER RADIO 6 – 12 OZ.

TRANSPORTATION
[ ] URBAN EXCAPE VEHICLE	[ ] OFF ROAD VEHICLE(S)	[ ] HIGHWAY MAPS
[ ] EXTRA DRINKING WATER	[ ] EXTRA GAS & OIL	[ ] OIL FILTER
[ ] SPARE TIRE	[ ] SNOW CHAINS	[ ] HEAVY DUTY JACK
[ ] ROAD FLARES	[ ] 30 TO 50 FT. TOW CHAIN	[ ] HAND WINCH OR HIGH LIFT
[ ] JUMPER CABLES	[ ] AUTO COMPASS	[ ] SPOTLIGHT
[ ] VEHICLE FLASHLIGHT	[ ] CROSS CUT SAW	[ ] FIRE EXTINGUISHER
[ ] FIRE SHOVEL	[ ] FIRE BUCKET	[ ] PULASKI

CANOE, KAYAK , BOAT
[ ] LIFE JACKET(S)	[ ] PADDLE(S)	[ ] SAFETY LIGHTS
[ ] USCG WHISTLE OR HORN	[ ] THROW ROPE	[ ] PORTAGE YOKE
[ ] BAILER OR SPONGE	[ ] CANOE REPAIR KIT	[ ] KNEE PADS
[ ] OUTBOARD MOTOR	[ ] CANOE MOTOR BRACKET	[ ] ENGINE FUEL & OIL
[ ] TOOL KIT & SPARE PARTS	[ ] WET SUIT, BOOTIES & GLOVES

BICLYCLE(S)
[ ] BIKE HELMET	[ ] BIKE LIGHTS	[ ] BIKE SHORTS
[ ] GLOVES	[ ] RACKS & PANNIERS	[ ] BRAKE & DERAILER CABLE
[ ] EXTRA TIRE OR FLAT KIT	[ ] TRAVEL PUMP 7 OZ	[ ] BIKE TOOLS 26 OZ.
[ ] WATER BOTTLE(S)