Pre adventure checks/ pre adventure inspection

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Rubyredfozzy

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Fort Mitchell, AL, USA
First Name
Aaron
Last Name
Welch
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Along with my planning steps i posted earlier i have a set of checklist that i use to ensure all my equipment works and is present for the trip.

1. First aid
Aid kit present
Numbers and locations for next level. care.
List of poisonous animals and plants
Plan for evacuation just in case
2. Communications
Comms check
Power supply
Extra batteries
Pace plan (primary, alternate, contingency, emergency)
3. Recovery
Winch remote
Straps
Shackles
Recovery points
Shovel
4. Sleeping
Sleep matt
Sleep system
Tent

The lists can go on and on, but one thing remains the same. You cant expect something to work or be present if you dont inspect it first. Dont expect what you dont inspect is one of my mantras. Sit and think about all the aspects of your trip and set aside time to inspect it for serviceability and cleanliness before and after every trip. This helps identify deficiencies with your loadout and can potentially save you in a tight spot.