Practical Safety Checklists, Documents and Field Guides

Group planning an outdoor trip using a map and printed checklist at a table

Practical Safety Checklists and Field Guides

When things start happening, there’s no time to figure it out.

That’s when people grab the wrong things, forget important details, and waste time they don’t have.

This page is a collection of simple, printable tools to help you think ahead, stay organized, and make better decisions before you ever need to.

Person packing a go bag while checking items off a printed checklist at home

Go Bag Checklist

When things start moving fast, people grab what they think they need and hope it works out.

This checklist gives you a clear starting point so you can pack ahead of time and move when it matters.

It focuses on the basics that actually help you get out quickly, stay functional for 24 to 72 hours, and have what you need if you can’t return home right away.

Person filling out a printed trip plan with map and notes at a table before an outdoor trip

Lost Proofing Checklist

Before a day hike, long trip, mountain bike ride, or ski outing, take a few minutes to write your plan down.

If something goes wrong, that information gives others a clear place to start.

This checklist helps you organize your route, timing, and key details so you can leave a plan with someone you trust and avoid turning a small problem into a search.