Checklist for adventure.
Essential for everyone’s safety is a checklist for going on an adventure. Although most items are common sense, if you and your group are new to adventures, then you might find this checklist useful.
| Adventure Checklist for maximum safety |
| A First Aid Kit fully stocked, suitable for each journey. |
| Emergency and other safety equipment – |
| > Personal GPS satellite tracker |
| > Safety whistle to extend distress calls |
| > Fire lighting source, matches kept dry or use flint. |
| > Reflective, hi-vis safety lanyards to stand out day or night |
| > Reliable source of light with spare batteries. |
| > A full set of track markers, either fluro or glow in the dark. |
| > 2 metres of rope, each, at least 15mm diameter |
| > 2.5 metre x 100 mm Signal sheet for visibility in any terrain if needed for search and rescue |
| > Some form of shelter suitable for the terrain |
| > A space blanket for retaining body heat and avoiding hypothermia |
| A sharp penknife or multitool |
| Insect repellant, sunscreen and a wide brim hat. |
| Up to date Map and Compass |
| Suitable Clothes for the terrain and weather conditions, including sturdy footwear |
| Wet weather gear, with extra clothes stored in a dry sack |
| Plenty of high energy food and water, plus an extra days supply for every 48 hours of journey. e.g. For 4 days cater for 6 |
For further ideas refer to my other Post Keeping safe when going on an adventure.