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Does your Food & Fuel strategy match your trip needs, weather, and cooking preferences?

The right balance of calorie density, weight, and preparation method ensures you stay fueled without carrying unnecessary bulk.

This checklist ensures you have the tools & repair essentials to handle gear failures and keep your trip on track.

Gear fails—it’s just a matter of when. Preparation is the backbone of backcountry problem-solving.

This flowchart ensures that gear issues are quickly diagnosed and effectively addressed, keeping you moving forward on your trip.

By completing this worksheet, you ensure that your Tools & Repairs plan is tailored to your trip, giving you the confidence to handle gear

This flowchart helps ensure fire & lighting choices are safe, effective, and adaptable to different conditions.

Fire & Light: Checklist

Fire is a powerful tool in the backcountry, providing warmth, cooking capability, and a psychological boost.

This worksheet helps you craft a safe, efficient plan for your backcountry trip.

Water & Purification: Decision Flowchart

Water & Purification: Personal Planning Worksheet

Water & Purification: Checklist

The Backpacker’s Ten: Water & Purification Understanding Water Needs & Hydration Principles Water is one of the most critical survival elements in the backcountry. Without it, physical and mental performance decline rapidly, leading to dehydration, exhaustion, and potential health risks. Proper hydration isn’t just about drinking enough—it’s about sourcing, purifying, and storing water effectively for the conditions you’re facing. Hydration Variables: Factors That Affect Wate

A flowchart to help choose the best shelter and insulation setup based on conditions.

Shelter & Insulation: Personal Planning Worksheet

Shelter & Insulation: Checklist

Plan smart, stay sharp, and Thrive in the Wild with this worksheet.

Use this flowchart on the trail to stay in control—assess, adapt, and thrive with every step.

Master your mindset with this checklist to Plan, Prepare, and Prevail in the backcountry.