CONTROLLED PRACTICE CHECKLIST
Idaho Modern Prepper
Version 1.2 | November 8, 2026

OUR APPROACH: OBSERVE BEFORE MAKING CLAIMS
Practice is a planning exercise, not proof that a kit works in every emergency.

BEFORE
[ ] Choose a simple scenario, route, and duration within everyone's abilities.
[ ] Agree on stopping conditions and keep normal utilities as a fallback.
[ ] Never interrupt essential medical equipment, medication, safe water, or needed heating/cooling.
[ ] Use equipment only as instructed. Never use outdoor stoves/grills indoors.
[ ] Record starting supplies, actual cost, and total weight.

DURING
[ ] Find, lift, load, carry, open, and use supplies safely.
[ ] Check medication access, communication, assistive equipment, and pet needs.
[ ] Prepare a familiar meal and record added water, fuel, time, and waste.
[ ] Check the backup if the first option is unavailable; do not create a dangerous failure.
[ ] Record observations without generalizing beyond the actual conditions.

PRACTICE RECORD
Date / people / scenario / conditions: __________________________
Total packed weight / cost / time: ______________________________
Food weight / added water / packaging / fuel / equipment: ________
What worked (observations): _____________________________________
What failed / limits / help needed: _____________________________
Taste / ease of opening / usability: ____________________________
Manufacturer claims kept separate from observations: ____________
Changes / responsible person / budget: __________________________
Next practice date: ______________

AFTER
[ ] Restore essential supplies and utilities; replace consumed items.
[ ] Revise loads, destinations, backups, and instructions based on observations.
[ ] Keep measurements, receipts, conditions, and limitations with any published results.

Blank worksheet; no completed tests or results are claimed.
Keep completed contact and medical details private.