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CONTROLLED PRACTICE CHECKLIST Idaho Modern Prepper Version 1.3 | 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. Measurements: US gallons, pounds and ounces; feet and inches; Fahrenheit. Keep completed contact and medical details private.