W e a t h e r W a r r i o r . N e t
STORM CHASING
SUGGESTED BASIC CHECKLIST

Each year storm chasers go out in their vehicles and chase, some with lots of equipment, some without.  The below checklist is a basic overview and helpful guide to chasers to either start their own checklist, or make sure they've covered it all on theirs.

PERSONAL
-Wallet
    -Driver's License
    -Emergency Contact Information
    -Credit Cards
    -Bank ATM/Debit card
- Money/Cash

-sun tan lotion
-mosquito repellant
-eye glasses
-sun glasses
-contacts and cleaning solutions
-Medications

-Wistle (for security)

VEHICLE
-tools (see seperate list)
-Flares (or emergency caution triangle)
-jumper cables
-vehicle jack (usually supplied w/ vehicle)
-spare tire (usually supplied w/ vehicle)

-spare key hidden
-First Aid Kit
-small flash light
-large flash light
-spot Light
-food ooler
-powered food cooler
COMPUTING
-Laptop Computer
-AC power Cord
-DC power Cord
-mouse
-wifi card
-high speed internet card
-back-up HD
-back-up HD power cord
-back-up connection cord (USB)

-USB GPS (Delorme or simular)
-any necessary back-up software/drivers


MEDIA
SLR digital
-camera body
-camera battery
-camera battery charger
-memory storage card
-card reader or download connect cord
-lenses
-filters
-tripod
Video
-camera body
-camera battery(s)
-battery charger
-cassette tapes/memory storage
-download connect cord
-lenses
-filters
COMMUNICATIONS
-Cell Phone
-Cell phone AC charger
-Cell phone DC charger
-Cell phone hands-free device
-Cell phone in-vehicle holder

Amatuer Radio/GMRS, or simular
-VHF mobile radio with microphone
-VHF mobile antenna
-extension speaker
-VHF portable (HT)
-VHF portable extended range antenna
-HT charger
-HT extra battery

FRS
-portable radio
-radio charger
-extra battery

NAVIGATION
-GPS Navigation Unit
-GPS power cord
-GPS antenna (if seperate)
-Paper Map, US
-Paper Map, individual states
TOOLS
-hammer
-phillips screw driver
-flat head screw driver
-plyers
-adjustable wrench

-utility knife
-sissors

FOOD AND WATER
-granola bars
-energy bars
-cereal
-donuts
-pop tarts
-bagels
-bread

-oranges, apples, bananas

-ketch-up
-mustard

Refrigerated Items:
-lunch meat
-cheese
-mayonaisse
-milk

CLOTHING / TOILETRIES
-clothing
   - shorts
   - pants
   - T-shirts
   - Sweater
   - rain coat/jacket
   - socks
   - shoes

-toiletries
   -toothbrush
   -toothpaste
   -mouth wash
   -body refreshener
   -shampoo/conditioner
   -shaving supplies


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