Trailers and outdoorsmen are constantly linked. Whether towing a skiff to a lake, ATV to the woods, duck boat to a marsh, or a camper to deer camp, hauling trailers is as much a part of the outdoors as guns, tackle and dogs.

The following trailer checklist is a quick guide to getting things in order before hitting the highway. Over even the short haul, these things can save time, trouble, money and insure a fun outdoor weekend.

1. A sturdy turnbuckle is a good idea for preventing trailer items from shifting. Connecting at a boat bow eye, or front end of ATV, hunting cart or other piece of equipment is good safety insurance.