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The Ten Essentials
(for safety, survival and basic comfort)1. Navigation
If you are out in winter you might want Blizzard Survival's Reflexcell emergency blanket with a honeycomb-like build is better than a single layer of reflective fabric.4. Illumination Headlamp or flashlight First-aid kit (see first-aid checklist) Matches Fire starter Knife or multi-tool Mattress repair kit Extra day's supply of food Water bottle and/or hydration reservoir (If no tent) tarp, bivy sack, reflective blanket
(for safety, survival and basic comfort)1. Navigation
- Map (w/protective case)
- Compass
- GPS (optional)
- Sunscreen and lip balm
- Sunglasses
- Skin-shielding hat and clothing
- Jacket or vest
(preferably synthetic)
- Fleece pants (sometimes optional)
If you are out in winter you might want Blizzard Survival's Reflexcell emergency blanket with a honeycomb-like build is better than a single layer of reflective fabric.
- Extra batteries
- Waterproof container
- Duct tape strips on bottle or poles
- Spare energy bars, gels, trail mix
- Water filter or other treatment system
Other:
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Quick-drying pants/shorts |
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Fleece jacket or wool sweater |
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Short-sleeved shirts |
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Wicking long underwear (top/bottoms) |
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Long-sleeved shirts |
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Regular underwear |
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Warm pants (fleece or wool) |
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Quick-drying swimsuit |
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Fleece or wool vest
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Rainwear (top/bottoms) |
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Fleece or wool gloves/mittens |
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Wide-brimmed rain/sun hat |
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Waterproof gloves/overmitts |
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Warm hat (fleece or wool) |
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Bandanna
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Hiking socks |
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Extra laces |
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Wicking liner socks |
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Gaiters |
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Hiking boots/shoes that match the
terrain
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Backpack |
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Funnel |
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Day/summit pack |
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Matches/lighter |
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Pack cover |
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Cook set, dishes |
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Tent, tarp or bivy sack |
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Cooking/eating utensils |
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Rainfly |
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Drinking cup |
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Tent stakes |
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Pot grabber |
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Footprints |
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Biodegradable soap |
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Tent broom |
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Pot scrubber/dish towel |
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Sleeping bag (in waterproof stuff sack) |
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Plastic garbage bags |
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Compression sack |
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Resealable plastic bags |
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Sleeping pad |
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Water filter/purifier |
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Sit pad or sleeping pad chair kit |
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Water-purification tablets |
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Extra nylon stuff sacks |
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Water bottle(s) |
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Food (adequate supply for your trip) |
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Collapsible water container |
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Stove and fuel |
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Lantern
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Toilet paper |
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Lip balm (with sun protection) |
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Toothbrush and toothpaste |
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Insect repellent |
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Small bath towel |
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Head net |
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Brush/comb |
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Trowel |
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Other personal toiletry items
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Altimeter |
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Repair/sewing kit |
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Binoculars |
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100-foot accessory cord |
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Field guides |
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Axe/saw |
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Camera and film |
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Money |
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Notebook and pencil |
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Photo ID |
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Travel games |
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Camping/fire permits, if needed |
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Watch/alarm clock |
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Fishing license |
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Weather radio |
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Trip Plan (left with a responsible friend) |
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Hiking poles | ||