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The Ten Essentials

Carry them on every hike.

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The Ten Essentials are a widely used list of items to carry so you can handle an emergency or an unexpected night out.

The list

  • Navigation: map, compass or GPS
  • Headlamp with extra batteries
  • Sun protection
  • First aid kit
  • Knife or repair kit
  • Fire starter
  • Emergency shelter
  • Extra food
  • Extra water
  • Extra clothes

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