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The 10 Essentials Plus

These are the 10 Essential items one would need for any wilderness adventure plus some added extras. This is the minimum recommendation for a day hike.
1. Navigation
•  Map (with protective case)
•  Compass
•  GPS (optional)
•  Altimeter (optional)
2. Sun protection
•  Sunscreen
•  Lip balm
•  Sunglasses
3. Insulation
•  Jacket, vest, pants, long underwear, gloves, hat
4. Illumination
•  Headlamp or flashlight
•  Extra batteries
5. First-aid supplies
•  First-aid kit (see our First-Aid Checklist)
6. Fire
•  Matches or lighter
•  Waterproof container
•  Fire starter (for emergency survival fire)
7. Repair kit and tools
•  Knife or multi-tool
•  Kits for stove, mattress; duct tape strips
8. Nutrition
•  Extra day's supply of food
9. Hydration
•  Water bottles or hydration system
•  Water filter or other treatment system
10. Emergency shelter
• Tent, tarp, bivy or reflective blanket
Beyond the Ten Essentials
Snacks (energy bars, gels, chews, trail mix)
Energy beverages or drink mixes
Utensils
Cups
Toilet paper
Sanitation trowel
Hand sanitizer
Insect repellent
Whistle
Binoculars
Trekking poles
Bag for collecting trash
Route description or guidebook
Interpretive field guide(s)
Outdoor journal with pen/pencil
Quick-dry towel
Post-hike snacks, water, towel, clothing change
Trip itinerary left with friend + under car seat
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332 PA 447
Newfoundland, PA 18445

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