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The
10+ Essentials
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Extra
clothing layer(s)
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Map of
area (in waterproof case)
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Drinking
water
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Compass
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Food
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Headlamp
or flashlight (with extra batteries/ bulbs)
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First-aid
kit
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Sunglasses
(with retaining strap)
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Pocket
knife
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Sunscreen
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Matches (in waterproof container) and firestarter
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Hiking
Clothing
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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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Outerwear
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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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Footwear
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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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Camping
Gear
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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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Personal
Items
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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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Other/Extras
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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
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