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ten backpacking essentials (according to REI)


* Navigation  
'''Ten backpacking essentials''' (according to REI and BSA)
* Navigation (map & compass)
* Sun protection  
* Sun protection  
* Insulation (extra clothing)  
* Insulation (extra clothing)  
* Illumination  
* Illumination (flashlight)
* First-aid supplies  
* First-aid supplies  
* Fire  
* Fire (matches and hot-spark)
* Repair kit and tools  
* Repair kit and tools (pocketknife and or multi-tool)
* Nutrition (extra food)  
* Nutrition (extra food, trail food)  
* Hydration (extra water)  
* Hydration (water and water purification)  
* Emergency shelter
* Emergency shelter (at least rain gear)

Revision as of 22:00, 9 June 2008

Ten backpacking essentials (according to REI and BSA)

  • Navigation (map & compass)
  • Sun protection
  • Insulation (extra clothing)
  • Illumination (flashlight)
  • First-aid supplies
  • Fire (matches and hot-spark)
  • Repair kit and tools (pocketknife and or multi-tool)
  • Nutrition (extra food, trail food)
  • Hydration (water and water purification)
  • Emergency shelter (at least rain gear)