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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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Clothing
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Regular underwear |
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Warm pants (fleece or wool) |
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Wicking long underwear (top/bottoms) |
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Fleece or wool vest |
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Quick-drying pants |
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Fleece jacket/wool sweater |
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Long-sleeved shirts
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Outerwear
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Outer shell jacket (or insulated parka) |
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Gloves/mittens (fleece or wool) |
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Outer shell pants (or insulated pants) |
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Glove liners |
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Warm hat (fleece or wool) |
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Neck gaiter |
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Waterproof gloves/overmitts |
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Face mask/balaclava
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Footwear
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Hiking/mountaineering socks |
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Insulated camp booties |
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Wicking liner socks |
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Extra laces |
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Hiking boots/shoes that match the terrain and conditions |
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Gaiters
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Camping Gear
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Backpack |
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Avalanche transceiver |
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Day/summit pack |
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Altimeter |
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Pack cover |
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Food (adequate supply for your trip) |
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Tent, tarp or bivy sack |
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Stove |
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Rainfly |
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Fuel (for cooking and melting snow) |
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Tent stakes |
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Funnel |
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Snow stakes |
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Matches/lighter |
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Ground cloth |
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Cook set, dishes |
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Tent broom |
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Cooking/eating utensils |
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Sleeping bag (in waterproof stuff sack) |
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Pot grabber |
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Compression sack |
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Large pot for melting snow |
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Sleeping pad |
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Drinking cup (insulated) |
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Sit pad or sleeping pad chair kit |
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Thermos |
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Extra nylon stuff sacks (for organizing gear) |
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Biodegradable soap |
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Extra plastic bags (for water-tight storage) |
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Pot scrubber |
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Ice Axe |
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Plastic garbage bags |
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Crampons |
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Resealable plastic bags |
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Snow shovel |
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Water filter/purifier |
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Snow saw |
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Water-purification tablets |
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Snowshoes |
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Water bottle(s) |
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Skis, poles, boots |
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Collapsible water container |
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Skins, wax |
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Lantern
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Personal Items
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Toilet paper |
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Other personal toiletry items |
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Toothbrush and toothpaste |
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Lip balm (with sun protection) |
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Small bath towel |
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Insect repellent |
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Brush/comb |
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Trowel
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Other/Extras
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Binoculars |
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Repair/sewing kit |
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Field guides |
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100-foot accessory cord |
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Camera and film |
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Axe/saw |
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Notebook and pencil |
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Money |
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Travel games |
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Trip Plan (left with a responsible friend) |
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Watch/alarm clock |
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Photo ID |
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Weather radio |
