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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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Day pack
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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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Bandana
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Footwear and More
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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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Hiking poles |
