Ten Essentials for safety, survival and basic comfort

---

1. Navigation

• Map

• Compass

• GPS (optional)

2. Sun protection

• Sunscreen

• Lip balm

• Sunglasses

3. Insulation

• Shell, warm jacket, pants, gloves, hat

4. Illumination

• Headlamp (plus spare)

• Extra batteries

5. First-aid supplies

• First-aid kit

6. Fire

• Matches and 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

Download my ten essentials checklist here!

*Please note that some of the links above are affiliate links, and I may earn a small commission on any purchase made - at no additional cost to you. As always, all ideas and opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own. Thank you for your support!

---