Personal Ten Essentials Gear List
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Red- for Survival Kit / Green- add’l Items for Hiking / All-for Backpacking
1. Navigation – Compass, Map, GPS & Batteries, Trail Guide Book
2. Sun Protection – Sunscreen, Hat, Lip Balm, Sunglasses, Towel
3. Insulation –Socks, Jacket, Extra Clothes, Space Blanket, Long Johns
4. Illumination – Flashlight, Batteries, Chemical Light Stick, Candle
5. Medical – First Aid Kit, Meds, Emergency Info, Soap,ToothBrush
6. Fire – Matches & Fire Starters in Waterproof Container, Striker
7. Repair & Tools – Pocket Knife, Multi-Tool, DuctTape small roll, Wire
8. Nutrition – Trail Food, Candy, Energy Bars, Salt, 1-Day Extra Food
9. Hydration – Water Bottle, Purification, Camelback, Min 2-qt / Day
10. Protection – Plastic Trash Bag, Rain Gear, Tent, Fly, Tube Tent
Also Include – Whistle, 50-ft cord, Signal Mirror, TP, Watch, Hand Sanitizer
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