10 Essentials
- Extra clothing
- Extra food
- Drinking water in an insulated container
- Map of the area in a waterproof case
- Compass
- Fire starter (or a candle)
- Pocket knife
- First aid kit
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Matches in a waterproof container (a lighter works well, too)
- Headlamp or flashlight with extra bulb and batteries