The Ten Essentials
Throughout my childhood my dad was an avid hiker. He and my brother likely hiked literally 1000+ miles over the years of weekend ventures. Dad impressed upon us the importance of always carrying the “ten essentials” – which he taped as a check-list in our camping gear room. These included a compass, sun protection (glasses/sunscreen), extra clothing, flashlight, basic first-aid supplies, fire starter, matches, knife, and extra food. Since then, REI has updated this list into