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Day Hike Packing Checklist

A focused day pack built around the Ten Essentials, the gear that turns an unexpected delay into an inconvenience rather than an emergency. Tune quantities to the length and remoteness of your route.

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The Ten Essentials

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Before you go

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Common questions

What are the Ten Essentials?
A systems-based list (navigation, light, sun protection, first aid, knife, fire, shelter, extra food, extra water, extra clothes) carried so a delay or injury stays survivable.