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Ten Essentials
(or is that 18 ½ -
Essentials?)
1. Map
2. Compass
3. Whistle
4. Extra Food (quick energy; power
bars; etc.)
5. Extra Clothing: (hat; socks;
poly-pro; gloves)
6. 550 Cord (50 ft.)
7. First Aid supplies (sm.
personal)
8. Pocket Knife
9. Flashlight/Headlamp (extra
battery / bulb)
10. Lighter
11. Fire Starter (fire ribbon;
chemical bar)
12. Flint & Steel
13. Space Blanket (contrasting
color for signal)
14. Water
15. Purification Tablets
16. Signal Mirror
17. Zip-Lock bags (6)
18. Garbage Bag (2) (clear 55
gallon size for water procurement, poncho, shelter)
18.5 ½ bar of soap
The Essential 4
1) Whistle (requires less energy / can be
heard 5-times further)
2) Knife (many uses, from starting fires
to digging out that splinter)
3) Water (stay hydrated,
if the water is questionable, do your best to purify, but drink)
4) Fire (warmth, comfort, reassurance,
signaling)
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