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            The 10 Essentials

      1) Map of the area you are in (Water proof case is a good idea)

      2) Compass (Knowing how to use it is a plus)

      3) Flashlight (with extra batteries)

      4) Firestarter (Metal Match as well as matches)

      5) Knife

      6) Food (enough for 24 hr)

      7) Water & a method to purify more (iodine tablets)

      8) Signal Mirror & Whistle

      9) Extra Clothes

    10) Poncho (doubles as emergency shelter)

This is by no means an absolute, concrete, written in stone list.  This is simply a list of items "Experts" have agreed should be in every outdoor enthusiast's pack.  There have been people who have survived on much less; however, there have been people who have died though they carried much much more.