 | Brunton Classic Compass
Buy new: $11.05 Navigation: Base plate for map orientation, adjustable declination for world-wide use. Cheap, light, and durable. Keep this on your lanyard.
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 | Garmin Geko 301 Waterproof Hiking GPS
Navigation: GPS, electronic compass, and barometric altimeter, in a small, light, and water-resistant package. Use one battery type, ('aaa's is my recommendation) in all your gear for swap-ability.
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 | Ziploc Freezer Bags Value Pack,, Gallon Size - 30 count
Buy new: $8.99 Navigation: This is your map case. Put a map in it. Orient your map with the seal down so the map stays dry even in torrential rain.
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 | Rothco Black Comtec Tactical Goggle
Buy new: $9.99 Sun Protection: Sunglasses; these or similar. UVA and UVB blocking.
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 | ExOfficio Air Strip Lite Long-Sleeve Shirt
Buy new: $39.98 - $89.00 Sun Protection: Long sleeve, non-cotton shirt. This or similar.
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 | Columbia Men's Steens Mountain Sweater
Buy new: $23.97 - $50.00 Insulation: As appropriate to the climate, but at least a fleece jacket. It should not be waterproof for best breathability; the jacket will provide the waterproofness. This or similar.
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 | Columbia Men's Columbia Watch Cap
Buy new: $15.95 Insulation: Warm hat. A fully dressed person can lose a lot of heat from the head. Keep this type of 'watch cap' in your pack.
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 | Petzl E44 PM Zipka 3-LED Headlamp, Modern
Illumination/Signal: Headlamp. Runs on common 'aaa's. The string-type band on this particular model can lash almost anywhere.
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 | Brunton New Firestorm Stormproof Lighter
Fire Making: These have limitations, which is why you must carry the spark/tinder type also.
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 | Leatherman 64440101K Special Edition Key Chain Tool, Red, White and Blue Micra
Repair Kit: Add at least some wire ties, a little duct tape, and 20' of 550 cord.
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 | Clif Bar Energy Bar, Variety Pack of Chocolate Chip, Crunchy Peanut Butter, and Chocolate Chip Peanut Crunch, 2.4-Ounce Bars, Pack of 24
Buy new: $26.99 Nutrition: Your choice, but have something. Not so much to stay alive, but rather to stay motivated (same goes for fire).
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 | Platypus Platy Bottle
Buy new: $14.95 Hydration and Treatment: Water container. this or similar. These roll up tiny, but a rubber band around it and include a couple paper coffee filters to filter water for flotsam (not for micro-organisms, that's what the water treatment pills are for)
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 | Katadyn Micropur MP1 Water Purification Tablets
Buy new: $9.73 Hydration and Treatment: Light, cheap, and foolproof. A recent military study showed these were most effective.
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