Originally Posted by
Renato Tonelli
A walking stick is an essential for me.
Me too, especially if there are rushing creeks to cross.
BTW, the original “10 essentials” list was developed in the 1930’s by the Mountaineers Club, the Seattle-based climbing/outdoors outfit that’s still going strong today.
I don’t think they had LF photographers in mind – or their heavy burdens...
Just for fun, here’s their “Classic List” from the 1930’s (Note the absence of “Shelter”):
1. Map
2. Compass
3. Sunglasses and sunscreen
4. Extra clothing
5. Headlamp/flashlight
6. First-aid supplies
7. Firestarter
8. Matches
9. Knife
10. Extra food
A few years ago, the Club updated their “Classic List” & renamed it “Ten Essential Systems.”
1. Navigation (map & compass)
2. Sun protection (sunglasses
& sunscreen)
3. Insulation (extra clothing)
4. Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
5. First-aid supplies
6. Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
7. Repair kit and tools
8. Nutrition (extra food)
9. Hydration (extra water)
10. Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)
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Note to Mountaineers Club: where’s the insect repellant?
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