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Top 10 Essentials to Carry on a Hike

I was wondering what other hikers take for their Top 10 hiking essentials. Here is my Top 10 (no order) Map / Compass / Trail Book Water Food Cell Phone (Just started taking) First Aid Kit / Sun Screen Knife Matches Extra Clothes Headlamp Hat This is my Basic Top 10 essentials. What is your Top 10?

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Top 10 Essentials to Carry on a Hike

August 15th, 2010

Hikeatrail

I was wondering what other hikers take for their Top 10 hiking essentials.

Here is my Top 10 (no order)

Map / Compass / Trail Book
Water
Food
Cell Phone (Just started taking)
First Aid Kit / Sun Screen
Knife
Matches
Extra Clothes
Headlamp
Hat

This is my Basic Top 10 essentials. What is your Top 10?

Elm Fork Trinity River Irving Texas

August 15th, 2010

Hikeatrail

I went on a short 2.79 mile round trip walk last weekend on the Campion Trail in the City of Irving Texas. I started at the Bird’s Fort Trail Park entrance at 5756 Riverside Dr. I walked north toward the Spring Trail Park entrance until I reached Royal Ln. (1.35 miles). I didn’t see many birds but I did see a few people using the trail (biking, rollerblading and walking). The majority of the trail is in the sun but did have some nice shady areas. I enjoyed the views and my time outside.