TEN ESSENTIALS

... suggested by the Sierra Club. Here they are:
map, compass, flashlight, extra food and water, extra clothing, pocket knife, fire starter(oops I forgot to include it: ribbon and small candle), matches in waterproof container, sunglasses and sunscreen, first aid kid. Ok, I almost got a 100%. I became a Sierra Club leader, I do not lead anymore but I am still in 'good standing'.
I met my hubby in the 'Singles Sierra Club Group' 25 years ago, we took a back-packing class together and the rest is history.