My "Kit"

The first item I will cover is my "kit". I NEVER ever head into the backcountry without this kit of gear in my pack. Many people call this kit a "possibles kit". It is a small kit of gear that I carry that includes some really important gear that I might need on the trail. I change it up from time to time depending on exactly what I am doing. An example of this is that in the winter I will include my inclinometer. I also always have a map of the area where I will be.

My kit typically includes the following items:

1. Sunscreen
2. Lip Balm

3. Fire starter/Stormproof Matches

4. First Aid Items

5. Headlamp

6. Compass

7. Meds such as Pepto and Advil

8. Knife

9. Cord

10. Water Treatment

11. Bandana

12. Feet Warmers

13. Duct Tape

14. Batteries (for my GPS and headlamp)

 

I use an Eagle Creek 1/4 Cube for my kit. This kit is small and light. They can be found just about anywhere but here is a link to REI:

http://www.rei.com/product/796375

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