Top Ten Essentials Kit
Original price was: $104.94.$79.95Current price is: $79.95.
The Ten Essentials are a list of critical gear systems for outdoor safety, updated from an original 1930s list, now emphasizing preparedness for emergencies like getting lost, sudden weather changes, or unexpected delays by including Navigation, Sun Protection, Insulation, Illumination, First Aid, Fire, Repair Kit & Tools, Nutrition, Hydration, and Emergency Shelter, ensuring hikers and adventurers have what they need to survive until rescue.
Description
Here’s a breakdown of the modern Ten Essential Systems:
- Navigation: Map, compass, GPS, or satellite messenger, plus knowledge to use them.
- Sun Protection: Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, and sun-protective clothing.
- Illumination: Headlamp or flashlight with extra batteries.
- Fire: Waterproof matches, lighter, or fire starter.
- Repair Kit & Tools: Knife, duct tape, gear repair items.
- Hydration: Extra water and a way to purify more (filter).
- Emergency Shelter: Tarp, space blanket, or bivy.
Not included:
- First Aid Supplies: Bandages, blister care, antiseptic, pain relievers, and any personal meds.
- Nutrition: Extra food for an unexpected night out.
- Insulation: Extra layers of clothing beyond what you expect to need.
These systems, originally developed by The Mountaineers, cover basic survival needs for unexpected situations, even on short trips.
Included in our kit
- BANANA BOAT SPORT LOTION
- BASIC NAVIGATION
- MAP COMPASS
- 11-IN-1 MULTI TOOL
- WIDE MOUTH 32OZ
- FRONTIER FILTER STRAW
- STORM MATCHES
- SOL EMERGENCY BLANKET
- SAFETY WHISTLE
- MUNKEES LIGHTING
- SH!T KIT
- NO-SEE-UM MESH BAG 9″x12″
