Winter season

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Backpacks

Ten Essentials

  1. navigation
    • pre-loaded map
      • phone with battery pack
      • paper map
    • compass
    • altimeter
      • watch with charger
    • trekking poles
  2. headlamp, flashlight
    • with extra batteries
  3. sun/rain protection
    • sunglasses
    • sunscreen
    • backpack rain cover
    • synthetic jacket
    • in snow or ice
      • need extra-dark glacier glasses
  4. first aid
    • bandages
    • allergy medication
    • foot care
    • insect repellent
    • nitrile gloves
    • pain medication
    • gauze pads
    • adhesive tape
    • disinfecting ointment
    • mask (to prevent inhaling dust)
  5. knife
  6. fire
    • lighter
    • fire starter
    • matches
  7. shelter
    • emergency bivy
  8. extra food (beyond the minimum expectation)
  9. extra water (beyond the minimum expectation)
    1. estimate: half liter peter hour during moderative activity in moderate temperatures
  10. extra clothes (beyond the minimum expectation)

Minimal

  1. navigation
    • not needed if it's a very familiar path, or impossible-to-miss footpath
    • trekking poles
  2. headlamp, flashlight
  3. sun protection
  4. first aid
  5. knife
  6. fire
    • not needed
  7. shelter
  8. extra food
  9. extra water
  10. extra clothes

Daypack

  • at least 1 L water
  • paracord

For more than a day

  • knife sharpener
  • at least 3 L water + 64 oz (1.89 L) kanteen
  • clothes
    • extra set of underwear (top & bottom)
    • balaclava
    • extra socks
    • extra gloves
  • multipurpose tool (including small axe)
  • water filter
  • sleeping bag
  • inflatable sleeping pad
  • pillow
  • toiletry
    • portable toilet
    • toothbrush, toothpaste

For camping

  • 64 oz. kanteen
  • water filter
  • portable stove
  • travel spoon/fork
  • tent
  • sleeping bag
  • inflatable sleeping pad
  • pillow
  • toiletry
    • portable toilet
    • toothbrush, toothpaste

For colder temperature

  • battery-powered gloves
  • sky gloves
  • balaclava

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