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The 10 hiking essentials

No hiker's backpack should be without the basic items for outdoor survival: 1) compass ...

No hiker’s backpack should be without the basic items for outdoor survival: 1) compass ...  (Eric Boyd / LAT)

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Even veteran hikers can get lost. When an unexpected situation arises, preparedness means survival.

Map

2) map ...  (Eric Boyd / LAT)

First-aid supplies

3) first-aid supplies ...  (Eric Boyd / LAT)

Extra clothing

4) extra clothing ...  (Eric Boyd / LAT)

Flashlight

5) flashlight ...  (Eric Boyd / LAT)

Extra food

6) extra food ...  (Eric Boyd / LAT)

Pocketknife

7) pocketknife ...  (Eric Boyd / LAT)

Sunglasses

8) sunglasses ...  (Eric Boyd / LAT)

Fire starter

9) fire starter ...  (Eric Boyd / LAT)

Waterproof matches

10) waterproof matches.  (Eric Boyd / LAT)

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