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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)

Sept. 15, 2014 4:01 PM PT

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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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