Back-packaging: ten essential items to carry on an adventure.

The only way to ensure that you are not injured or involved in an accident is staying at home or

never gets out of the house. The other option is to pack o the safety gear that will make your

tackle almost all the situations you may think of in an adventure. On the midyear of 1930, a

climber put on together a checklist of emergency gears which were called ‘the 10 essentials’. The

list has been slightly modified since then as to changing technology and also includes the 10

gears with an idea of still remaining the same.

Backpacking Checklist

The following are the 10 things to carry on an adventure;

 Navigation compass and map

 Sun protection includes items such as sunscreen and sunglasses.

 Illumination which includes a flashlight or a headlamp.

 The first aid kit or the supplies

 Source of fire; waterproof lighter or matches

 Nutrition; more of extra food

 Hydration; this includes extra filter or water

 Insulation; these are extra clothing to keep you warm

 Tools; carrying of multi-tools

 Emergency shelter; this includes carrying bivvy or a blanket

 Optional; the optional is a communication device it can be a walkie-talkie or a cell phone.

Navigation

The navigation as a backpacking checklist includes carrying on a compass and a map. This has

been substituted by mobile phone applications which are more accurate. But it is advised to carry

on the physical compass and map because a phone can be out of service or run out of power. The

map and a compass are used to find the final destination and navigate the shortest and safest way

to arrive there.

Sun protection

With adventure, the sun can be a killer at sometimes and find yourself being stuck outside.

Moreover, carrying sunscreen or sunglasses as backpack checklist for adventure is very crucial.

Sunglasses, sunscreen, and a good hat keep off the rays and adventure rolling. It is good to never

forget your sun protection gear with recommended to carry those which blocks UVB and UVA.

Illumination

It will not always remain on a day time during adventure. So, carrying on a flashlight or a

headlamp is a very important gear to help you see during the night or in dark caves. The

headlight or the flashlight should be very bright with long lasting charge. Carrying a backup

charging system such as power bank is a wise move. This is because the illumination source of

light can go down and need a recharge.

First-Aid

Going for adventure means you are stepping out into areas that are quite full of incidence causing

accidents occurrence. A bad injury can happen when you out for an adventure. So carrying on

the first-aid kit is very crucial when it comes to adventure. The kit should be full of supplies.
Fire

Since going in for adventure means going to stay and sleep outside, during the night when it gets

cold you need to get warm. Carrying a source of fire that is waterproof is quite advised since it

may get rainy and the matchbox gets all wet to light up a fire. Fire is also a good source to cook

on the raw food staff such as beef and roasting.

Nutrition

Starving during an adventure is a very bad idea which can get you exhaust and even get you

killed. Extra food is needed when going on for an adventure. You need to pack even more than

you think you may want. The nutrition should be of high calories and dense food that can last

you more during the adventure. Dense food in high calories gives you going the longest which is

what you need when in the adventure.

Hydration

A bad situation is when you get dehydrated during an adventure; the worst is when you have no

water. One can go long without food but cannot go on long without water. Packing of extra water

is much essential when going for an adventure. Packing also water treatment tablets or drops can

be of added advantage as you can purify your own water on the adventure. There are water bottle

which cab treat lake water, if ay you can pack them too.

Insulation

The last thing you want during an adventure is to get cold. Carrying extra clothing or a blanket is

very essential during an adventure. Cold can get u sick with pneumonia which can get worse
within hours. Another concern is hypothermia when you are stuck all night in cold. Cotton

clothing will keep you warmer.

Tools

Carry on multi-tools that have knives, pins and extra. This can be used when you want to cut off

something or sharpen a stick to hold tight your canvas tent when sleeping. There are tools such

has Leatherman which has eighteen different tools. This tool includes; blades, scissors, bottle

opener, multiple screwdrivers, and pliers. This tool is essential in a time of emergency, when

changing on batteries or when cutting on an item.

Emergency Shelter

Unfortunately, things can worse during an adventure and you might get stuck as you wait for

rescue. Packing on emergency shelter is very vital as it helps you to stay warm as you wait for

rescue. A bivvy or a blanket is advised to be carried during an adventure.

Communication

With modern society, cell phones are becoming a necessity in social life. This is a bonus to the

checklist as you may get stuck and want help. Also, you may want communication to keep in

touch with your family and friends back home.

Finally, adventure is fun when the entire backpack checklist is carried and no emergency has

occurred or unexpected occurred. Ensure to counter check your list more than two times before

leaving for adventure. However, with the miss of a single one can compromise the who

adventure and get you stuck. Most important, no backpack checklist item is less important than

the other. Do not assume nothing will happen or all will be alright during an adventure.