- Headlamp
- Signalling devices: A whistle will pierce the air and work when your voice becomes hoarse. A mirror to reflect the sun/flare
- Fire-starting kit
- Spare clothes – ask yourself if you can stay warm for 20 minutes if you must stop moving
- Knife
- Shelter, emergency bivvy (way better than a space blanket)
- Food
- First-aid items
- Navigation aides: Compass, map
- Communication, cell phone and device that works when you are not in cell range
10 Essentials for Trail Safety
From the article Danger on the Trails