What camping gear is essential for backpacking (3-5 days)?

Packing the Ten Essentials whenever you step into the back country, even on day hikes, is a good habit. True, on a routine trip you may use only a few of them. read more

No doubt you have heard of the Ten Essentials. Many of the other answers here address it. Personally, I think it is overdue a rethink. It doesn't account for personal preference, skills and location. read more

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