The Ten Essentials System - Zine
'The Ten Essentials' is a system approach to helping people be prepared for emergency situations in the outdoors. The system was originally a list created in the 1930s by The Mountaineers, a Seattle-based organization for climbers and outdoors adventurers.
I've created a printable mini-zine illustrating the ten essentials and some examples of typical items in each 'essential'. This is a handy little guide that you can print out, fold into a zine, and stuff in your planning kit or backpack.
The Ten Essentials System List and some examples:
- Navigation - map, compass, gps
- Illumination - flashlight, headlight, candle
- Sun Protection - Sun Tan Lotion, Sun protective clothing, sunglasses
- First Aid - first aid kit, prescription medications
- Tools - knife, multi-tool, rope, duct-tape
- Fire - matches, lighter, fire-starter
- Shelter - space blanket, tarp, tent
- Insulation - hats, socks, gloves, packable jacket, rain gear
- Nutrition - protein, carbs, I always take an extra 2000 cals worth of goodies
- Hydration - water, water purification tablets, water filter, sports drink