[pct-l] 10 essentials

[Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes]

That's a good way to put it. That it's not a shopping list but a list  
of basic capabilities.

I've always wondered about the flashlight. What if you were blind?  
Those folks can climb Everest and hike the AT without any light at  
all. Why am I so needy? That's why I think just a tiny flashlight is  
okay. Just enough to take the edge off my helplessness.

On Mar 24, 2011, at 5:50 PM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:

>
> I think it is important to think of the "10 Essentials" lists more  
> from a purpose than a shopping list.
>
> Rain gear? 	Tarp is fine, it's really "shelter from the elements"
> Matches?		Fire.  I carry a lighter.  I also carry a few, maybe 6,  
> "super matches"
> Knife?		Sharp edge, but I would like it to be sturdy enough to help  
> with shelter
> headlamp/flashlight?	Light.  I always have a Photon button light,  
> and the clip that allows it to be a headlamp.