10‑LB Daypack: 12 Essentials for Any Hiking Emergency!

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Learn how to build a trail‑ready 10‑LB daypack with just 12 essentials that cover every hiking emergency, from surprise storms to an unplanned overnight. I break down each item’s focus, purpose, and multi‑use value—spanning shelter, water, fire, first aid, navigation, and repair—so you stay protected without hauling extra ounces. Watch to the end for proven packing tips that helps to keep every day hike light, fast, and prepared.

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SOG Daypack:

24 Oz. Stainless Steel, Single Wall bottle:

Emergency blanket:

Sea to Summit 4 in 1 Poncho/Shelter:

Grand Trunk Nano Hammock:

Lightweight ENO Tree Straps:

Lightweight Carabiners for hammock:

Packable Waterproof Pants:

Brave Soldier Crash Pak:

Petzl Tikkina Headlamp:

Energizer Lithium aaa batteries for headlamp:

Maxpedition Pouch:

Victorinox one-handed trekker knife:

Large Ferro rod and Striker:

Fat rope fire stick:

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Fire bellows:

Fatwood fire starters:

Small Silva Compass with mirror:

Orange wool socks:

Black Beanie hat:

Black synthetic gloves:

Link for purchase of WayPoint Survival Digital Class:

For more information on classes, to check out the required gear list, or buy Merch go to:

To support our work on Patreon:

Here’s a link to my Teespring Merchandise: