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Essential trekking and hiking apparel and gear
A map and a compass, or a GPS receiver - are useful to avoid becoming lost.
Extra water and food - can prevent hypothermia and dehydration.
Extra clothes - protect against hypothermia and sunglasses help prevent sunburn of the eyes.
A flashlight - protects against physical injury from traveling in the dark.
A first aid kit - contains items to treat cuts, blisters, burns, insect bites, animal attacks among others.
A knife - is useful for buiding shelters, making firestarters, opening packages and eating.
Matches and lighters - are useful to light a campfire and prevent hypothermia.
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