- medium fixed blade knife
- whistle (fox 40 etc)
- first aid kit
- energy dense food
- water/water purification system
- tarp/poncho/large garbage bag (shelter)
- spare clothes (fleece jacket, hat, socks etc)
- fire kit (fire steel + lighter, vasiline cotton balls for tinder)
- map and compass

TRIP PLAN! tell others where your going what you have on you, you skill level, and when you expect to be back.