In this episode, Lori talks about how she realized the importance of the 10 essentials after a dark hike down from Brushy Mountain in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. 

The 10+ Essentials

• Printed Map/Compass
• Sufficient water supply and water purifying system
• Extra food
• Rain gear/layers
• Fire starter, headlamp (w/ extra batteries!) and whistle
• First aid kit
• Knife/Multi-purpose tool
• Sunscreen/sun protection (sunglasses, hat)
• The right pair of shoes
• A backpack that fits
• Ziplock or Reusable Bag to leave no trace

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Music track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm, used under the Creative Commons license. 

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