Hiking Essentials

1.	Map
2.	Compass
3.	Flashlight/Headlamp
4.	Extra Food/Water
5.	Extra Clothing/Hat
6.	Rain Gear
7.	First Aid Supplies
8.	Pocket Knife
9.	Matches/Lighter – in a waterproof container
10.	 Candles or other fire starter.
11.	 Whistle
12.	 Insect repellant/Bear Spray (for critters small and large).
13.	 Sunscreen/Sunglasses
14.	 Common Sense.

 While some of these may not be used on every hike, it is a good guideline for what you will need when going on a hike, but Number 14 is always necessary.  This information was found after checking several different sites on the internet.  It is an amalgam of information and includes what most of us have heard referred to as the Ten Essentials.  I thought it worth adding a few extras.  If anyone thinks there is anything else to add, please let me know.