The Backpacker's Handbook
by Hugh McManners

Hugh is the author of several backpacking and outdoors books. You can read more about them or order one of the following onling from Amazon.com:

• The Backpackers Handbook
• The Complete Wilderness Training Book
• The Outdoor Adventure Handbook
• Hiking (101 Essential Tips)
• Commando: Winning the Green Beret

Useful Equipment

• Swiss Army Knife
• Can opener
• Map
• Waterproof matches
• Flashlight
• Compass
• Map
• Binoculars

Survival Kit

• Fishing line
• Scalpel
• Pencil stub
• Safety pins
• Thin wire
• Mirror
• Wire saw
• Fishing hooks and sinkers
• Potassium permanganate
• Sewing kit (large-eyed needles, waterproof thread, large buttons)
• Clear plastic bag
• Button compass
• Antibiotics
• Magnifying glass
• Salt
• Bandages
• Water sterilizers
• Matches

...in a storage tin

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