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The Ten Essentials, originated by The Mountaineers, are particular items necessary to answer two crucial questions: Can you prevent emergencies and respond positively should one occur? And can you safely spend a night—or more—outside? This list is a starting point to guide you in preparation for your Rocky Mountain National Park adventure.

1.Navigation: The five fundamentals are a map, altimeter, compass, GPS device, and a personal locator beacon or other device to contact emergency first responders. (Note that smartphone apps can provide the first four, but battery-powered devices are known to fail.)

2.Headlamp: A light source that is not your smartphone will help you find your way in darkness should you run out of daylight. Bring spare batteries.

3.Sun protection: Wear sunglasses and sun-protective clothes, and use a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated at least SPF 30.

4.First aid: Basics include bandages; skin closures; gauze pads and dressings; roller bandage or wrap; tape; antiseptic; blister prevention and treatment supplies; nitrile gloves; tweezers; needle; nonprescription painkillers; antiinflammatory, anti-diarrheal, and antihistamine tablets; topical antibiotic; and any important personal prescriptions, including an EpiPen if you are allergic to insect bites and stings.

5.Knife: Also consider a multitool, strong tape, some cordage, and gear repair supplies.

6.Fire: Carry at least one butane lighter (or waterproof matches) and firestarter, such as chemical heat tabs, cotton balls soaked in petroleum jelly, or commercially prepared firestarter.

7.Shelter: In addition to a rain shell, carry a single-use bivy sack, plastic tube tent, or jumbo plastic trash bag.

8.Extra food: For shorter trips a one-day supply is reasonable.

9.Extra water: Carry sufficient water and have the skills and tools required to obtain and purify additional water.

10.Extra clothes: Pack additional layers needed to survive the night in the worst conditions that your party may realistically encounter.