​Safety equipment

First aid kit with equipment adapted to the length of the trip and number of participants

Mobile phone

Emergency whistle (always in your pocket)

Map, compass and GPS

Folding knife/ dagger

Health card or home-made laminated card with information on contact relatives

Headlamp and flashlight

Emergency ration of food (beef jerky, energy bars, chocolate, etc.)

Visible visual object in safety color, e.g. neon yellow traffic vest with reflectors. Easy to see in the dark and when searching from a helicopter

Signal mirror

Bring a hat, Buff neck tube and gloves all year round

Sleeping bag and regular foam sleeping mat

Duct tape is a great tool to bring on outdoor trips as it is a multi-product for repairing equipment, first aid or even for making a pair of emergency sunglasses!