You will be living on Easy Street if you hoard the following items. These are the things you want to keep for yourself or hang onto to trade for other important supplies.

Food
Carrying extra food is a like an insurance policy against going hungry. A couple days of extra food will cover your caloric needs if your outdoor stay becomes extended.
Matches
I’m a big proponent of carrying multiple fire starting methods in the outdoors (at least three methods), and matches can certainly be one of those three. Matches are so small and light, there’s no reason to limit your stock on the trail. Carry at least two packs, although three or four (stashed in different pockets) would be better.
Clothing
Dry clothes are a lifesaver in cold wet conditions, so carrying a spare set may make all the difference someday. Your clothing choices should be appropriate for the season and terrain, while being lightweight and compact.
Ammunition
(It) is a modern marvel that we really don’t appreciate until we get down to the last few rounds. Bring more than you think you need, and you can always bring the leftovers home again.
550 Cord
While there are many things in nature that we can twisted into improvised cordage, these materials are not likely to be as strong as paracord and they take a lot of time to gather and prepare. A hundred yards would serve you better, especially if you might strip some down to the core strands for snares and fishing line.

Some of these suggestions may be a little simplistic but having more than one fire starter, including matches, is a really great idea and while we talk about having food we sometimes wonder if preppers really understand how much they need and what type to pack!

Do your research and really think about what you need and how much!

Source: Outdoor Life

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