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How essential are the 10 essentials really? I understand some of the stuff, but why do I need to carry emergency shelter rather than just having rain gear/insulated layers for conditions? Why do I need to carry a flashlight or headlamp if I'm not doing overnight shit? Why do I need to be able to start a fire if I'm not bringing a gas stove when my state has a burn ban and doesn't even allow alcohol stoves outside of designated fire rings at designated campsites?