This is well thought-out. Your priorities to me appear to be light, and easy to move with, while still providing serious utility. There are a few things I'd like you to consider adding.

  • Phone charger, hopefully for her smartphone that has local topo maps on it
  • First aid materials for feet (I recently became a big fan of the Foot Care Module from Rescue Essentials, no affiliation)
  • Spare pair of well broken-in boots
  • A full-size Leatherman
  • Rain poncho or jacket
  • A warm fleece
  • Signal mirror
  • Spare glasses if she wears them
  • Dry clothes to wear, most especially socks
  • More cash
  • Spare sunglasses


I carry a lot more, but my kit is meant to be comprehensive and live in my car, it's not designed for hoofing it longer distances without leaving a bunch behind.