My 10+++++. My primary concern in BOB is shelter from elements. Of course, I cannot actually limit myself to 10 but sneek a few items in at the end.<br><br>Reeve Shadow III<br>Granfors Bruks Scandinavian Forest Ax<br>Felco Pruning Saw<br>12 x 12 tarp<br>Paracord, 100'<br>Hotspark<br>Tinder kit, Cotton Vaseline<br>Water Filter, Katadyne<br>Water Bottles<br>Sleeping Bag<br><br>plus <br>Repair kit, sewing and Wave<br>Decent Clothing set (coat, hat, sweater, gloves, boots, sox)<br>Cook pot, 4L<br>Bivi Sack<br>Additional Plastic Sheet, groundcloth