RE: Equipment that you can swear by???
Electrical tape, duct tape, leatherman wave, zip ties, 50 ft of parachute cord, 2 lighters, 2 space blankets, benchmade auto folding knife, S&W model 686 .357 revolver, compass, fleece gloves, headlamp and micro led light,TP,these are the items that are always in my pack, other gear changes depending on activity.