It's always advisable to geocache with certain items. The "Ten Essentials" is a good starting point. This is the ninth of a series of caches that will cover the ten essentials.
REPAIR KIT/ TOOLS
"The Ten Essentials" were first identified by The Mountaineers in 1930. They were updated in the early 2000s and now include Ten Essential "Systems":
1. Navigation (map and compass)
2. Sun protection (sunglasses and sunscreen)
3. Insulation (extra clothing)
4. Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
5. First-aid supplies
6. Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candles)
7. Repair kit and tools
8. Nutrition (extra food)
9. Hydration (extra water)
10. Emergency shelter
They even have a cool limerick to help you remember the essentials, and it has nothing to do with a man from Nantucket…
“The Mountaineers Ten Essentials Limerick”
By Steve McClure
To navigate, head for the sun,
With first aid and knife on the run,
Bring fire and shelter,
Extra food is a helper,
But water and clothes weigh a ton.
I’ll be honest, I don’t carry a lot of this. Usually it is some duct tape wrapped around a hiking pole; great for a temporary fix when a sneaker or boot blows out, or the tent gets a tear. The 550/ paracord I carry can be unwound to make some thread. In a pinch, a bended sewing needle can make a fishing hook. I’m told. Not vouching for it…