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i need some help with packing. what items should i bring on my two-day hiking trip?
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essential items to bring on a two-day hiking trip include: a comfortable pair of shoes or boots, a waterproof jacket and trousers, a map and compass, a first-aid kit, snacks and sufficient water, a torch and spare batteries, appropriate clothing for changing weather, a knife, a hat, insect repellent and sunscreen, and a survival blanket.
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