[Beefin]

> matches ... lighter

just like distributed systems, redundancy is key in wilderness survival. For anything super critical (like staying warm in the cold), always bring a backup option. lighters are more likely to fail than a match IMO.

> cup coozie

Keep tin cup warm after boiling water/removing it from stove.

> Selfie stick ... hiking poles

Yes ! packing cubes are helpful. I have 3 backpacks for different use:

22L - day hike or summer overnight 50L - 2-3 day hike summer 70L - ∞ day hike Winter

> bells

yeppppp learned this the hard way, stumbled on a momma and her cubs in the north cascades, WA while alone and i pissed myself. never surprise them.