Phoenix Creek Supply

Tier-1 Load-Out

Quick Hike / Recon

Designed for short outings, solo movement, and variable terrain. This load-out prioritizes mobility, reliability, and the ability to safely end the outing when conditions change.

Intention

  • • Short hikes
  • • Scouting / recon
  • • Prospecting reconnaissance
  • • 1–4 hour outings
  • • Solo-capable

Limits

  • • No overnight sustainment
  • • No shelter system
  • • No cooking system
  • • Requires appropriate clothing and footwear
  • • Selected separately based on season

Note: Boots, outerwear, and heated clothing are selected from the Gear section based on season and environment.

Inventory

Primary Pack

Mystery Ranch Gallagator 20

20L pack designed for mobility and rapid movement.

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Life-Safety Communication

Garmin inReach Mini 2

Used to escalate an incident when self-recovery is no longer safe. Enables two-way emergency communication to coordinate extraction or rescue.

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Water

Nalgene Sustain Bottle

1L water capacity, durable and reliable.

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Navigation

Smartphone w/ Offline Maps

Primary navigation. Load offline maps before departure.

Suunto MC-2 Compass

Mechanical backup navigation. Does not require batteries.

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Light

Petzl ACTIK CORE Headlamp

Rechargeable headlamp with adjustable output. Red light mode.

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Cutting Tool

Benchmade Mini Bugout

Lightweight folding knife. EDC-ready.

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Morakniv Companion

Fixed-blade option. Choose based on terrain and task.

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Fire

BIC Maxi Lighter

Simple, reliable fire source. Waterproof.

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Light My Fire Ferro Rod

Backup ignition source. Does not require fuel.

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First Aid

Adventure Medical Ultralight / Watertight .7

Compact first aid kit. Covers basic injuries.

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Calories

RXBAR Protein Bars

Lightweight caloric intake. Non-perishable. Fits in pack.

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Admin / Utility

Rite in the Rain Notebook Kit

Weather-resistant paper. Document observations, route notes.

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Atwood Rope 550 Paracord

50 feet of paracord. Secure loads, emergency uses.

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This load-out reflects field experience and tested reliability. All items are affiliate-linked — your purchase helps support Phoenix Creek Supply at no extra cost to you.