"The only real things in life are the unexpected things. Everything else is an illusion", Watkin Tudor James. This quote should be on your mind when planning a hiking trip. While it's good to be optimistic that the trip will go as planned, that's not always the case. Unexpected weather changes, accidents, or wild animals can cross your path at the most unprecedented time. This is why you need a hiking survival kit with navigation equipment, lighting equipment, among other emergency supplies. In this article, we discuss 11 items you must include in your hiking survival kit.