This can seem like a lot of stuff, but I promise it can all fit into a fair sized backpack. You should keep most items weatherproof by placing them in dry sacks, Zip-lock bags, or cut a large, thick garbage bag and fit it into your pack as a pack liner. If you want the detailed, explained version with Amazon links, click here.
- Backpack
- Light sleeping bag
- Light sleeping pad
- Tent,bivy bag, tarp, hammock
- Tarp
- (2) Mylar space blankets
- (2) 55 Gallon drum liner
- (1)Poncho (*Optional*)
- Assorted zip-lock bags
- Rope
- Duct tape
- Bungee cord (*Optional*)
- Zip-ties
- (2) Bandanas
- (1) Mosquito head net
- Clothing (Link to my suggestions.)
- (1) Pair work gloves
- (1) Pair sunglasses
- (1) Optics
- (1) Set trekking poles (*Optional*)
- (4) Microfiber towels
- (1) Hand towel (*Optional*)
- Toiletry bag (Link of my suggestions.)
- (1) Biodegradable camp soap
- (1) Small trowel
- (2) Fixed blade knives
- (1) Multi-tool
- (2) Knife sharpeners
- (1) Hand saw, hatchet or machete
- (1) Small bottle of WD-40
- (1) Flashlight, headlamp or both
- (4) AA Batteries, (4) AAA batteries
- (1) Solar battery charger
- (1) Small Radio
- (1) Set of headphones
- (2) Forms of water purification
- Water Packets
- (1-2) 32 oz. Nalgene bottle, army style canteen or stainless steel bottle
- (2) Water storage containers
- (1-4) Non-lubricated condoms
- (1) Stainless steel cup or canteen cup
- Heavy-duty aluminum foil
- Food (Going to link the details, when I finish them.)
- (1) Spork
- (1) Manual can opener
- (1) Portable stove
- (3) Ways to make fire
- Weatherproof tinder
- 100 Hour candle (*Optional*)
- (1) Compass and map
- (1) Whistle
- (1) Fishing kit
- (1) Sewing kit
- (1) Spool snare wire
- (1) First aid kit
- Medications
- Trade items
- Paper money
- Important documents
- Survival books or Kindle
