>>2800913I'm glad you're educating yourself, but you sound clueless and you're probably going to die in the wilderness.
Try doing a few small camping trips first. Go out and see what gear works and what doesn't.
You're in snake and spider country, boyo. I recommend a walled tent unless you want to risk waking up in the morning curled up next to a snake. They're attracted to heat.
A hammock would also work, but they're a bit more complicated for beginners to set up, and you need to set up near trees that you can hang from.
Regarding water- have at least two methods to purify it. The tabs are a good backup. If you want to boil, just bring a stove with a fresh can of fuel. You'll have a bike with you, so you can carry a bit extra.
I would suggest that a hand pumped filter or steri pen are the state of the art in water sterilization these days, but you need to thoroughly learn how all this gear works before you think about going out on a long trip.
You want to make your basic mistakes in your back yard so you don't have to deal wiith them when you're 50 miles out from anyone who can help you.
Bro, Giardia is nothing to fuck with. If you're drinking untreated water, you're risking shooting from both ends for five days.
There are gear lists everywhere. Go through a couple of those and make sure you have everything. It's not enough to have it, you need to know how to use it.
Biking is a little different. I also recommend carrying equipment to be able to fix a flat, at the very least.
