>>1399475This would be for like 40-50F nights and 70F days, no special circumstances (like poisonous creatures, no-fires zones ect.) obviously
>muh knife is all I needmight be true but this list is what I'd bring to be /out/ while keeping it simple
1. Plashpalatka (Rain/Shelter)
2. Z-lite pad, cut down a little
3. Surplus wool blanket
4. Reflective Blanket
5. Single wall wide mouth bottle
6. Spoon
7. ~3" Knife
8. Wool Pants
9. T-Shirt (I like cotton- doubles as bandana if needed)
10. Wool Shirt
11. Neck warmer/hood thing
12. 2 pair socks- one extra thick for sleeping.
13. Boots
14. Map
15. Compass
16. Medkit
17. Phone (keep it off / airplane mode for pictures)
18. Toothbursh
19. Lighter
20. Backup firestarter
If you go during Sumer, you can get most of your shit done during daylight. No need for a headlamp. A well made fire will provide light, warmth, cooking, water purification. I like to make the hudson pack (blanket roll) for light trips. History is a good source of minimalist hiking tips.