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>"I'm going for a weekend hike - better prepare and pack for a 2 year war overseas"
I carry 2 bandaids and some allergy pills.
That is the whole extent of my first aid/med kit.
Unused for nearly 20 years.
Also I don't carry any over sized Rambo knives to hurt myself with.
If you have food/water, shelter and clothing you won't die. When far away from any medical assistance, don't do stupid shit. Don't take dangerous shortcuts. Don't try to jump over stuff with your heavy backpack on. If you don't know how to handle or swing axes, don't bring axes etc, etc.
Save the backpack space, spare the weight and most importantly don't waste your energy carrying stuff you'll never use. This is genuinely meant as advice for ALL hikers. The heavier your pack is, the more likely it is to lose your footing.
Start light with only the essentials and bare minimum. If you miss something, bring it on your next trip/hike.
If you go the other way around, and bring as much as you can possibly jam into your backpack - because better safe than sorry - you'll have a hard time and less energy to enjoy the outdoors.
