>>1892457>tips to avoid said stuffAlways carry water, a water filtration device, and iodine tablets
Always carry multiple fire starters in a waterproof container
Always carry physical money
Always carry cordage of some kind
Always carry a knife
Learn 2 bushcraft, at least learn to build a lean-to
Wool. Merino wool, always
Carry weed or drugs. Everyone likes the guy that brings the weed. Helps to get people to talk to you and make them comfortable, also lightweight
Smoke cigs, cigars, weed, pipes, whatever. Helps keep the bugs and evil spirits away
Remember - water is affected by gravity. To find water, go downhill
Remember - to find which way is downhill, go up first and look down
Remember - don't be a disgusting hippie, and if you have a "trail name" you need to off yourself at the soonest possible opportunity