>>919952Get a bag that can hold a few good pairs of shirts, pants, and socks and enough to last you a while without taking up too much space if you plan on carrying a tarp or tent. Remember to roll your clothes, and don't fold them. Get a rain jacket, or at least water-proof your shit.
Carry enough water to last you a day or two, depending on where you are geographically. And always make sure you can find water. This is the same for food. As for what food? Rice is always nice and cheap, but I don't believe there are perfect all around guidelines you should follow for stocking food, just be prepared and no what to expect price-wise.
Have a good defense weapon (gun laws vary from state to state, and you absolutely need a good knife, but consider mace for animals and non-lethal means). Have some spices (consider oil for extra calories and fat, and consider lots of salt). A collapsible pan set would do you well if you can afford and carry it. Can you start a fire?
You gotta keep up your hygiene, so bring a hygiene kit and keep it dry, as well as your fucking medical kit. Consider a fanny pack.
When you come across a library in a town, study up on your local and upcoming geographical locations, things like what berries and forestry you can eat or will find. What animals are there? If you can trap game and skin it properly, use every last bit. Look up 'hoboglyphs'. Don't go wandering onto someone's front farm land near the road and get yourself thrown in jail or shot. Hitchhiking is illegal. You can walk or ride your bike along any Old Highway system in the states. Check out the National Equestrian Trails and Adventure Cycling Associations.
Then head over to
>>>/trv/ and check out their sticky.
That's all I can think of for now off the top of my head before bed. Goodluck OP. Enjoy what you can and make the most out of it.
