It is my naive hope that this thread will cut down on the amount of "what should i carry in my pack?" "What knife/axe/pack/water filter/ etc should I buy" useless ass threads. Check these links out before you start a topic.
All of these links are very useful and were found simply by using a common internet search engine.
At least do some preliminary research and have a couple options in mind before asking your question. Only YOU know what you need, and within certain guidelines you are perfectly capable of deciding for yourself.
Bug out bag guide:
http://survivalcache.com/bug-out-bag/Axe shopping:
http://www.bestcampingknife.com/survival/how-to-choose-the-best-survival-axeKnife shopping
http://www.artofmanliness.com/2011/11/29/how-to-choose-the-perfect-survival-knife/General survival gear list:
http://offgridsurvival.com/101survivalgear/What pack to buy:
http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/backpack.htmlSleeping bags:
http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/sleeping-bag-backpacking.html 