since 90% of posts here are memes, I’ll help out OP
Essentials -
-Tent
-Sleeping things (bag, pad, and/or extra)
-Pack
-First aid kit + essentials such as sun screen/bug spray
-Clothing
-Flashlight/Headlamp
-Electronics + Charging devices/batteries
-Multitool w/knife (And separate knife, plus other tools such as saw, but some multi tools come with mini saws that usually work)
-Cookware (travel pot/canteen, pan, stove or firebox (personally recommend firebox, shit works like a charm)) + stuff to clean (small thing of soap and rag) + stuff to protect (bear bag)
-Matches + lighter
-Compass, maps of area, field guides
Extra -
-Books
-Playing cards
-Leisure items
-Gun(s) (preferably id put this in essentials but...)
-For multi day hikes and camping, id recommend osprey packs, or tough packs that are at least 60L
-Depending on where you’re gonna be, tents could be 3 or 4 season. If you’re gonna be facing tougher, colder weather get a 4 season tent and a quality sleeping bag. Warmer weathers, 3 season tent and slightly lighter sleeping bag, still quality though.
-If you’re gonna be in warmer weather, you can also go with a hammock. Hammocks are usually picked over tents because they’re lighter and subjectively speaking, comfier, but it’s not as handy if you’re in an area without trees or if you’re in 4 season conditions. If you’re getting a hammock you won’t need a sleeping pad but you will need an underquilt so... yeah.
-As far as clothing goes, I’d especially stock up on socks and invest in a quality pair of boots. Don’t, for the love of god, order boots online. Go to a local store and try them on. It’s so much better this way. Pack some thermals, pair of pants and an extra shirt or two, and anything else like a jacket, gloves, and or hat. Again tho, if you’re in warmer weather you won’t need some of this stuff. Pack accordingly.
-Go to knife threads for ideas and invest in a decent leatherman
-Get a good first aid kit!!
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