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Comprehensive overnight camping itinerary
GEAR: WILL USE
>Bandana or neckgaiter (extremely versatile, used as insulation, sun protection, towel, etc.)
>Cook kit (pot, utensils, stove)
>food (around a pound a day)
>Water (usually 3quarts, tailor that to your own environment and personal consumption)
>Toiletries (toilet paper, hand sanitizer)
>Knife (any knife will do, if you plan on building a fire or making a shelter a fixed blade will serve best)
>Headlamp (any flashlight or headlamp as long as it's not too cumbersome)
>Water purification (iodine, filter, etc.)
sit pad ( not strictly necessary, keeps your butt dry, can act as emergency insulation)
GEAR: MIGHT USE
>Med kit (usually with hygiene items like a toothbrush)
>Electronics (battery bank, phone, etc.)
>Comfort items if any (alchohol, a book maybe)
>Trashbag
>fire kit (always carry at least 2, best practices 3, fire sources. Bic lighters work best, also have on you some tinder)
SHELTER
>Shelter (tent, tarp, bivy, etc. Tailor what you need to your situation and environment)
>Outer layer (thin softshell, hardshell,windbreaker, etc. Bring the shell that fits your environment)
INSULATION
>Floor mat (anything to keep you off the ground, even a thick blanket works)
>Pillow (literally any pillow, sleeping on your pack sucks)
>Sleeping bag (you should wear your dry insulation to bed with you, meaning you can take a lighterbweaght sleeping bag)
>Extra base layer and hiking socks (always have dry layers)
>Wool socks (for sleeping in, never sleep in wet socks)
>Winter cap (for sleeping in, bring an additional smaller cap to hike in if need be)
>Gloves (if it's cold get big shag wool liners to put over your standard gloves, if it's really cold get mittens)
>Insulation layer (puffy, heavy shirt, etc.)
CARRYING SYSTEM
>Backpack (make sure it's big enough, anything 30 and above for overnight. Make sure its comfortable,if weight makes you uncomfortable carry lighter things and a lighter pack)
