>>1970101I’ve grown up deep in the Appalachia mountains. Was really into gear and then minimal. I made a Fanny pack kit that I’ve used year around. It’s basic and works.
Life straw
Nalgene collapsible jug
Lighter wrapped in duct tape
Fero rod
Ufo waterproof matches.
Small baggy with petroleum cotton balls
Small stick of fat wood
Sol 2 person Mylar blanket
Sol bivy
2 contractor grade garbage bags (fill with leaves for bed / make into cot)
9x12 painters plastic
Streamlight sidewinder headlamp (white, green, I.R)
Spare batteries.
Goal zero battery charger for phone
Compass with signal mirror
50 feet of bank line
50 feet of mule tape
Silky saw (the smallest)
Fix blade
2 rat tourniquets (doubles as cordage)
Silcock key
Feng radio
Cliff bar
5 hour energy.
Prob weights 5 pounds. Good for 4 seasons. Doesn’t take up any room. Can be worn as a lumbar pack to be more discreet. I keep it in my Jeep at all times.