I will add Bear spray, torchlights, lighter just in case
Ahm3t-y on
Some sort of multi tool that might come in handy
Fantastic_Work_4623 on
Knife, and lighter, otherwise, looks good
Agerak on
Chair for sitting.
No mention of sleeping pad, comfy in warmer climates, mandatory in colder climates.
Kindle/Book for reading.
Notebook for notes, doodles, drawings, confessions+fire-starter, etc.
Knife for whit’lin’ (only if you’re super careful!).
Assuming Food includes stove if required to heat? A good regulated stove allows for scrumptious meals vs just a power boiler.
Head lamp.
AR_geojag on
Sleeping pad
First aid kit
chris98761234 on
First aid kit, Headlamp, and I see nothing on your list about how you’re going to cook your food?
Paraflier on
Make sure you have the 10 Essentials. 🙂
Food -check
Water – check
Shelter – check
Extra layers (clothes) – check
Tools (multi tool/ Swiss Army knife etc)
Navigation (compass / map or GPS) – check
Light
First aid kit
Fire making stuff
Heat/sun protection
Looking at your list I’d add fire making stuff, a pocketknife (at the least) sunglasses/hat, light, and a lightweight 1st aid kit.
Don’t wanna end up as a MrBallen story lol
funnypseudonym1 on
A garbage bag works really well around a sleeping bag if it’s super cold out, super compact to carry. (use on the outside of your sleeping bag to keep the heat in) bonus you now have a garbage bag to pick up any trash left behind from trash people.
woodbanger04 on
Toilet paper and shovel should be at the top of that list.
Gather1p0tat0 on
Always have dry feet. Extra socks. Extra shoes/boots. And know how to start and maintain a fire.
C_Gnarwin2021 on
-Have a plan, a back up, and let people know where you are going and what your plan is.
-I’ve always associated the term thermals with waffle knit cotton shirts and pants, but I could be way wrong. It could be in the broader sense; however, if you’re expecting rain or cooler weather, I hope thermals means merino wool.
-sleeping pad (super important)
-first aid (also super important)
-I like the sawyer squeeze more than the water purifying tablets, but again that one is personal preference and I guess it depends on how cold it will be as the squeeze has potential to freeze.
Knowing your general location or plan would help.
Miguel-odon on
Besides food, you usually need a way to cook it (stove), and a way to eat it (utensils).
AlphaDisconnect on
Broken in hiking footwear. Smart wool or rei socks. A foam sleeping pad. Square sleeping bag. Rated for the temps. Military waffle tops and bottoms. Sweat is the enemy. Change early and often in the cold. A map. Compass. Landnav skills. Trioxane fuel tabs. A way to light those. Cooking or fire starter. Your choice. They make a folding Trioxane fuel stove. Rei Nalgene bottles. X2. The cup that fits on them. Stainless steel. Military MRE. Gore tex. Jacket and pants. Cover for backpack if needed.
Water can be so variable. You might be able to straight up drink snow melt water if there aren’t many critters spreading diseases around. Chloroflock is a thing. I roll my own polar pure with iodine crystals (dead company). Boiling is an option.
Mres. A rock or something. Now you got food. Matches. Salt and pepper. Toilet paper.
Test stuff slowly. Find what just works and what breaks and is an un necessary carry.
HoustonRoger0822 on
Fire starting stuff, knife/hatchet, light?
Competitive_Web_6658 on
I always bring two water purification systems (usually iodine tablets and a pump filter). Unless you’re going ultralight it’s worth it. Mine weighs less than a pound.
As others have said, you need a multitool. You’ll probably also want a pocket rocket or jetboil stove, unless you plan on cold soaking your food.
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I will add Bear spray, torchlights, lighter just in case
Some sort of multi tool that might come in handy
Knife, and lighter, otherwise, looks good
Chair for sitting.
No mention of sleeping pad, comfy in warmer climates, mandatory in colder climates.
Kindle/Book for reading.
Notebook for notes, doodles, drawings, confessions+fire-starter, etc.
Knife for whit’lin’ (only if you’re super careful!).
Assuming Food includes stove if required to heat? A good regulated stove allows for scrumptious meals vs just a power boiler.
Head lamp.
Sleeping pad
First aid kit
First aid kit, Headlamp, and I see nothing on your list about how you’re going to cook your food?
Make sure you have the 10 Essentials. 🙂
Food -check
Water – check
Shelter – check
Extra layers (clothes) – check
Tools (multi tool/ Swiss Army knife etc)
Navigation (compass / map or GPS) – check
Light
First aid kit
Fire making stuff
Heat/sun protection
Looking at your list I’d add fire making stuff, a pocketknife (at the least) sunglasses/hat, light, and a lightweight 1st aid kit.
Don’t wanna end up as a MrBallen story lol
A garbage bag works really well around a sleeping bag if it’s super cold out, super compact to carry. (use on the outside of your sleeping bag to keep the heat in) bonus you now have a garbage bag to pick up any trash left behind from trash people.
Toilet paper and shovel should be at the top of that list.
Always have dry feet. Extra socks. Extra shoes/boots. And know how to start and maintain a fire.
-Have a plan, a back up, and let people know where you are going and what your plan is.
-I’ve always associated the term thermals with waffle knit cotton shirts and pants, but I could be way wrong. It could be in the broader sense; however, if you’re expecting rain or cooler weather, I hope thermals means merino wool.
-sleeping pad (super important)
-first aid (also super important)
-I like the sawyer squeeze more than the water purifying tablets, but again that one is personal preference and I guess it depends on how cold it will be as the squeeze has potential to freeze.
Knowing your general location or plan would help.
Besides food, you usually need a way to cook it (stove), and a way to eat it (utensils).
Broken in hiking footwear. Smart wool or rei socks. A foam sleeping pad. Square sleeping bag. Rated for the temps. Military waffle tops and bottoms. Sweat is the enemy. Change early and often in the cold. A map. Compass. Landnav skills. Trioxane fuel tabs. A way to light those. Cooking or fire starter. Your choice. They make a folding Trioxane fuel stove. Rei Nalgene bottles. X2. The cup that fits on them. Stainless steel. Military MRE. Gore tex. Jacket and pants. Cover for backpack if needed.
Water can be so variable. You might be able to straight up drink snow melt water if there aren’t many critters spreading diseases around. Chloroflock is a thing. I roll my own polar pure with iodine crystals (dead company). Boiling is an option.
Mres. A rock or something. Now you got food. Matches. Salt and pepper. Toilet paper.
Test stuff slowly. Find what just works and what breaks and is an un necessary carry.
Fire starting stuff, knife/hatchet, light?
I always bring two water purification systems (usually iodine tablets and a pump filter). Unless you’re going ultralight it’s worth it. Mine weighs less than a pound.
As others have said, you need a multitool. You’ll probably also want a pocket rocket or jetboil stove, unless you plan on cold soaking your food.