l wanna really ruff it l wanna scale terrain,hike long distances fish and set up camp.

me l like it like the olden days.nothing but some beef jerky, water, and a big knife. first aid kit maybe and thats about it.

There are a variety of things that make up basic gear. the best list that l have come across id the Essential 10. It includes:

Navigation
Sun protection
Insulation (extra clothing)
Illumination
First-aid supplies
Fire
Repair kit and tools
Nutrition (extra food)
Hydration (extra water)
Emergency shelter

To see this list explained and get more expert advice try rei.com

Okay. Here u go. l cannot tell u how important it is to be lightweight. You will have more energy for the fun stuff. You will cover DISTANCE>>>> Your senses will come alive when ur hiking along a ridge in the middle of nowhere.

BIG THREE = FOOD WATER SHELTER

CAMP SETUP *****DO NOT COOK MEALS OR EAT FOOD IN YOUR TENT, AROUND YOUR TENT, UP WIND FROM YOUR TENT.
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HENESSY HAMMOCK!!!! Get this. Its so lightweight & compactable its unbelievable. You will never need to fish around for a soft flat spot for a tent ever again. l extremely recommend this to you. Google it. Different setup that would work is a lightweight tube tent with a tarp, ropes.why would u want to bring all that though?

SECONDARY SHELTER. Buy yourself this useful & field worthy piece a gear..military rain poncho. Serves as a secondary shelter, ground mat, bug relief, whatever. Get it. You wont be dissapointed. Heck, use it AS ur primary shelter. l do.

PARACORD. MILITARY. 5 STRAND. 75 Feet. Maybe more maybe less.

SLEEPING BAG. Buy one with a temperature rating that will suffice for ur planned use. Buy one of SYNTHETIC material. Cotton kills. Make sure u get a waterproof compression sack. And by they way, no cotton clothes either. You will thank me later. LAYER LAYER LAYER. What do u want, a big wool blanket or a climate control system? Base layer ( Performance long johns), midweight layer ( fleece ), outer shell ( Coat ).


SLEEPING MAT - If u go with a tent, get this. Keeps u warm because it insulates u from the ground. Thermarest ultralight is a good one. They're made really well.


SURVIVAL GEAR
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1) Topographical map of area & vicinity. (Do not get lost on a map u dont have) ( Slip into a plastic sleeve or get a waterproof map case.) KNOW HOW TO NAVIGATE. ITS NOT THAT HARD, JUST LEARN IT. YOU WILL FEEL VERY POWERFUL AND ABLE WITH THIS SKILLSET.
2) Lensatic compass
3) Waterproof matches in a waterproof case.
4) Whistle
5) Small signal mirror
6) Water purification tablets
7) Knife ( No 3 inch pocket knife)
8) Small lightweight knife sharpener
9) Wire saw ( So handy )
10) 2 Plastic Garbage Bags
11) Survival blanket
12) Fishing kit. ( l bust this out all the time & make a pole outta vinemaple).
13) 1 Candle.
14) l carry a magnesium firestarter as a backup.
15) Notepad/Pen
16) Nalgene bottle.
17) L.E.D. HEADLAMP + extra batteries
18) L.E.D. Flashlight (GET LED FLASHLIGHTS THAT USE THE SAME BATTERIES. )
19) Sunglasses
Maybe l left something out that u might need in ur area of exploration. Think about it.



FOOD
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Military MRE's. Ya. Me either.

Try Mountain House Freeze Dried food. Comes in a vaccum sealed package. Open the package, take out the oxygen absorber, pour in whatever amount of boiling water, let sit for like 15 minutes, & my friend, u have the easiet, cleanest, tastiest, most lightweight food ever invented for the outdoors.

Small kettle for boiling water.


MSR Whisperlight international one burner stove. Dont have white gas? use unleaded. Do not have unleaded? no problem, use kerosene. This is a crazy little stove.

MSR Fuel Bottle. Med - Large size depending on how long of a trip.



MEDICAL KIT
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Insect repellent with deet. Military grade works awesome.
Sunscreen. ( Not a huge bottle)
Some bandaids
Antiseptic
Antihyztamine
chapstick ( When ur at 5,000 ft with 25mph wind)
Eye drops
ACE Bandage.

WATER
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Water purification filters. Worth the money for a lightweight one.

You can also boil ur water to purify between 5 - 7 minutes.


l HAVE FOUND THINGS *EUREKA EFFECT* WITH MULTIPLE USES. YOU NEED TO THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU WILL NEED VERSUS WHAT YOU MIGHT NEED. GET EVERYTHING AS LIGHTWEIGHT AS YOU CAN. A PLASTIC WHISTLE VERSUS A METAL ONE FOR EXAMPLE. BRING A 12OZ BOTTLE OF WATER AND JUST KEEP YOUR PURIFIER HANDY VERSUS A LUGGIN 32 OUNCE NALGENE. l HAVE READ NUMEROUS SURVIVAL BOOKS. SAS, MILITARY MOUNTAINEERING, HIGH ALTITUDE WARFARE, BLAH BLAH BLAH. JUST READ ONE SURVIVAL MANUAL AND YOU'LL GET THE PICTURE OF WHAT YOU NEED TO TAKE CARE OF. THEN YOU CAN FIGURE OUT WHICH GEAR WILL WORK BEST FOR THE THINGS YOU NEED TO ACCOMPLISH.

l do not know about hinking, but l will try a hiking list.
Of course, a pack
a small two man tent or a bedroll & a tarp if u really want to rough it
a ground cloth
some dry food just in case u do not catch any fish
an extra pair of shoes/boots
enough clothing (and an extra est in a plastic bag)
a nice knife
knife sharpening & care tools
rope & cord
personel first aid kit
if u r planning on hunting (or going into bear country) a gun
a few bandanas for first aid & misc. use
hat & sunglasses
sunscreen & repellant
area specific things