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vernight kit PLUS:
Enhanced Shelter
- Larger tarp: 4m × 4m OR additional 3×3m tarp
- Ground sheet: Protect sleeping area
- Extra cordage: 50m total
- Tent pegs: 10-12 (if not carving from wood)
Food Storage
- Bear bag setup: Stuff sack + 30m cord
- Dry bags: Organize food by day/meal
Extended Cooking
- Second pot: 0.5L (nested inside main pot)
- Pot lifter: Green wood OR metal gripper
- Mesh bag: Foraged greens storage
Water
- Water carrier: Collapsible 5-10L (Ortlieb, Platypus)
- Filter: Sawyer Mini OR Katadyn (supplement boiling)
Clothing
- Complete change: Second set base layer, socks
- Rain pants: Waterproof trousers
- Camp shoes: Lightweight (crocs, sandals – rest boots)
Repair Kit
- Sewing kit: Thread, needles, buttons
- Gear repair: Duct tape, zip ties, safety pins
- Knife/axe maintenance: Oil, spare ferro rod
Enhanced First Aid
- Blister treatment: Compeed, moleskin
- Pain relief: Ibuprofen, paracetamol
- Stomach issues: Loperamide, rehydration salts
- Antihistamine: Allergic reactions
Documentation
- Field journal: Waterproof notebook
- Pencils: Multiple (don’t rely on pen)
- Plant guide: Regional wildflower/tree ID book
Luxury Items (Optional)
- Book: Reading material (downtime/evening)
- Harmonica/instrument: Entertainment, morale
- Camera: Document experience (spare batteries)
Pack weight: ~18-22kg (resupply may be needed for week+)
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