Virgin camping kit

[Mortblanc]

You are probably a bit overloaded with nick-knacks for an overnighter, but if this is your first trip you will quickly learn.

Every item should have at least three uses! That makes you think more intensely about your gear and you sometimes find yourself tossing gear because you are getting more use per item.

Many folk say that if you go twice and find you have not used an item either time, ditch it.

I would call that good advice, except for the first aid gear. Do not skip the first aid kit.

My first concern was that you seem short of sleeping gear and shelter. What is the plan there, a tarp and a blanket?

I am old enough to be concerned about the roof over my head and the sleeping arrangements.

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As for the knife???

If you are camping among the civilized a good Swiss Army knife or a multi-tool will do fine. You will use the tin opener more than any other feature and the blade will serve for food prep adequately. You will not be chopping down forests or skinning out big game on a typical one nighter.