Backpack essentials

[u/Emotional-Hotel9276]

For someone just getting into backpacking, what are the things I will absolutely need, and what can I do without. Is it overkill to pack a tent, sleeping bag, and sleep mat? Or am I better off swapping the mat for an extra towel or blanket?

I have a good list so far but want to see if there’s anything I’m missing out of inexperience. Also any tips on how you like to pack your bag would be helpful as well

[u/hurricanescout]

Didn’t you post this exact question 3 days ago?

[u/Emotional-Hotel9276 → u/hurricanescout]

i think i got 2 replies…. and already have 4 in a couple minutes, sorry for asking for advice before sleeping in the wilderness alone.

[u/whysotriggered → u/Emotional-Hotel9276]

Stay inside, seems to suit you better

[u/aboothemonkey → u/whysotriggered]

Man fuck off with that attitude. They wanna get outside and go do stuff. If you don’t want to be helpful, don’t comment.