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Pack: Kifaru ZXR with XTL
Shelter: Kifaru SuperHootch
Sleeping System: Kifaru Regulator and Woobie
Outerwear: Orc Ind. Level 6 top and bottom
TAD Stealth Hoodie SS
Polartek Watchcap
Set of Fleece long underwear
Merino wool socks, 6 pairs
Asolo GTX's (with Superfeet insoles), one pair
additional pair of Superfeet insoles
convertible nylon pants, one
Wool pants, one
nylon shirt, long sleeve, one
Wool shirt, long sleeve, one
500 ft of 550 cord
Leatherman
Wyoming Saw II
Small hatchet
Hunting knife, 2
Professional sharpening kit
Mess tin
2 Nalege bottles with cup
Sewing kit:
100 ft of 69 nylon thread
30 needles
replacement button can be made with carved bone
Navigation:
Silva Ranger
Sextant
Electronics:
Computer with detailed topo maps, cultural information, calander, Birds of america, Mammals of america, plants of america, fish of america, survival guide, star charts and weather info (if available) on hard drive. ( IIRC the magnetic declination would be off if you use modern maps)
PDA to transfer date to for handheld use.
Solar charger for computer and PDA.
Solar battery charger AA and AAA
Solar watch with compass
LED Petzl Headlamp
Weapon:
M14 with 120 rounds
or
7.62 bolt action rifle (Mauser variant) with 160 rounds.
The magazines for the M14 would add unnecessary weight.
Optics:
4 - 6 power scope with ability to attach PVS 14's for night use
Binoculars
PVS 14's
Salt for preserving food and trading.
Trekking pole with compass in the top
6 x 6 foot net, for hunting fish, birds, and rodents. (Line fishing is an inefficient use of time)
Skills I would learn before leaving:
Leather working (making clothes/ moccasins)
Bow hunting ( in case the ammo runs out)
Cordage making with natural fibers ( in case 550 cord runs out/ making rope)
Weaving plant fibers ( for making shelters, clothing, and nets)
Trapping (so not to waste ammo, and little risk to myself)
Tanning ( pelts for clothing and trading)
Metal working (Making/ repairing tools)
Stone tool making
Spear fishing
I would travel the route Lewis and Clark took. I would leave in March (its named after the God of War for a reason)
I would state a 3 year travel time. This will give me time to not travel in the winter, or overcome any obstacle such as mountain ranges or sickness and still be able to get to the Oregon/ Washington coast early. At which point I would make a permeant structure and wait for my ride without going crazy. The coast will have an abundance of sea life to keep me alive for the rest of my time there.
The most important thing is the preparation for the adventure. Being physically prepared and having the motivation to survive to complete your mission are more important then any piece of gear.
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