if you plan on staying a long time, some nails would be handy too. if you have a hatchet you wont need a hammer. also a book about etable plants and stuff in your area would be nice, maybe even a book to identify some mushrooms incase if you want to spice up your meal or night. get one of those little handheld weather band radios too. its nice ot know when a storms coming your way so you can prepair a little in advance.

most importantly have a good emergency plan inplace. have people know where your going to be, so that if you dont come back in a set amount of time, or if something important comes up, they can find you. say if a family member was dying, they would be able to get ahold of you somehow to tell you. remember safety first for things like this. this is pretty dangerous stuff, and if you have never done anything like this before, it is even more dangerous. remember, just be careful, and repsect where your staying and the area around you. dont just go up to the top of some mountain and make a mess of garbage and a bunch of things like that.
Frickr Reviewed by Frickr on . My journey alone into the wilderness "Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go." ~ T. S. Eliot The plan: To journey deep into the wilderness with only as much gear as can be carried on my back, and the skills I can keep in my head. There is no time limit. I will return when I feel the need to return. I will be leaving sometime next year, after winter has ended. I have until then to prepare. Destination: Rating: 5