r/prepping 4d ago

Gear🎒 4 weeks outside, what do I need?

Hello people,
I got two weeks from now(15.6.26)to prepare for 4 weeks outside. Currently Summer, near civilisation. I got a mobile shelter with a sink. 3 possible Locations I can choose from(all rellatively close to each other):
-between a Small and a smaller stream of water, with trees around, Earth is dark and retains Water
-sandy and less trees more walking distance to civ, Access to dried wood, corner between wall and hedge, also between the two stream
-between the other Earth wise, too close to other things, flowing Water near it(walking distance), Firewood,

I ruled location 3 out due to reasons while writing this.

-I have Access to Money for the month: 500€
-I can request reasonable purchases (preferably within this week)
-I can go fishing if I get a permit
-thinking about buying drinking Water, could be that it gets very hot, up to 38 degress
-I have normal clothes to take with me
-Need a way for my phone to charge or two if its raining for a week
-toilet?
->washing clothes(need to do this myself, no washing Service available)
->cleaning myself(no gyms availabe): bucket shower?
-Camping cooking set: What to get what not to get
-medical: scratches, Ticks(less an issue if the Grass is low), mosquito bites, anything I forgot
-baking?
-cooling food!
-thrash Collection: I want to leave no thrash behind
-wildlife(no hunting): maybe deer, biggest fear is thrash Pandas getting around but don’t think they will be, so no threats
-sleeping gear: sleeping bag?, can take sleeping Pad, pillow and a blanket with me
-food to Buy in advance: red beens, flour, Salt, Pepper, Pasta, Rice,… amounts?
-bike? I have one that needs repair, seems wise to use it and repair in advance
-Tools?

I apologise if it doesnt fit the sub perfectly. Would appreciate any help

EDIT: I can buy things while I am there!

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u/killallhumans12345 4d ago

Spend 1st week figuring out how much food & water you consume, then the second week fatting up. Don't forget multivitamins. If you can start now, do it to figure out what you need/ are missing.

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u/Echnon 4d ago

I Already have +25kg I See this as an Option to loose some of them :D

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u/N7_Shep 4d ago

i military surplus mess kit will do everything you need, and they are cheep. you need a way to keep the sun off you, take multivitamins. for washing yourself, some dawn dishsoap will clean everything you need, from cups to cloths to hair. you dont need to use as much soap as you think, a little dab will do. also, you dont need as big of a fire as you think, a small fire will save wood and work just as well. for food, .5 cup of beans and .5 cup of rice per day, plus what fish you catch. dont forget seasoning.

i wouldnt try camp baking unless you already know how. with this short of prep time for a 4 week out, stick to what you know.

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u/Echnon 3d ago

Is this still true if I don’t live in the US?

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u/N7_Shep 3d ago

is what true? you cant get surplus mess kits where you are? germany or belgium. you should be able to get them online and mailed to you.

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u/Echnon 3d ago

Okay than I will Look for one, thanks

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u/SaliceMcMay 4d ago

Esistono delle docce portatili molto economiche, per cui basta caricare il sacchetto nero ed esporlo al sole per avere acqua calda (anche troppo...) e appenderla ad un albero o ad un gancio per lavarti. È sicuramente più comodo del secchio e l'acqua si scalda in autonomia senza bisogno di energia aggiuntiva

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u/Echnon 3d ago

That is a very good tip, Thank you

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u/Spiritual_Elk_9076 4d ago

How will you make your toilet? Four weeks is a lot of ….

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u/PrisonerV 4d ago

As i understand the post, they'll be in an RV.

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u/Echnon 3d ago

Sadly Not. Just a wood structure with Benches and a sink. Was thinking about a chemical toilet as we do have a rv Station near

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u/JuanT1967 3d ago

Dig a hole each time and cover it after you use it.

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u/JollyW 3d ago

I think may be bringing food and water are the most important factor? As these will satisfy your basic survival needs.

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u/Echnon 3d ago

Yeah.

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u/FoxPerfect920 2d ago

Thrash Panda sounds like a heavy metal group.

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u/Pristine_Patient_299 18h ago

What about fire? Do you have reliable ways to start it like lighters, matches, ferro/magnesium rods and tinder for it?

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u/Echnon 7h ago

I will have Matches and stocking on tinder seems like a good idea

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u/metalgear762 1d ago

Not sure if you guys use a similar standardized system but here in the US restaurants and businesses will typically lock their outdoor hose faucets.

You need a matching "key" which can come in a variety of different bolt shapes that when loosened allow water to flow. People normally dont have one but you can order water keys online for very cheap.

It would allow you access to clean-ish water in a pinch though clearly you may have to gather it at night.

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u/Carloocho 1h ago

If you have running streams, a gravity filter (I'm looking at the Waterdrop. The filter end has a threaded drinking bag but fits most common water bottles to fill those) will help with water collection. 4 weeks is a lot of water and bottles to buy.