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It's going to be tight to get stuff from the high street, and a budget which will fit into a 25L bag without making some sacrifices.

I know /u/craige1989 has recently gone on a long hike with a 30l pack.


Here's an example of my more recent pack for an overnighter hill walking in the mountains with night time temperatures just below freezing. I used a 40l pack but had over 10l of space to spare.


It really depends on what type of wild camping are you looking to do? Hillwalking? Stealth camping? Bushcraft? Other? :) Edit: just read again and saw the woods camping part.

1. Backpacks are a personal choice and depends what your budget is. I.e. a lot of ultralighters like the osprey exos since it's often readily available, durable and can stripped of weight and quite cheap. My so uses this one which isn't brilliant, but a bargain for the price. We don't think it's 40l though, probably closer to 30 or less. I've heard at least one person who used one for a years worth of hiking and camping.
   
   A backpack should really be the last thing you buy, when you know what your size requirements are... Unless you're willing to commit to the challenge (which could work).
   
   
2. Thermarest Neoair Xlite (short) is one of the smallest and lightest. I used one for a while and loved it! Some prefer a full length or wider pad though. It depends on your comfort levels and temperature requirements.
   I'm happy with a Thermarest zlite sol foam pad. Much cheaper and can be lighter, but less comfortable and takes more space (unless you use it in place of a frame for your backpack).
   Essentially you could do something like this to make the backpack more comfortable and reduce the space lost. I've used the zlite sol at -2°C and was fine, but I'm a warm sleeper.
   
   
3. I know you said 3 seasons, but what's the lowest temperature range you'll be camping in? Down quilts are the most compressible, but often not cheap (some of the AliExpress 3f or naturehike - I can't remember which - are regarded well at higher temperatures). Edit: If you're mostly in the woods, and in a bivy you'll be less exposed so the cheap AliExpress down ones should do the trick and be quite compressible.
   
   
4. I don't know enough about those tarps to answer. I use a Trailstar which is bomber in the wind.
   It really depends on where and when you're going out. There's the Knott on eBay and AliExpress which is a Trailstar clone which looks decent, but I wouldnt expect durability.
   
   Edit: Have you thought about buying a sheet of silnylon and heading to /r/MYOG to make a tarp? If you're in the woods, the extreme aspects of weather might be less of a concern.
   
   Edit2: for the record, the G4Free backpack only weighs 384g

Yeah it's accurate but I've had that mug for years now so the current version might be different. This one looks like it, maybe I've worn 8 grams off it over the years :)

This style is popular in Sweden and certainly worth considering. They come in 200ml and 600ml sizes and various colours. Not sure about availability over here though.

I eat out of a separate bowl too, but that might be too much luxury for you ;)

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Alternatives to the £20 "genuine" Tarp poles:

• Extending washing line prop £5.85 inc P&P
  
  
• Rolson 61007 Telescopic Window Cleaner £8.75 ( and you can promise to clean the windows after you get back. win, win )
  
  
• Foldable Collapsible Self Assemble Replacement 4 Piece Connector Broomstick Handle £5.59
  
  
• Wilko Replacement Wooden Handle £2 each Home brew a joint with metal tube. Allow at least two inches overlap on each pole section.
  
  I know some people will have lightweight tarps used with their lightweight walking poles, but tarps supported that way can be a bit restrictive of head room, and if using a conventional builders tarp, the extra strength of these poles is re-assuring.
  

I've got the Naturehike Cloud Up 1, there's a 2 person version of this too. It's fairly light, well made, and a copy of the Big Agnes fly creek tent. It's been well tested and used by many on ultralight on Reddit, and although not perfect, it's good value for money at £110. The 20D fabric is the one to buy.

youre going to need two different ones i think.

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Collins-Pocket-Guide-Britain-Northern/dp/0002198576/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=collins+pocket+guide+trees&qid=1570611961&sr=8-1

and

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Food-Free-Collins-Richard-Mabey/dp/0007183038/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=collins+pocket+guide+plants&qid=1570611991&sr=8-14

Get one of these (or similar) and stick it under your current pad. Cheap, light (should be no more than 150g), the only drawback is the bulk.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yellowstone-Eva-Camping-Mat-Foil/dp/B0037CF68E/ref=asc_df_B0037CF68E/

You couls gat a Vango Bravo 300 for £59.00
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vango-Bravo-300-Tunnel-Tent/dp/B00R4X5R3G/ref=sr_1_48?s=camping-hiking&srs=1656886031&ie=UTF8&qid=1521211571&sr=1-48



12Pcs Outdoor Camping Cookware Mess Kit by Wolfyok for £20.00

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wolfyok-Backpacking-Cookware-Ignition-12-Items/dp/B01985FDA4/ref=lp_3076437031_1_22?s=camping-hiking&ie=UTF8&qid=1521325470&sr=1-22