from my own experience i tend to overpack.. so I whipped up a fairly short list of the essentials and just build on it as necessary. keeps myself accountable and with less deadweight in the end
been said many times, but a cheap stove and pot set. even better that it all fits into the pot and packs away super nicely along with the canister. Also headlamp- cheap and a little goofy looking but super underrated.
Currently looking for a more budget-minded combination of sleeping pad and bag. Been looking at a few brands but haven't quite figured it out yet.
Neither have to be rated for super low temps (lowest probably 0), and preferably able to be stowed/carried minimally.
considering my area has some of the longest lockdown measures anywhere, i feel somewhat used to it sadly. nice that we're finally opening back up though. just in time to miss a good portion of the summer hahah.