Traveler's Kit

Traveling within the kingdom can be routine, or very treacherous. Citizens travel for any number of reasons. Some travel to simply move from one place to another, others for commerce/trade, and some for adventure. Regardless of the reason for the journey, the traveler will have certain needs both in the way of equipment and supplies. A group of travelers can share supplies and lesson their overall load. An individual, certainly one on an extended journey, or in a remote area, will need to be prepared for a variety of obstacles and threats which may present themselves. 

Each traveler will have their individual needs and will pack according to what they believe to be important or essential. While some supplies are optional, food, water and a weapon of some type are almost indispensable. The skill set of the traveler will also play a large part in their choices of what to pack and in what quantity. Example, if a person prefers fishing to hunting, they will pack very differently. 

1) Sword

2) Hunting Knife

3) Small Axe / Hatchet

4) Pack - made of leather and is usually worn over the shoulder.

5) First Aid Kit

    1. Willow Bark - to relieve pain

    2. Honey - treats wounds and cuts - used for sunburn - accelerates healing and reduces swelling and pain.

    3. Cobwebs - can help stop/control bleeding

    4. Moss - dries up blood

    5. Live snails - healing

    6. Wool or cotton bandages

    Optional companion to first aid kit is the 'Herb Pouch'

    1. Caraway - calms an upset stomach

    2. Lovage branch - chewing on this will keep you awake

    3. Mint - cures hiccups

    4. Oregano - used on spider and scorpion bites

    5. Parsley - gets ride of hair lice

    6. Tarragon - relieve a toothache

    7. Basil - will help with digestion

    8. Anise - can be used to make cough drops

6) Food

    1. Jerky - beef, venison, pork, poultry, elk

    2. Flour or cornmeal.

    3. Salt and various spices for seasoning.

    4. Various fruits or vegetables depending on what is in season and available in the region. Potatoes are a standard in most packs. 

7) Fire starter kit

    1. Flint fire striker

    2. Maple leaves placed in a birch bark container that is capable of carrying fire embers for a prolonged period of time - save time when making fires.

8) Bone needle and thread - can be used to repair clothing or close a wound.

9) Fishhooks, made from bone

10) Small whetstone for sharpening blades

11) Coil of rope

12) Goat skin water container

13) Sleeping mat / blanket

14) Cooking pot/plate - possibly also a skillet.

15) Coat or poncho - depending on climate, time of year.

Optional

1) Rabbit stick. - Throwing stick which is very effective against small game such as chipmunks. squirrels and rabbits.

2) Leather sling w/projectiles - very compact, easy to use and effective at moderate to long range.

3) Tent - treated leather - heavy and would be hot so only used in foul weather or in cold conditions.

4) Small lantern or candles.

5) Spear 

6) Bow and Arrows

7) Walking stick / Staff - used for balance, defense and clearing debris or underbrush.

A traveler with more resource (money) would have a horse and in rare cases a pack horse or mule to carry extra supplies. - With a horse there are additional needs which include a saddle, tack, additional water supply and feed.