Must have: Water, Toilet paper

Additional things: Cash, Hat

This video is very old but has some great concepts. I highly recommend watching it for things you may not of thought of.

Someplace to bug-in

i wud prepare for a more picnic-like camping scenario with friends than a run-for-ur-life scenario; i will probably go rock climbing & swimming in the lake more frequently; if u want to go solo, consider a hammock