If you spend a lot of time in the backcountry or bush, you probably had had a moment when you wished you had left half your gear at home.

Knowing what to pack and what to leave at home is a vital knowledge if you want to travel in relative comfort and still have what you need when you need it; this video shows you how.

The absolute worst scenario is having too much gear on a trip into the wilderness – or more importantly, not having the critical gear you need.

By planning your trip out regarding possible challenges and making sure you only take the basics you need to meet those challenges, you can ensure that not only will you have what's needed, but that you're not lugging around a bunch of stuff you never will use.

What do you include in your basic bushcraft set-up? Tell us below.