1 x good sturdy knife with steel. Preferably a hunting knife with a sheath.
1 x pocket knife
2 x large plastic bags. These are used for collecting or containing water or split one into a single sheet to waterproof your shelter.
1 x roll of parra cord. This is used for making snares, holding up your shelter or lashing
2 x flint and steel
2 x boxes waterproof matches
2 x bottles canteen (1lt each) these also have a cup canteen that they fit into.
1 x first aid kit (include bandages, anti septic cream, anti hystamine tablets, asprin, water purification tablets, scisors, tape)
Food rations. (Chocolate bars, tinned sardines, baked beens, tea, coffee, sugar and salt etc)
1 x orintering compass
1 x Detailed topo map of the area you are heading into
1 x bush survival guide. I carry the SAS survival guide I picked up many years ago while still in the military. This shows how to identify plants and various shelter building techniques and a whole lot more.
1 x pair clean socks (Very important to keep your feet clean and dry becouse you may need them to walk yourself out of trouble) change your socks every day!

I keep all of this in my set of Aus Military webbing but a good sturdy backpack will do the job nicely.

Cheers,

Rob