If you’re going full botanical, strip it down to the essentials and then hoard every extra leaf you can find. First, keep a compact kit of healing herbs: willow bark or salicylic‑rich plant for pain, comfrey or plantain for bruises, a dose of ginger or peppermint to keep the stomach calm, and a handful of echinacea or elderflower for a quick immune boost. Add a few dried nettle or dandelion packets for vitamin‑rich broth when you’re low on calories. Store honey or maple syrup for instant energy and a small stash of wild sunflower or pumpkin seeds—protein and fat in one package. Pack a small bundle of aloe vera or plantain leaves for any burns or cuts. Finally, carry a ridiculous amount of dried leaves and twigs, because you never know when a patch will introduce a new “useful” plant. The logic is simple: maximum utility, minimal weight, and a ridiculous amount of backup just in case the update reclassifies a useless herb as a cure-all.

Worm compost tea? Sure, if the worms survive the apocalypse and you can keep that sterile glass from contamination. A tarp is a nice touch, just make sure you have a spare in case the first one turns into a makeshift water bowl. Keep the bulk of the kit light; those extra gadgets just add weight for nothing but a little bragging rights. Stick to the basics, then stash any “extra” items that could become useful later. That’s the real strategy.