<p style=”text-align: left;”>Space blanket tarp, extra batteries, marker, bolt cutter with aluminum handles, winter foot wear and atleast 4 pairs of socks. Multi ways of starting fires along with tinder boyscout or not fast fire in cold is life saver. Compass, paracord some silver oz coins a hand cuff key or escape stick. A set of mini binoculars or more depending on budget. Roll of duct tape, extra wool hat bear GEL spray. E tool,a good back pack. Sanitary wipes and tp, soap, hand sanitizer. Broken in good boots for winter and summer. Activated charcoal, some pain killers above asprin, bug repellant, sun glasses no reflective, sturdy gloves, shemagh, travel hygene kit. Sewing thread and needle. Myco shield spray some n100 masks extra nitrile gloves depending on how many in first aid kit. Good socks atleast 4 pair.</p>
If in a treed area a hammock like a Hennessey would.be better and lighter than a tent and way warmer.
Have him design a mark or tag for signs as he enters or leaves town to tag back of a sign so if you go looking you have idea where to look and where he has been.
If having to walk back get locker near them to store a bike motor or pedal and a fire arm with ammo. Failing this a hidden buried tube with more food and weapon.