Hey Blast,

I agree with Sue and Izzy's recommendations. A reference guide is always a fun way to discover new things or new ways of thinking.

Matt Stien, the author of "when tech fails..." is a bit into mysticism but his engineering approach to survival problem solving is worth wading through the spiritual and political commentary.

If you are set on buying gear though I would recommend bug head nets. Also useful for fishing and catching other edible critters. Especially in your neck of the woods

Cheers,
Logan.