Further update...it seems that he had taken with him the following:1 Gallon H2O, Cell phone, Laptop and a fanny pack with 'salty snacks' (no further on exactly they were) as well as a camera.

The police found a 'journal' as well....maybe a physical written one or it was on the laptop..the family does not have it yet and I presume that some of it will be released....more when I find out.

They say that the lens on his camera was broken....presumably he tried to light a fire with it...he had been a smoker and was NEVER without a lighter....until now.....