Hello i am a new user on these forums and have just began my hobby of backpacking. I am in Fairbanks, AK currently. I plan to purchase an osprey aether 60 or an arcteryx altra 65. I want to take a test run with my potential gear list this weekend to see what i like and do not like (keeping in mind it wont be an overnight trip and therefore i will not bring a lot of supplies). I will be hiking in nearby forested area with bike trails and the like. My projected gear list is as follows...

-60-75L pack
-Polyester and wool underclothing with no cotton layers
-Raincoat and warm jacket
-Solamon 4D quest hiking boots
-Gloves, hat and balaclave if needed
(Any suggestions for brands or models for jackets socks or any clothing are very welcome!)
-Benchmade Adamas fixed blade
-Whistle and Single mirror
-Map of the area and 2 compasses
-Waterproof notebook and multiple pencils
-striker and magnesium block
-cotton balls with petroleum jelly
-zippo lighter, waterproof matches,
-(Looking for suggestions on a tent)
- Assorted nuts, meal bars and dried fruits
-2 life straws ( looking for suggestions for water filtration, are life straws by themselves fine? or do i need purifying tablets as well?)
-1 water bottle, 1 bladder
-Headlamp
-Medical kit(tourniquets,combat gauze,tylenol,bandaids,antibiotic ointment)
-Emergency kit (fishing line,hooks,5050 cord,)
-Toliet paper

Thank you for your time! if you see anything missing please let me know or just general advice would be great!