99 Nights in the Forest First Day: Daytime Routine

Why the First Day Matters

Your first day lasts only 3 minutes. The Deer does not attack on the first night, but your campfire still needs fuel or it will go out.

Establishing a routine now will help you survive the early days and prepare for the Pelt Trader who arrives on day 2.

Immediate Priorities

First, collect wood. Your campfire constantly burns fuel, and you need a steady supply of logs to keep it alive through the night.

Second, gather scrap from junk items. Look for items with bolt icons — more bolts mean more scrap. You will need scrap for crafting.

Third, head to the crafting bench, which is already at camp at tier 1. Its most important blueprint is the map, which lets you see the area around your camp.

Crafting Basics

Use the Grinder to convert junk into scrap and wood. Keep a stockpile of both.

Craft the map at the tier 1 bench as soon as you can. It will help you plan your day trips and find resources.

Preparing for the Pelt Trader

The Pelt Trader visits on day 2 and then every 3 to 4 days. He deals in bunny feet and wolf pelts.

During the first day, hunt bunnies and wolves if you can. Keep any bunny feet and wolf pelts you collect for trading.

Do not attack animals from inside your safe zone; they will follow you into camp. Hunt away from the fire.

Common First-Day Pitfalls

Do not waste time exploring too far from camp. The day is short, and from the second night the Deer hunts.

Do not ignore your hunger. Gather some food while you are out, and cook raw meat at the campfire before eating.

Do not spend scrap on unnecessary items early. Prioritize the map and basic camp upgrades.

Key Takeaways

• Gather wood and scrap immediately during the first 3-minute day.
• Use the tier 1 crafting bench to craft the map as soon as possible.
• Collect bunny feet and wolf pelts for the Pelt Trader on day 2.
• Keep the campfire fueled before night falls.