I hope the maximum limit of bag and storage capacity can be increased, and the stats of enemies can be lowered. The strength of enemies in the second chapter map is much too high. Also, the process of repeatedly gathering resources is a bit too long. It would be great if the resource requirements could be reduced a bit...
The maximum limit of the pouch and storage capacity can be increased via upgrades throughout the game.
Remember to actually USE the things you're gathering, to make improved weapons, armour, and cook healing items to help with combat. And know that the best defence is outright avoidance!
Also note that green and blue tonics can be useful to improve movement / dash speed, or increase your capacity for carrying resources.
There's ways and means to make things easier for yourself, so do give them a try!