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- Avalanche probe
After the transceiver search, the probe pinpoints a buried person. Everyone carries their own in their backpack.
- Avalanche shovel
A sturdy metal shovel is what gets a buried person out quickly. It goes in your backpack with the transceiver and probe.
- Avalanche transceiver
Everyone in the group wears one, switched to send, under the jacket. Check the batteries and do a group check before every tour; practise the search.
- Climbing skins
Skins stick to the base and stop you sliding back on the ascent. They must be cut to your skis; keep the glue clean and dry.
- Dive computer
Tracks depth and dive time and warns you about safety stops. Check the battery.
- Flippers
Help you swim faster and with less effort when snorkelling or diving. Try them on before you buy.
- Logbook and certification card
Dive centres ask for your certification and logbook before you can dive.
- Ski Goggles
Protect your eyes from sun, wind and glare on snow. A lens for flat light helps in fog.
- Snorkelling Kit
Mask, snorkel and fins as a set. Your own fit better than rented ones.
- Sports licences
Licences and certificates for diving, sailing, fishing, boats or golf. Without them you may not be allowed to take part.
- Swimwear
For swimming and the beach. Take two so one can dry while you wear the other.
- Thin gloves
Cross-country skiing or skinning uphill, thick ski gloves get too warm. Thin windproof gloves are enough; keep warm ones for breaks and the descent.
- Touring skis and boots
Touring bindings free the heel for the ascent and lock it for the descent; the boots need a walk mode. Many ski resorts rent them.
- Wet suit
Keeps you warm in cool water for surfing, diving or snorkelling. Rentals are often available on site.