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- Anchors
Anchors for abseiling are sometimes made with trees or boulders, using webbing and cordellete, or also with rock climbing equipment, such as nuts, hexes and spring-loaded camming…
- Bobbers
Floats show you when a fish bites.
- Boots / climbing shoes
Boots or other sturdy footwear with good grips may be worn, especially climbing shoes. [Wikipedia]
- Climbing harness
A climbing harness is often used around the waist to secure the descender. A comfortable climbing harness is important for descents that may take many hours.[Wikipedia]
- Cool box
Keeps drinks and food cool at the beach or campsite.
- Descender
A descender or rappel device is a friction device or friction hitch that allows rope to be payed out in a controlled fashion, under load, with a minimal effort by the person…
- Fish Finder
A sonar device that shows fish and the bottom structure.
- Fish stringer
A line to keep caught fish alive in the water.
- Fishing License
A valid fishing licence for your destination. Fishing without one can lead to high fines.
- Fishing Pole
Your rod, or a travel rod that splits into several parts.
- Folding chairs
Light folding chairs for the beach, campsite or riverside.
- Gloves
Gloves protect hands from the rope and from hits with the wall. They are mainly used by recreational abseilers, industrial access practitioners, adventure racers and military as…
- Helmets
Helmets may be worn to protect the head from bumps and falling rocks. A light source may be mounted on the helmet in order to keep the hands free in unlit areas. [Wikipedia]
- Hooks
Hooks in several sizes for different fish.
- Ice packs
Freeze them the night before to keep your cool box cold for longer.
- Insect Protection
Spray or lotion against mosquitoes and ticks for days outdoors; treated clothing helps on long tours.
- Jigs
Weighted lures for fishing near the bottom.
- Knee-pads
Knee-pads (and sometimes elbow-pads) are popular in some applications for the protection of joints during crawls or hits. Wikipedia]
- Knife
A sharp, sturdy knife for fishing or hunting. Carry it according to local laws.
- Live Bait
Worms or maggots, best bought fresh at a tackle shop near the water.
- Lures
Artificial lures for predatory fish.
- Map of water
A map of the water with depths and fishing spots.
- Needle nose pliers
Pliers for removing hooks and bending wire.
- Nonlocking carabiners
Snapgate carabiners for gear and slings. For belaying you need locking ones.
- Power bait
Scented dough bait, popular for trout fishing.
- Prusik / Klemheist knot
A prusik, Klemheist knot, or autoblock knot may be used as safety back-up, commonly referred to as an 'autoblock,' and is used as a back-up in the case of the abseiler losing…
- Ropes
Ropes: Climbers often simply use their climbing ropes for abseiling. For many other applications, low-stretch rope (typically ~2% stretch when under the load of a typical…
- Sinkers
Sinkers keep your bait at the right depth.
- Sports licences
Licences and certificates for diving, sailing, fishing, boats or golf. Without them you may not be allowed to take part.
- Tackle box
A box that keeps hooks, lures and weights sorted.