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- A Fleece Jacket
A warm middle layer that dries quickly and still warms when damp.
- Base Layer Shirts
Quick-drying shirts that wick sweat away and keep you warm when you stop.
- Bike
Your own bike, if you do not rent one. Book bike transport on trains or planes in advance.
- Binoculars
For wildlife, birds and views. A compact pair fits in any daypack.
- Blister plasters
Special plasters that cushion blisters and help them heal.
- 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]
- Compass
A compass helps you find your way when the phone has no signal or battery. Learn how to use it first.
- Cycling gloves
Padded gloves ease the pressure on your hands on long rides and protect them in a fall. Full fingers are better on mountain bike trails.
- Drinking Bottles
Refillable bottles for water on the go. Bring enough for everyone on longer tours.
- Energy food
Nuts, bars or dried fruit for quick energy on the way.
- GPS
A GPS device finds your way and marks positions where the phone has no signal.
- Headlamp
Keeps your hands free in the tent, on the trail and at the campsite. Take spare batteries.
- Helmet
A bike helmet protects your head. In some countries it is compulsory.
- 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]
- Hydration pack
A backpack with water bladder lets you drink without stopping.
- Insect Protection
Spray or lotion against mosquitoes and ticks for days outdoors; treated clothing helps on long tours.
- Knee-pads
Knee-pads (and sometimes elbow-pads) are popular in some applications for the protection of joints during crawls or hits. Wikipedia]
- Leech socks
On wet rainforest trails leeches drop onto shoes and climb up. Tightly woven socks pulled over your trousers keep them out.
- Light Jacket
A light jacket for wind and cool mornings, easy to stuff into a backpack.
- Map of Local Area
A paper map of the area works without battery or signal.
- Matches or lighter
Matches in a waterproof box or a lighter, for stove and campfire. Check fire bans first.
- Pack cover
A rain cover keeps your backpack and its contents dry.
- Pillow
A small pillow for the tent. A stuff sack filled with clothes also works.
- Sleeping bag liner
Many mountain huts require one for hygiene. Light and small to pack.
- Sleeping Bags
Choose one rated for the coldest night you expect. A liner keeps it clean and adds warmth.
- Sleeping Mat
Insulates you from the cold ground and makes sleeping in a tent comfortable.
- Spare tubes
Spare inner tubes that fit your tyre size.
- Tents
Mountain Tents Summer tents Family Tents Shorttrip / Weekend Tents Inflatable Tents Pop Up Tents / Backpacking Tents Festival Tents Tents for pets or other special tents
- Thermos flask
Keeps drinks hot in the cold or cold in the heat for hours.
- Tick remover
Remove ticks quickly and completely after walks in grass and woods.