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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.
- Binoculars
For wildlife, birds and views. A compact pair fits in any daypack.
- Blister plasters
Special plasters that cushion blisters and help them heal.
- Compass
A compass helps you find your way when the phone has no signal or battery. Learn how to use it first.
- 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.
- Golf balls
Enough balls for every round. Lost balls are expensive on the course.
- Golf clubs
Your clubs in a travel bag. Check airline fees for sports luggage.
- Golf glove
A golf glove gives a better grip on the club.
- Golf shoes
Golf shoes with soft spikes for grip on the course. Many clubs require them.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Sports licences
Licences and certificates for diving, sailing, fishing, boats or golf. Without them you may not be allowed to take part.
- Tees
Tees for teeing off. They are small and get lost easily.
- Tents
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- 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.
- Trekking permits (Nepal)
Trekking in Nepal needs a TIMS card, some areas also a trekking permit for the whole trek. In national parks and high mountains, trek only with a licensed guide. Check the current…