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- Bike
Your own bike, if you do not rent one. Book bike transport on trains or planes in advance.
- Boots / climbing shoes
Boots or other sturdy footwear with good grips may be worn, especially climbing shoes. [Wikipedia]
- Cams
Spring-loaded camming devices for protection in parallel cracks.
- Chalk
Chalk keeps your hands dry for a better grip.
- Chalk bag
A bag on your harness keeps the chalk within reach.
- Climbing guidebook
A guidebook for the crag with routes, grades and access.
- 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]
- Climbing pack
A robust backpack for rope and climbing gear.
- 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.
- 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…
- 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.
- Gear sling
A sling over the shoulder to carry your climbing gear sorted.
- 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.
- 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]
- Hexes
Hexagonal chocks as protection in wider cracks.
- Hydration pack
A backpack with water bladder lets you drink without stopping.
- Ice axe
For glaciers and steep snow. Only take it if you know how to use it.
- 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]
- Nonlocking carabiners
Snapgate carabiners for gear and slings. For belaying you need locking ones.
- Nut tool
A tool for removing nuts and cams stuck in cracks.
- Nuts
Nuts for placing your own protection in cracks.
- 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…
- Quickdraws
Quickdraws for clipping the rope into bolts. Count them for your longest route.