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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.
- Bike
Your own bike, if you do not rent one. Book bike transport on trains or planes in advance.
- 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.
- 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.
- E-bike battery charger
Plan where you can charge overnight. With a rented e-bike the charger usually comes along; check that it is there and fits.
- Helmet
A bike helmet protects your head. In some countries it is compulsory.
- Hydration pack
A backpack with water bladder lets you drink without stopping.
- Knee-pads
Knee-pads (and sometimes elbow-pads) are popular in some applications for the protection of joints during crawls or hits. Wikipedia]
- Lock
A sturdy lock for stops and overnight stays. Lock the frame to a fixed object.
- Ski Goggles
Protect your eyes from sun, wind and glare on snow. A lens for flat light helps in fog.
- Spare tubes
Spare inner tubes that fit your tyre size.
- 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.