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- 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.
- Energy food
Nuts, bars or dried fruit for quick energy on the way.
- Frisbee
A light disc for games on the beach or in the park.
- 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.
- GPS
A GPS device finds your way and marks positions where the phone has no signal.
- Hand grips
Grips protect your hands on the bars.
- Hand wraps
Hand wraps protect your wrists and knuckles under the gloves.
- 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.
- Ice axe
For glaciers and steep snow. Only take it if you know how to use it.
- Indoor sports shoes
Indoor shoes with non-marking soles for sports halls.
- 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]
- Leotard
A leotard for gymnastics training.
- Lock
A sturdy lock for stops and overnight stays. Lock the frame to a fixed object.
- Long Johns
A warm base layer under ski or hiking trousers.
- Map of Local Area
A paper map of the area works without battery or signal.
- Medical advice on altitude sickness
Before trips above 2,300 metres, get medical advice. Climb slowly with rest days and descend at the first signs such as headache or nausea.
- Mouthguard
A mouthguard protects your teeth when sparring.
- Nonlocking carabiners
Snapgate carabiners for gear and slings. For belaying you need locking ones.
- Padded shorts
Padded shorts make long rides more comfortable.
- Patch kit
Patches and glue for fixing punctures on the road.
- Portable Bow Press
A portable bow press for adjustments and repairs on the go.
- 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…