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- A Fleece Jacket
A warm middle layer that dries quickly and still warms when damp.
- Altimeter
Shows your altitude and helps with navigation and weather changes in the mountains.
- 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.
- 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.
- Clothes in neutral colours
Beige, khaki or olive clothes attract fewer insects and disturb animals less on safari.
- Compass
A compass helps you find your way when the phone has no signal or battery. Learn how to use it first.
- 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.
- Dust cover for the camera
A cover protects your camera from dust and sand.
- Energy food
Nuts, bars or dried fruit for quick energy on the way.
- Field guide or identification app
Helps you identify birds, whales or other animals on the spot. Download apps and offline data before you go.
- Gear sling
A sling over the shoulder to carry your climbing gear sorted.
- 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.
- 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]
- 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.
- Lens Cleaner
Cloth and fluid for clean lenses on binoculars and scope.
- Lightweight Scarf
A light scarf protects against sun, dust and sand and covers your shoulders when needed.
- Long Johns
A warm base layer under ski or hiking trousers.
- Long, loose trousers
Long, loose trousers protect your legs from chafing on the camel.
- Malaria prophylaxis
Ask a doctor in good time whether you need malaria tablets for your destination.
- 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.
- Nonlocking carabiners
Snapgate carabiners for gear and slings. For belaying you need locking ones.
- 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…
- Riding boots
Boots with a small heel so your foot cannot slip through the stirrup.
- Riding gloves
Gloves protect your hands from the reins.