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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.
- Brushes
Brushes for uncovering finds gently.
- 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.
- Compass
A compass helps you find your way when the phone has no signal or battery. Learn how to use it first.
- Computer Games
Games for the journey and rainy days. Download them before you go, as there is not always internet.
- 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.
- E-Reader
Many books in one light device. Load books before you leave and take the charger.
- Energy food
Nuts, bars or dried fruit for quick energy on the way.
- Field notebook
A notebook for notes, sketches and find records.
- Gear sling
A sling over the shoulder to carry your climbing gear sorted.
- Gloves
Gloves protect hands from the rope and from hits with the wall. They are mainly used by recreational abseilers, industrial access practitioners, adventure racers and military as…
- 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.
- Knee-pads
Knee-pads (and sometimes elbow-pads) are popular in some applications for the protection of joints during crawls or hits. Wikipedia]
- 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.
- Nonlocking carabiners
Snapgate carabiners for gear and slings. For belaying you need locking ones.
- Old long-sleeved clothes
Old long-sleeved clothes protect your skin and may get dirty or stained.
- Photo backup
Copy your photos regularly to a small drive, a laptop or the cloud, so a lost memory card does not take the whole trip with it.
- Playing Cards
A pack of cards fits in every bag and works without power.
- 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…
- Reading material
Books or magazines for the journey and relaxing days. An e-reader saves weight.