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- Arrows
Enough arrows for practice and spares. Check them for damage before the trip.
- Bike
Your own bike, if you do not rent one. Book bike transport on trains or planes in advance.
- Bow & Case
Your bow in a padded case. A hard case is safer when you fly.
- Bow Holders
A stand or holder keeps your bow off the ground between shots.
- Bow Sling
A sling keeps the bow attached to your hand so you do not grip it while shooting.
- Brushes
Brushes for uncovering finds gently.
- Computer Games
Games for the journey and rainy days. Download them before you go, as there is not always internet.
- 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.
- 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.
- Field notebook
A notebook for notes, sketches and find records.
- 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…
- 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]
- 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.
- Portable Bow Press
A portable bow press for adjustments and repairs on the go.
- Quiver
Holds your arrows within easy reach.
- Rangefinder
Measures the distance to the target for accurate shots.
- Reading material
Books or magazines for the journey and relaxing days. An e-reader saves weight.
- Release
A mechanical release aid for a clean, even shot.
- Spare camera battery
A second battery keeps you shooting all day; in the cold, batteries drain faster. Charge both before you set off.
- Spare tubes
Spare inner tubes that fit your tyre size.
- String Wax
Wax for the bowstring keeps it supple and protects it from wear.
- Target
A portable target for practising at your destination.
- Travel games
Compact games for the journey, rainy days and evenings together.
- Trowel
A small trowel for careful digging on an excavation.