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- Bike
Your own bike, if you do not rent one. Book bike transport on trains or planes in advance.
- 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]
- Clothes in neutral colours
Beige, khaki or olive clothes attract fewer insects and disturb animals less on safari.
- 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.
- 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.
- Field guide or identification app
Helps you identify birds, whales or other animals on the spot. Download apps and offline data before you go.
- 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.
- 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]
- 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, 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.
- Riding boots
Boots with a small heel so your foot cannot slip through the stirrup.
- Riding gloves
Gloves protect your hands from the reins.
- Riding helmet
A riding helmet protects your head in falls. Stables often lend them.
- Riding trousers
Riding trousers without inner seams prevent chafing in the saddle.
- Spare tubes
Spare inner tubes that fit your tyre size.
- Tick remover
Remove ticks quickly and completely after walks in grass and woods.
- Via ferrata gloves
Gloves protect your hands on the steel cable and the rock. With half fingers you can still handle the carabiners well.
- Via ferrata set
Two lanyards with an energy absorber and carabiners, tied into your harness. Check its age and condition; for the odd tour you can rent one.
- Walking boots
Sturdy boots with ankle support and a good tread for mountain trails. Break them in before the trip.