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- Bike
Your own bike, if you do not rent one. Book bike transport on trains or planes in advance.
- Blister plasters
Special plasters that cushion blisters and help them heal.
- 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.
- Pilgrim passport (credencial)
On the Way of St James you collect stamps in it. Pilgrim hostels often ask for it, and you need it for the Compostela certificate. Get it before you go or at the start.
- Playing Cards
A pack of cards fits in every bag and works without power.
- Reading material
Books or magazines for the journey and relaxing days. An e-reader saves weight.
- Sleeping bag liner
Many mountain huts require one for hygiene. Light and small to pack.
- 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.
- Travel games
Compact games for the journey, rainy days and evenings together.
- Trekking poles
Take strain off your knees on descents and give you balance on rough trails.
- Trowel
A small trowel for careful digging on an excavation.
- Walking boots
Sturdy boots with ankle support and a good tread for mountain trails. Break them in before the trip.
- Walking socks
Padded, quick-drying socks prevent blisters on long walks. Avoid cotton.