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- Bike
Your own bike, if you do not rent one. Book bike transport on trains or planes in advance.
- 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.
- Gaiters
Gaiters keep snow out of your boots and your trousers dry. They help on wet or muddy paths too.
- 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.
- Reading material
Books or magazines for the journey and relaxing days. An e-reader saves weight.
- Snowshoes
They keep you on top of deep snow. Choose the size by your weight including your pack; many sports shops and tourist offices rent them.
- 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.
- Thermos flask
Keeps drinks hot in the cold or cold in the heat for hours.
- 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.