Clothes
Cap or Hat:
- Protects against sunburn on the face and makes it easier to see in sunlight.
*With some holes for the head-ventilation.
Turban Cloth:
- Protects against sunburn and Sandstorms.
*Take one of Cotton or Linen.
Sunglasses:
- Facilitates vision in sunlight and protects the retina from damage. High brightness damage the retina in a short time and can lead to blindness.
Short and long clothes:
- Short clothes for a short stay in the sun.
- Long clothes for a long stay in the sun and for the cold nights.
*Take dark clothes of cotton and linen with some pockets more. Cotton & linen can dry fast and they are easier to carry.
High Boots:
- There are some thorns and pointed stones.
- Protects against snakebites, wetness, sand and protects your ankles.
*Take some with a thick sole.
Snake gaiters:
- Protects against snakebites, wetness, sand and protects your ankles.
Also for some thorns and pointed stones.
*Take some with 1000D oxford-textile.
Equipment
Outdoor Backpack:
- For long trips u need a robust and comfortable Backpack. Take the best you can find and can pay.
*With enough pockets, backventilation, chest strap with integrated whistle for emergency signals and back stabilizer.
Flashlights:
- For orientation at night and for emergency signals.
*Take 2-3 leightweight Flashlights. I have two Headlamps and one normal Handlamp - Sure is safe.
Batterys / Battery Pack:
- For your flashlights, Cameras etc.
*Take enough and only rechargeable batteries.
Cutlery:
- To eat something or for emergency situations. Cutlery can be very helpful.
*Take leightweight cutlery.
Compass:
- For the north with or without map.
*Take not the cheapest one.
Knife:
- Too much useful, for example for cutting or for defense.
*Take not the smallest and not the biggest. A robust, leightweight and middle size one will be good.
Mosquito-Net:
- Protects you from Mosquitos and other Insects.
*Take one with the smallest mesh. Some mosquitos are very small and can fly into a Net with to big mesh.