Desert: Useful stuff

Clothes

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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 and protects your ankles

*Take some with a thick sole

Equipment

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​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