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, 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

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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.