- Clothes & Equipment
Desert: Useful stuff

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 and protects your ankles
*Take some with a thick sole
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