Adventuring and Exploration Equipment

**Adventuring and exploration equipment** can mean life or death while trekking through the wilds or scavenging through the ruins of the Old World.

## Backpacks

### Standard

Backpacks are available in any number of shapes and sizes, and are a common, almost essential piece of equipment for anyone venturing outside the cities. They provide a place to store equipment and a hands-free means of carrying it. Standard backpacks have an interior volume of 30 l3 (6.8 gal3), and can hold 50 kg (110.2 lb) before tearing.

### Heavy Duty

Heavy Duty Backpacks are identical backpacks, except that their reinforced metallic weave provides a weight allowance of 80 kg (176.4 lb).

### Pouch

Pouches can be added to belts, clothing, backpacks, etc., and are useful for storing all manner of bits and pieces. Pouches come in a variety of shapes but generally fit into two size categories, small and large. Pouches can be attached by clips or Velcro, or can be stitched permanently into place.

## Climbing Equipment

### Climbing Harness and Gear

A climbing harness and gear includes everything for basic feats of climbing on fixed ropes or lines.

### Extender Pole

At first glance, the Extender Pole appears to be nothing more than a small coil of limp rope. However, when activated it becomes a sturdy, extendable pole that can span significant distances and bear incredible weight. The edges of the pole become covered in small ridges, making climbing and maintaining balance easier than with standard rope. The Extender Pole can be used vertically as a ladder for climbing, or horizontally, as a tight rope for gaps up to 5 m (16.4 ft). When rigid, the pole has a weight limit of 200 kg (440.9 lb).

### Lavus Technologies H-1 Grappling Gun

> "*The H-1 is Lavus Technologies' flagship grappling gun. No other grappling gun has the range, precision, and weight allowance of the H-1."*
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The H-1 can fire grappling hooks accurately up to 200 m (656.2 ft). It can be used with all modern grappling hooks, including common mini grappling hooks. This Grappling Gun can support up to 226.8 kg (500 lb).

### Standard Grappling Hook

Grappling hooks come in numerous shapes and sizes, but all are designed to affix a cable to something quickly and securely as possible. Grappling hooks can be thrown or fired from a suitable grappling gun.

### Mini Grappling Hook

Mini Grappling hooks are simply ultra-small versions of standard grappling hooks.

### Plasti-von Rope

Plasti-von Rope is extremely strong yet extremely light, making it perfect for countless applications.

### Lavus Technologies Silivux Line

> "*Silivix Line is Lavus Technologies' thinnest climbing line, and is a favourite among professionals everywhere."*
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Silivux Line is an excellent replacement for rope when an ultra-thin line is required.

### Standard Rope

Standard rope is available in almost any length, and is a staple of any Freezone traveler's kit.

## Flares and Lighting

### Flare Gun

Perfect for signalling in any open area, a flare gun can send flares up to 200 m (656.2 ft) into the sky. The flare illuminates an area of approximately 600 m (1,968.5 ft) in diameter, with a light that is slightly better than a full moon, for 1 minute.

### Para Flares

Para Flares are handheld one-use disposable flares. The flare is propelled into the air 100 m (328.0 ft) with a twist of the device's bottom. The flare illuminates an area of approximately 400 m (1,312.3 ft) in diameter, with light that is slightly better than a full moon, for 1 minute.

### Flashlight

Like most portable hand-held electronic devices in 2280, flashlights are powered by high efficiency rechargeable power cells or any number of other systems. Flashlights have a standard operating range of 20 m (65.6 ft), with more powerful models capable for significantly greater range.

### Light Stick

Light sticks are available in an array of colours and, when activated, emit a candle-like glow for one hour. Light sticks cannot be reused.

## Food

### Compact Cook Stove

Compact Cook Stoves come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The most common ones are single element butane powered units, which easily collapse to fit almost anywhere. Compact Cook Stoves make survival in the Wilds significantly more comfortable, enabling one to quickly and easily cook without firewood. Compact Cook Stoves use a bottle-cap sized fuel discs that burn for approximately 15 minutes.

### Freeze Dried Rations

Perfect for exploration missions or when food is scarce or unsafe, Freeze Dried Rations are compact, easily carried, and last for six months without spoiling. Freeze Dried Rations are considered a healthy replacement for fresh food. Each Ration tube is equivalent to one standard meal.

### KFS

A compact utensil set, the Knife-Fork-Spoon is a must for civilized travel in the Wilds and includes a knife, a fork, and spoon.

### Thermos

A standard thermos holds 1l (0.3 gal) of liquid and maintains its temperature for 8 hours.

### Water Purification Module

A water purification module is a small canister through which water is passed and purified. A Water Purification Module makes water immediately safe for drinking.

## High-end Technology

### Compact Flexible Solar Panel

Compact Flexible Solar Panels are simple to operate and store. Less than 1 cm (0.4 in) thick, they are extremely flexible, come complete with a series of outputs compatible with most common portable electronics, and can recharge most batteries and power cells - including those used by energy weapons. Compact Flexible Solar Panels are commonly used by explorers and others venturing out into the Wilds. They are also common anywhere reliable electricity is scarce. Compact Solar Panels generate one hour of power for every two hours they are exposed to a light source. This guideline is appropriate for small or handheld electronic devices. Larger batteries and power cells require four or more hours of charging time. Additional units can be linked together to generate more power.

### General Sampling Kits

General Sampling Kits are designed for safe and secure transport of various small samples including minerals, plants, and animals. All general sampling kits are designed to keep whatever they store secure and stable. Living things are supplied oxygen and water, and solid foods can be inserted through a secure entry drawer.

A Cryo-freeze Module can be added at further expense. At the push of a button, you can instantly cryogenically freeze the contents of your container. The state of cryogenic freezing remains intact as long as the kit receives one hour of electric charge each day.

### Gareth Meteorite Detector

> "*Capable of detecting even the smallest fragments of meteor debris, the Gareth Meteorite Detector is a critical piece of equipment for any meteor hunter or explorer."*
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A Meteorite Detector can detect pieces of meteor debris with a 1 inch diameter or larger within 30 m (98.4 ft). Larger pieces can be detected at greater distances, particularly if they are irradiated or have special characteristics.

### Micro-Welding Torch

A Micro-Welding Torch is a handheld device capable of welding most metals with ease. Micro-Welding Torches are powered by compact fuel canisters. Given time, welding is a fairly simple task. A Micro-Welding Torch can weld approximately 1 m (3.3 ft) per minute, and each fuel canister is good for 10 minutes of welding time. The Micro-Welding Torch can be modified to function normally when completely submerged in water for additional cost.

### Voder Survivalist Multi-Monitor SMM-3

> "*The Voder SMM-3 is a multi-function device, perfect for long expeditions into the Wilds."*
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The SMM-3 comes complete with the following functionalities:

* Standard and electronic compass
* Barometric pressure sensor
* Automatic weather forecasting alerts
* Global positioning functions
* Satellite Net connectivity

The satellite Net connectivity includes such standard P-Comm features as voice, video and text communications. The SMM-3 also includes expandable memory ports for storage of personal files. The SMM-3 can also be configured to receive signals from most tracking devices, and to function as an encrypted two-way radio with any other Voder communications device. The device has a battery life of 30 hours.

## Hostile Environment Gear

### Harsh Environment Tent

A Harsh Environment Tent provides protection from the environment as well as protection from chemical and airborne toxins. These tents can be set up in less than ten minutes, and are easily collapsed in the same amount of time, making them perfect for Wilds exploration. Every Harsh Environment Tent comes complete with temperature regulation, making it possible to survive temperatures between -55 and +66 oC (-67 and +131 oF). Harsh Environment Tents protect from a wide range of airborne threats - including toxins, gas, and disease - for up to six hours. Tents can have a camouflage pattern applied for extra cost.

### Respirator

Respirators protect from airborne threats like toxins and gas for one hour. They use tandem disposable internal filter cartridges, which can be changed one at a time, enabling the user to remain safe for as long as the supply of cartridges holds out.

### Scuba Gear

Scuba Gear includes everything a user requires to successfully scuba dive. Scuba gear allows its user to remain submerged for one hour. Additional air capacity can be added at extra cost.

### Temperature Regulating Sleeping Bag

Temperature Regulating Sleeping Bags enable users to sleep comfortably in temperatures between -40 and 40 oC (-40 and +104 oF). All Temperature Regulating Sleeping Bags close tightly, sealing the user inside a protective cocoon blocking out the surrounding environment. Air is exchanged through a series of micro exchangers that also control temperature. For additional cost, an air filtration module can be added to the sleeping bag.

## Miscellaneous

### Pocket Mirror

Pocket-sized mirrors generally have plastic, metal, or rubber frames and a scratch-resistant coating.

### Restraints

Restraints are designed for binding the hands and/or feet of prisoners.