A well-forged steel dagger with a leather-wrapped hilt. Handy for cartographers who need a tool that doubles as self-defense.

A light, nimble short sword. Useful for travelers who expect trouble but prefer mobility.

A supple hide cuirass, well-stitched and lined for comfort during long field surveys.

A round wooden shield reinforced with iron rims. Many cartographers paint a north mark on theirs.

A sturdy backpack, reinforced at stress points and quick to dry if dampened by travel.

A plain bedroll, lightweight and designed to compress for easy carriage.

Marked rope is popular with surveyors for measuring slopes and heights in the field.

A tinderbox for starting fires when marking camps or burning signal lines.

Useful for short forays into caves or for marking dark waypoints on night surveys.

A hooded lantern favored by mapmakers for steady light while drafting at night.

Lamp oil in a sealed flask. Essential for lanterns and quick field repairs.

One day's travel rations, dried and salted to last on the road.

Holds about a quart of water. Many mapmakers mark wells and springs on a tag attached to theirs.

A bespoke cartographer's kit assembled by the shop; tailored for field surveying and map-making.

An ink and quill set prized for durable maps that must survive damp and rough use.

A hand lens used to read tiny notations, age cracks, or faint sigils on old charts.

Blank regional maps on fine vellum, ready for surveying or for framing in an office.

A well-balanced compass that will keep its bearing even in foul weather.

A small kit to assess wind direction and pressure changes; favored by traveling survey parties.

Chalks and pigments for marking rocks, trees, and temporary grid points while mapping.

A compact grappling hook for securing measuring lines or gaining minor elevation.