A simple cuir of tanned hide, supple and patched for long desert travel. Provides baseline protection without weighing you down.

A cloak lined with pale fabric and stitched with reflective threads. Traders swear by it for midday crossings.

A short, balanced blade favored by caravaneers for close work and self-defense.

Curved and well-balanced, this scimitar cuts through brush and wool garments alike. A regional favorite.

A compact recurved bow made from laminated wood and sinew, suited to desert winds and quick shots.

A dagger with a blade fused from silicate glass and tempered horn. It cuts cleanly but must be cared for.

A 50-foot coil of hempen rope, bound with waxed twine to resist sand and salt air.

A rolled bedroll treated against heat and sand abrasion; comfortable enough for desert nights.

A traveler's backpack with room for rations and small trade goods; straps are reinforced for loaded treks.

A hardy waterskin fitted with a stopper and carrying strap; indispensable in the dunes.

One day's rations: dried meat, flatbread, spiced dates and nuts; keeps for weeks if kept dry.

A compact healer's kit kept in a leather pouch; a must for caravan medics.

A set of specialized tools for opening locks, taming knots and other delicate work.

A flint-and-steel set in a brass case treated to withstand grit; includes a small tinder pouch.

A solid brass bell that rings clear across a dune-swept plain; favored for mustering camels and guards.

These sandals have reinforced soles and straps that keep sand from piling inside. Caravan scouts prize them.

A smoky vial that traders use to silently signal allies at distance; the scent is unique to local caravans.

A cooling tonic distilled from desert succulents and mineral salts, sold in a ceramic flask.