A treated leather waterskin with a waxed spout and sewn-in loop. Keeps water cool for a day in the desert sun.

Dried meats, preserved fruits, and hard biscuits compacted into parcels suited for long travel between caravans.

Goggles with narrow slits of smoked glass and a leather seal, preventing sand from stinging the eyes during winds.

Strong rope suitable for tying down loads and basic climbing; sand-proofed and oiled.

A tired but serviceable mount suited for desert travel; care and water not included.

A small brass oil lamp. Burns for about 6 hours on a single fill.

A compact bedroll lined with insulating fibers to keep heat out at night and warmth in when cold.

Fine silk with elaborate desert motifs. Soft, light, and prized in the city markets.

A small brass compass that points roughly towards north; useful for overland navigation though affected by large metal stores.

A battered wooden box containing odds and ends — jewelry bits, a broken lock, a glazed bead, and a stamped metal token.

A light, hooded cloak woven from breathable fibers and dyed in reflective pale pigments to cut glare.

Light leather reinforced with wrapped metal strips to better deflect blows while remaining breathable.

A crudely-forged dagger or sharpened piece of metal. Reliable enough for basic defense or utility.

A wooden javelin with a slightly blunted iron head — serviceable for hunting or combat.

A local apothecary's remedy made from desert herbs. Helps slow poisons from scorpion stings and some snake bites.

A clear red potion that heals wounds when imbibed.