Outfitters
Outfitters are locations where adventuring and exploration gear can be purchased. Fictional outfitters may be an important place for adventurers, explorers, and others to acquire important items. They may be located in cities, towns, or near sites of interest. They are home to explorers, guides, adventurers, and retired heroes. They may offer maps, tours, or guides for hire.
Synonyms: supply shops, general stores |
Example Mythonyms: Joe’s Deep Mining Supply Co. |
Designing Fictional Outfitters
When designing outfitters, consider what gear and items they have available. This may be dependent on the types of trips or adventures they cater towards. Also consider the expert knowledge or tips that might be known by those that work in or own such a place.
Adventuring & Exploration Gear
Gear Item | Description | |||
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Rope | Modern | Historical | Very versatile | s |
Lantern | Modern | Historical | Better to keep the darkness at bay | s |
Candle | Modern | Historical | A light in the night | s |
Compass | Modern | Historical | Points the way | s |
Map | Modern | Historical | Is it correct? | s |
Tent | Modern | Historical | Homeownership has never been easier | s |
Bedroll | Modern | Historical | More comfortable than tree roots | s |
Flint and Steel | Historical | In case of fire | s | |
Lockpick | Modern | Historical | What aer you getting into? | s |
Piton | Modern | Historical | Hope it holds | |
Altimeter | Modern | High score | ||
Kindling | Historical | For making fire | ||
Rain Gear | Modern | Historical | Rain, rain, go away | |
Boots | Modern | Historical | They may leave tracks | |
Rucksack | Modern | Historical | How much does it carry? | s |
Spyglass | Historical | What do you see? | ||
Binoculars | Modern | Twice as good as a spyglass | ||
Camera | Modern | For memories | ||
Rations | Modern | Historical | Gotta eat | |
Provisions | Modern | Historical | Important to pack | s |
Dynamite | Modern | BOOM | ||
Torch | Modern | Historical | For the dark places | s |
Flare | Modern | Lights up the night | ||
Flashlight | Modern | Did you remember batteries? | s | |
Satellite Phone | Modern | Who's calling? | ||
GPS | Modern | How precise? | ||
Bandages | Modern | Historical | Fixes most things | s |
First Aid Kit | Modern | Includes antiseptics | ||
Canteen | Modern | Historical | Recommended for deserts | |
Water Purifier | Modern | Purifying | ||
Solar Panel | Modern | Cheap energy as long as it's light out | ||
Emergency Radio | Modern | What stations does it get? | s | |
Sled | Modern | Historical | Where to? | |
Dogsled | Modern | Historical | Good doggies | |
Raft | Modern | Historical | Follow the river | s |
Parka | Modern | Like a warm hug | s | |
Sunglasses | Modern | Too cool | ||
Travel Papers | Modern | Historical | Where to? | |
Treasure Map | Modern | Historical | X marks the spot | |
Flare Gun | Modern | Can save a life or end one | ||
Canned Food | Modern | Did you remember the can opener? | ||
Can Opener | Modern | Did you remember the canned foods? | ||
Sleeping Bag | Modern | Cozy and warm | s | |
Kettle | Modern | Historical | For tea | |
Skillet | Modern | Historical | Also a weapon | |
Knife | Modern | Historical | How long and how sharp? | s |
Machete | Modern | Historical | Sharp | s |
Axe | Modern | Historical | Let's make a log cabin | |
Saw | Modern | Historical | You saw what? | |
Fishing Net | Modern | Historical | But where to place it? | |
Fishing Pole | Modern | Historical | Meet you down by the fishing hole | s |
Fishing Hooks | Modern | Historical | Do not eat | |
Sewing Kit | Modern | Historical | Patch things up | |
Bow & Arrows | Modern | Historical | For hunting | |
Hatchet | Modern | Historical | A small axe | |
Swiss Army Knife | Modern | All sorts of tools | s | |
Tarp | Modern | Waterproof | ||
Paracord | Modern | All sorts of uses | ||
Hammock | Modern | Living the dream | ||
Pot | Modern | Historical | No the other kind | s |
Pan | Modern | Historical | What's for dinner tonight? | s |
Sharpening Stone | Modern | Historical | Need to keep your tools well cared for | |
Tape | Modern | Fixes most things | ||
Snare | Modern | Historical | Place on a game trail | s |
Lure | Modern | Historical | What are you after? | |
Small Game Trap | Modern | Historical | What kind? | |
Fish Trap | Modern | Historical | Good eating | |
Pack | Modern | Historical | How much does it carry? | |
Ice Pick | Modern | Historical | For ice climbing | |
Passport | Modern | Stamped or unstamped? |