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Outfitters

Outfitters

ELEMENT │ PLACE

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

Overview

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 ItemModernHistoricalDescriptionSimplify
RopeModernHistoricalVery versatiles
LanternModernHistoricalBetter to keep the darkness at bays
CandleModernHistoricalA light in the nights
CompassModernHistoricalPoints the ways
MapModernHistoricalIs it correct?s
TentModernHistoricalHomeownership has never been easiers
BedrollModernHistoricalMore comfortable than tree rootss
Flint and SteelHistoricalIn case of fires
LockpickModernHistoricalWhat aer you getting into?s
PitonModernHistoricalHope it holds
AltimeterModernHigh score
KindlingHistoricalFor making fire
Rain GearModernHistoricalRain, rain, go away
BootsModernHistoricalThey may leave tracks
RucksackModernHistoricalHow much does it carry?s
SpyglassHistoricalWhat do you see?
BinocularsModernTwice as good as a spyglass
CameraModernFor memories
RationsModernHistoricalGotta eat
ProvisionsModernHistoricalImportant to packs
DynamiteModernBOOM
TorchModernHistoricalFor the dark placess
FlareModernLights up the night
FlashlightModernDid you remember batteries?s
Satellite PhoneModernWho's calling?
GPSModernHow precise?
BandagesModernHistoricalFixes most thingss
First Aid KitModernIncludes antiseptics
CanteenModernHistoricalRecommended for deserts
Water PurifierModernPurifying
Solar PanelModernCheap energy as long as it's light out
Emergency RadioModernWhat stations does it get?s
SledModernHistoricalWhere to?
DogsledModernHistoricalGood doggies
RaftModernHistoricalFollow the rivers
ParkaModernLike a warm hugs
SunglassesModernToo cool
Travel PapersModernHistoricalWhere to?
Treasure MapModernHistoricalX marks the spot
Flare GunModernCan save a life or end one
Canned FoodModernDid you remember the can opener?
Can OpenerModernDid you remember the canned foods?
Sleeping BagModernCozy and warms
KettleModernHistoricalFor tea
SkilletModernHistoricalAlso a weapon
KnifeModernHistoricalHow long and how sharp?s
MacheteModernHistoricalSharps
AxeModernHistoricalLet's make a log cabin
SawModernHistoricalYou saw what?
Fishing NetModernHistoricalBut where to place it?
Fishing PoleModernHistoricalMeet you down by the fishing holes
Fishing HooksModernHistoricalDo not eat
Sewing KitModernHistoricalPatch things up
Bow & ArrowsModernHistoricalFor hunting
HatchetModernHistoricalA small axe
Swiss Army KnifeModernAll sorts of toolss
TarpModernWaterproof
ParacordModernAll sorts of uses
HammockModernLiving the dream
PotModernHistoricalNo the other kinds
PanModernHistoricalWhat's for dinner tonight?s
Sharpening StoneModernHistoricalNeed to keep your tools well cared for
TapeModernFixes most things
SnareModernHistoricalPlace on a game trails
LureModernHistoricalWhat are you after?
Small Game TrapModernHistoricalWhat kind?
Fish TrapModernHistoricalGood eating
PackModernHistoricalHow much does it carry?
Ice PickModernHistoricalFor ice climbing
PassportModernStamped or unstamped?

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