The list of essential items for tracking dragons are:
Compasscular
Camera (although all tries to capture a dragon on film have so far been fruitless)
Heat proof note books (I so far have had a leather one that has yet to suffer much damage)
A pen and pencil for notes and sketching
A map of your area to search
Map loading...
A magnifying glass
Fireproof Cloak (I have never needed one but a good cloak will keep you warm)
And a Knapsack