Gear

Gear is a feature in Tomb Raider (2013). Salvage points can be spent on skills, which improve various aspects of Lara Croft's gear. Along with skills and its associated Skill Points, Gear form the upgrade system of the game.

Salvage
Each gear upgrade requires a certain amount of Salvage be spent on it.

Parts
Upgrades only become available once enough item parts have been found.