I am pretty new to GC, with only about 97 finds. I like gadgets and bought some off of eBay.
Things I Carry OR Have Avaiable:
-GPS - Garmin eTrex Legend Cx, sometimes a Garmin GPSmap 60CSx, both with Garmin City Navigator mapping program.
-Extra batteries, but I only use the GPS with batteries when out of the car, when in the car I have it hooked to the Tablet PC, or to the DC outlet. For Garmin devices, like the Legend Cx and GPSmap, the charger is the same as one for the Motorola RAZR phone, I just used my old charger when I had that phone. FYI incase you are looking for one, pick one up from any electronics store, probably for cheaper.
-I have a Plam IIIxe, have not found out how to get caches on it, but bought it with all the accessories for 20 bucks off of eBay so I can not complain.
-Hiking fanny pack with water bottle holders
-Backpack to carry goodies
-A Fujitsu Tablet PC I bought off of eBay, GREAT for GC, it came with WiFi so I can find a public spot and look up up-to-date cache info, if I did not have time to update GSAK. It is bullky, but is great, I have a few maping programs loaded into it incase I need some bigger street maps to get to the cache. I have GSAK loaded on to it as well has my home PC. I run the Tablet in my truck and plan on getting a laptop mount, but again it works PERFECT for GC, I highly suggest one to anyone who likes paperless caching, because you can have everything right there, including photos, without having to dl the info then uploading it up to the Palm or other PDA. Not to mention, a lot of backpacks now days have padded lap top pockets to hold them while you are on the go.
-I carry a few flashlights, I am in law enforcement so I like BRIGHT flashlights, I suggest any UltraStinger rechargeable light from Streamlight. Super bright but pricey 100+. I also carry a regular Stinger light in addition to a few "wind up" LED lights, for times I do not want to waste battery power.
-Pocket knife
-First aid kit in my truck
-Leatherman multi tool in my truck
-water, power aid type drinks
-Cell Phone
-Pen
-Notebook/binder
I have found that wile looking in very public places for micros or anyother cache, where you have to use ultra stealth, carry a large notebook or binder with you, open, it makes you look like you work for a public agency, ie: water dept, telephone or what ever, and people do not even notice you. How many times have you looked at someone with a portfolio or binder, looking under water control covers??
If confronted, I just fess up and even show them the cache info on my tablet, heck maybe I can get them involved!! People can smell some made up story but when you got the proof in your hands, they can not help but believe you.
