Opus58

I have been wondering about getting stopped and questioned by a LEO (law enforcement officer).... I figured I'd just show them my GPS and notebook and do some 'splane-in' ... I really start thinking about it when I'm in a residential neighbourhood... I have long hair and very easily get mistaken for a suspicious person!

A hint to my age is in my username.... I did the poll...

They sell 'cammo duct tape' at Canadian Tire and other stores.

well I am new to caching but an old hand in the bush.... carry a good knife and keep it sharp. Many other suggestions were great... I have been carrying an engineering compass in the bush for some time... good for taking a heading. I have a new style zenon(sp?) flashlight that takes 3 AA batteries... 1 more of the same kind my gps takes, and those new style flashlights put very little drain on the batt's ...should ya need to switch. I also carry a hunk of pine sap for starting a fire if need be.... nothing beats it. Keep it in wax paper in an old sock.

I live in Port Alberni and just started caching.... seems with all the wind storms and blowdowns the bush is much harder to get thru right now... I hope things will get better come spring found a few caches... will be putting some out myself soon.

Tho' I am 'new' to geocaching I just bought an Explorist 210 and I find it very easy to use. Cost was $188. + tax at Mall-Wart.... that's CANADIAN $$