+zeus661 Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Other than your GPS what other tools or items have you found handy to have when you are on a hunt? Quote Link to comment
+Team Tired Boy Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Compass - to shoot a bearing from about 60 feet away Mirror - handy for looking under things Flashlight - for peering into dark spots Walking stick - for hiking and for poking around in places that I'm wary of putting my hands Plus a bunch of other stuff like first aid gear, camera, cell phone, sun screen, bug spray, tissues, whistle, space blanket, swag, extra zip lock bags, power bars, etc., etc. Quote Link to comment
+Indotguy Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 The two things I never go caching without are my little flashlight and mini "Leatherman" type tool. Both are small enough to fit comfortably in my pockets. In my vehicle I keep a spool of cash register paper and some little zip lock baggies which can be used to make replacement logs for soggy caches. Quote Link to comment
+CondorTrax Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Palm for paperless, water bottle, pen/pencil, extra ziploc baggies Quote Link to comment
+Stephanie2427 Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 A pair of tweezers to get tiny logs out of tiny micros. Quote Link to comment
+JohnnyVegas Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Pocket PC Second GPS for a backup on a long hike Extra Batteries Water Signiture items to leave. Extra micro logs and bagies for them Pencils and Pens Compass Mirror Paper topo map with geocaches posted on it if I am going into the back country Head lamp - Non L.E.D. Small Flashlight - Non L.E.D. Walking sticks Cell Phone Ham radio Whistle Large leatherman tool Probe with a strong magnet on it Something to eat In the winter I add a warm jacket and rain wear. Quote Link to comment
+Ed & Julie Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 I cache with: My GPSr My Palm A mini leatherman-type multi-tool A pen A handful of my sig wooden nickels Ed Quote Link to comment
+CaStarman Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 In my daypack I take my stove and food, mini flashlight and my headlight for when I end up walking at night. First aid kit, signaling mirror, cell phone, two walking poles ( I will not hike without them), Gerber multipurpose tool, I usually go for most of the day do I take six liters of water in the form of 2 three liter Platypus hydration bags. Since I use dehydrated food for my meals I need the extra water. I also take several bandanas, my hat, sunscreen, whistle, and some toilet paper/kleenex. Finally, I carry writing materials. I tend to go on all day hikes. I like to cover about 15 miles or so (round trip) depending on how difficult the terrain is. I have thought about getting my ham radio license. I think that would be a nice piece of equipment to have around. Hope that helps. CAStarman Quote Link to comment
Silentshadow Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 I am definitely a newbie at geocaching but not hiking/backpacking. Sooooo...knowing what I know about wilderness stuff.....if thats where your heading to find a geocache you should be prepared. Some areas are quite remote and if you get lost you could be in real trouble if not prepared. I take a daypack with basic survival gear. Water.....always take plenty of water........if you cant pack it take water purification tablets. Map of area First Aid kit Buck tool and knife Compass 2 large garbage bags (in case you find yourself in nasty weather and unable to hike out, you can use these to keep warm/dry)--you can also make a quick shelter from these.) roll of twine or some sort of light weight rope. Mirror/mine is on my compass 2 dollars in change for a phone call, if needed--hey I dont have a cell phone! Rain gear Ultra light Bivy sack Walking stick watch GPS extra batteries light sticks and head lamp leather gloves protective eye wear hat-appropriate for weather clothing appropriate for weather good foot wear gaiters are a must if going into snake bite country and some high energy bars/snacks AND THE MOST IMPORTANT THING.......never leave home without letting someone know where you are going. Good luck and happy caching! Quote Link to comment
+JohnnyVegas Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Why didn't I think if that, I could make hot coffee on those cold days along the trail. I getting my stove out of the closet Quote Link to comment
+Half-Canadian Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 In the car, I carry several geo-tools: A set of litter pickup tongs, for grabbing caches placed out of my reach. A miniature garden rake, for gently raking around in gravel or leaves. Pair of channel-lock pliers. Mechanic's flexible shaft retractible claw tool. Extendable magnet. Dentist-type mirror. Roll of gaffer's tape. Quote Link to comment
bogleman Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 99% urban caching here, no need for anything too fancy just the basics but I never leave without extra batteries, gloves and a GOOD flashlight. Quote Link to comment
+Thot Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 As you may have guessed your question has been asked before. http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=74690 http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=99698 http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=80569 http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=76912 http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=69796 http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=57765 http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=58613 http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=54681 http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=53416 http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=64154 http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=9250 http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=8058 http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=7761 http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=7112 Have fun creating your purrrrrfect carry kit. Quote Link to comment
idratherbeinthewoods Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Man, you guys must need a wheelbarrel to take all that stuff with ya! I take a pen and T.P. (just in case)! Quote Link to comment
Team Firebird Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 (edited) Water bottle compas big knife small knife meduim knife multitool swiss army knife rope gloves papers survival kit first aid kit random misc. junk other stuff etc pen paper tp trowel hiking pole Edited October 7, 2005 by snappyh Quote Link to comment
+garri Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Head lamp - Non L.E.D.Small Flashlight - Non L.E.D. Can you make known why your are not using LED flashlight? Do you prefer it? Quote Link to comment
+TeamAO Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Pocket PC Compass Flashlights Multi-Tools Knife Waterproof Boots North Face Hammerhead (daypack & hydration unit) Ropes Carabiners Cell Phone GPS TOPO Map Protein Bars Trading Items Gloves Disclaimer: These are for more advanced, long hike, and fun caches. If this is on a parking lot micro, we don't go out looking like Indiana Jones. Quote Link to comment
+tands Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 When wilderness caching, I wear my roadid bracelet. To keep from being commercial, just do a search for it at google. It has my name, address, and my wife's phone number. Believe me, I've been in some real tight spots, boys! Glad I had it. (Body Identification) - T of TandS Quote Link to comment
+TeamAO Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 As you may have guessed your question has been asked before. http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=74690 http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=99698 http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=80569 http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=76912 http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=69796 http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=57765 http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=58613 http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=54681 http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=53416 http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=64154 http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=9250 http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=8058 http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=7761 http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=7112 Have fun creating your purrrrrfect carry kit. Wow, I find it quite funny how you accumulated the list. Quote Link to comment
+YXJoe Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 I usually take trinkets to put into a Cache, some poopie bags to clean up after my dogs, and my swiss army knife, and my cell phone that has a flashlight on it. Quote Link to comment
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