+daytribe Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 We tend to go Geocaching as a family (all four of us) and most of the following generally goes into one rucksack slung over good old Dad's back. GPSr (Garmin GPSMAP60) Printout of Cache details (not gone paperless yet, the missus likes something to write her calculations on, and she always does an excellent job) Camera Zambuk (antiseptic cream) Plasters Offerings for the God of the cache Pen Munchies (also very important) Lastly, and probably most importantly, a pocket sized packet or two of tissues (indispensible, if you know what I mean) If it's obvious that it's going to be an extra long hike, we'll take another rucksack with food and drink for a picnic (not so much now it's colder). But generally we try to take as little as possible. What do you take? Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Most of those, plus O.S. map, welly boots (just in case!), and a walking stick with a pointy end Mrs B Quote Link to comment
The Royles Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 As above, but with a supply of small pencils (Ikea are good for some things ) Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Please note: No kits should be placed in caches... Quote Link to comment
The Royles Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Please note: No kits should be placed in caches Not even in this one? Quote Link to comment
+Gralorn Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Always a small pair of binos and a penknife in our pack also, as you never know what you may see, have no fear of the penknife Mrs B, theres more than one way to skin a cat! Quote Link to comment
+daytribe Posted November 8, 2005 Author Share Posted November 8, 2005 Most of those, plus O.S. map, welly boots (just in case!), and a walking stick with a pointy end Mrs B We always put the kids in wellies. Well, now it's wet out anyway. I've been thinking of investing in a stick with a point too, Mrs B. Quote Link to comment
+Bud Lightbeer Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 (edited) Always found a sense of humour is invaluable....especially when doing 'The Final Hurdle' and you are tagged as the sacrificial lamb Edited November 8, 2005 by Bud Lightbeer Quote Link to comment
+daytribe Posted November 8, 2005 Author Share Posted November 8, 2005 Always a small pair of binos and a penknife in our pack also, as you never know what you may see, have no fear of the penknife Mrs B, theres more than one way to skin a cat! A penknife, forgot to mention that. I carry one too. Quote Link to comment
+Skate and Jane Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Most things I take have been already covered but I also take spare sealable bags, a silva compass as my yellow etrex's compass dosen't work when stationary. and some paracord. Quote Link to comment
+HazelS Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 We always put the kids in wellies. Well, now it's wet out anyway. wow... what BIG wellies you have!!! Quote Link to comment
+HazelS Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 we always take most of the above, plus Cuticura (no soap and water handwash gel stuff) spare socks and trainers for on the way home (incase of V muddy boots) a supply of our "hazel and Phill have visited your cache stickers" and the wonderful paperless cache device - the PDA and portable Bluetooth GPS so we can not only go paperless, but cordless too! Quote Link to comment
+Skate and Jane Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Another useful addition i forgot about is a plastic carrier bag. Not to cover a cache in but to sit on preventing wet bum. Quote Link to comment
+daytribe Posted November 8, 2005 Author Share Posted November 8, 2005 Another useful addition i forgot about is a plastic carrier bag. Not to cover a cache in but to sit on preventing wet bum. That's an excellent one. And of course if it's not wet out, you can use it for CITO. Quote Link to comment
+Happy Humphrey Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Gloves - thin rubber ones for when you have to feel around the interior of a slimy crevice , and gardening gloves for thorns and nettles (and gorse!). HH Quote Link to comment
+Gralorn Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 That plastic bag is always useful as well to kneel on with one knee when trying to get to the cache, or hide it again, as the damp comes through the cache print out page!! Quote Link to comment
+daytribe Posted November 8, 2005 Author Share Posted November 8, 2005 and the wonderful paperless cache device - the PDA and portable Bluetooth GPS so we can not only go paperless, but cordless too! I have an Ipaq which I use for storing just about everything, listening to music and occasionally watch a movie. I worry about taking it caching though cause of water, mud and danger of dropping. How do you find/handle it? Quote Link to comment
+HazelS Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 and the wonderful paperless cache device - the PDA and portable Bluetooth GPS so we can not only go paperless, but cordless too! I have an Ipaq which I use for storing just about everything, listening to music and occasionally watch a movie. I worry about taking it caching though cause of water, mud and danger of dropping. How do you find/handle it? It goes back into it's little case and into the rucksack as soon as we stop, that's when the Garmin comes out!!! Phill IS very careful with it if it has to come out though. You CAN get nice aluminium protective cases etc. Phill is very protective of his PDA... I'm not allowed to touch it as I always have greasy fingers! Quote Link to comment
+John & Hazel Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 ipaq cases handtec.com Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 This stuff always goes in my camo jacket pockets:- Mobile phone Wallet with sufficient cash for a pint or two of lunch Garmin Legend Garmin iQue 3600 Ballpoint pen or a pencil Leatherman 'Wave' This stuff always goes in my rucksack:- Lifesystems 'Trekker' first aid kit with some added extras Spare, fully charged batteries. Wet wipes & tissues Mini Maglite Notebook and pen Silva compasss Small camera tripod with bendy legs A hank of paracord Disposable cigarette lighter to 'cut' the paracord. A battery 'extender' for my iQue 3600 A cable to connect the Legend to the iQue Spare ziploc bags A couple of plastic carrier bags This stuff goes in sometimes, depending on conditions, where I'm going and how long I'm going for. OS Explorer map(s), Food, drink, waterproofs, Gortex boot liners, spare socks, gloves, back-up Garmin GPS III There is also a camera. Most times it's a Canon A60 but sometime I take the Nikon 8800 or if I'm feeling particularly strong, the Nikon F4. If the terrain is likely to be tough then I'll take a 'Leki' pole or in extreme circumstances, two. Oh yes.... and a funny hat Quote Link to comment
Deego Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 (edited) I have been know to take a Pharisee with me also a one4zoro, Mongoose30uk, Pyoung1s, Domheknows, Jan and the Percy Boys, Etc It always make's the hunt "more fun" with others around. Edited November 8, 2005 by Deego Quote Link to comment
+davy boy Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Most invaluable is a small child to put down holes that some people put caches down around here that are nearly physicaly impossible to get an adult down to retreive the cache Quote Link to comment
+rutson Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I ALWAYS remember to take my GPS with me. SOMETIMES I remember to bring it home too Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 OK....Two posts have mentioned it: What's paracord? Will it truely enhance my life if I buy some? Mrs B Quote Link to comment
+Haggis Hunter Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 This stuff always goes in my rucksack:- Lifesystems 'Trekker' first aid kit with some added extras Spare, fully charged batteries. Wet wipes & tissues Mini Maglite Notebook and pen Silva compasss Small camera tripod with bendy legs A hank of paracord Disposable cigarette lighter to 'cut' the paracord. A battery 'extender' for my iQue 3600 A cable to connect the Legend to the iQue Spare ziploc bags A couple of plastic carrier bags This stuff goes in sometimes, depending on conditions, where I'm going and how long I'm going for. OS Explorer map(s), Food, drink, waterproofs, Gortex boot liners, spare socks, gloves, back-up Garmin GPS III There is also a camera. Most times it's a Canon A60 but sometime I take the Nikon 8800 or if I'm feeling particularly strong, the Nikon F4. What else goes in it? I felt the weight you were carrying on Bute, and it was heavier than what you have listed. I tell you Mary Poppins hasn't got a look in!! Quote Link to comment
+John & Hazel Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 OK....Two posts have mentioned it: What's paracord? Will it truely enhance my life if I buy some? Mrs B Paracord Quote Link to comment
+Haggis Hunter Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 OK....Two posts have mentioned it: What's paracord? Will it truely enhance my life if I buy some? Mrs B The military swear by it, I always had some in my webbing. Because it is nylon based you can cut it to any lenght, and then burn the ends to stop fraying. An indespensible piece of kit, if you require to carry cord with you. Quote Link to comment
+Naefearjustbeer Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Please note: No kits should be placed in caches... why would anyone put a baby ferret in a cache?? Quote Link to comment
+Stuey Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Most invaluable is a small child to put down holes that some people put caches down around here that are nearly physicaly impossible to get an adult down to retreive the cache Cheat.... . There was me thinking you were skinnier than your are, haha. Quote Link to comment
darrach Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 An assortment of swaps, always a good addition to any well stocked rucksack. Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 What else goes in it? I felt the weight you were carrying on Bute, and it was heavier than what you have listed. I tell you Mary Poppins hasn't got a look in!! Well I needed to give you guys a chance so there was a couple of kilos of wet sand too Seriously.... just a lot junk that I didn't really need but stuck in 'to be on the safe side'. Well I was a long way from home Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 OK....Two posts have mentioned it: What's paracord? Will it truely enhance my life if I buy some? Mrs B I guess it must have originally been the 'strings' on a parachute but now you can get it without the silk attached. It's light and very strong for it's diameter. While I wouldn't recommend it, in an emergency it will easily support my weight (75kg). I've used it for emergency boot laces among other things and in Aviemore earlier this year it held my trousers up when my belt buckle broke Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 J&H, HH and Pharisee - Thanks! All I need to know about paracord and it comes in good colours, too. (*Thinks: ...those mesh loose-knit thingies that the military wear around their necks...could knit them out of paracord?...keep neck warm when cold-weather caching?...then just unravel them in an emergency *) Mrs B Quote Link to comment
The Royles Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Paracord bootlaces for Mr. B Quote Link to comment
+Skate and Jane Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 The marines leave paracord all over my local common and i make it my mission to collect it. Never had to buy any. It's very useful for lots of things. Quote Link to comment
+Rose_Thorn Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 (edited) Still being relatively new to geocaching I am still refining my kit list. I go everywhere with a rucksack, and it always contains: a spare pair of laces, a safety pin (me mum said always carry a safety pin in case your knicker elastic breaks...), piece of plastic foam wrapping material (useful for keeping the behind warm when sitting on cold ground), biros, pencils and notebook, phone, MP3 player, sweeties , water bottle, purse, RAC card in case I break down in a remote place, antiseptic cream, plasters, paracetamol tablets, doggy doo bag, dog treats, halti, carrier bags, water bottle, umbrella and waterproof coat - and that is just for when I go to Tesco. When I go geocaching I add: GPSr, OS map, bag of swaps, camera (if the batteries are charged), and from now on, rubber gloves. My grandma's old umbrella broke the other week - well it was about 30 years old. It was useful for poking around in long grass and heather, so I may well have to buy another one. Yep, the GSOH I am working on! I normally have an active one, but recent rainy DNFs have flattened it a bit. Initially I thought my dog may be useful in sniffing out caches but she is better at sniffing out half-eaten baguettes and fox poo . My children (15 and 17) are not small enough to send down holes, alas, but they do seem to have sharper eyes than their old ma and they can be put on sentry duty to look out for muggles, so they are quite useful. Edited November 8, 2005 by Rose_Thorn Quote Link to comment
+maxkim Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 PDA with GPS and Memory map in waterproof case, spare batteries, mobile phone, car key, swaps and dog (optional extra) (head torch if likely to be out after dark). Dash for cache in running gear. Quote Link to comment
+macroderma Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Rucksack, GPSr ['natch], compass, map case, memory map print out, notebook, pencil and pen and bottle of water I am constantly surprised how often a compass is really useful - especially under tree cover Quote Link to comment
+The Hancock Clan Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 (edited) Most invaluable is a small child to put down holes that some people put caches down around here that are nearly physicaly impossible to get an adult down to retreive the cache Don't know what you're on about!!! Edited November 9, 2005 by The Hancock Clan Quote Link to comment
+Bud Lightbeer Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Not as cheap as a canary, but then canaries can't work the catches on ammo boxes! Quote Link to comment
+daytribe Posted November 9, 2005 Author Share Posted November 9, 2005 Most invaluable is a small child to put down holes that some people put caches down around here that are nearly physicaly impossible to get an adult down to retreive the cache Don't know what you're on about!!! That's a great picture. I have got to ask. What was the story behind this picture? Quote Link to comment
+Bud Lightbeer Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I think that I am right in saying that it was taken while completing the Underworld Series by Willdebeast. I have done a couple myself so far and can testify that they are gnarly. A slim frame is a definite advantage Quote Link to comment
+Eckington Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 A slim frame is a definite advantage .........I'ld better take that one off my do list then Quote Link to comment
+Alibags Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 me too! Time we set a cache where it's an advatnage to be an F.B. to do it... perhaps where you have to wedge your body into a narrow gap to free up your hands for cache searching. S.B.s would just fall straight through... Quote Link to comment
markandlynn Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 me too! Time we set a cache where it's an advatnage to be an F.B. to do it... perhaps where you have to wedge your body into a narrow gap to free up your hands for cache searching. S.B.s would just fall straight through... We would just lift our knees up into the gap Quote Link to comment
+Bud Lightbeer Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Maybe a cache that required some leverage or weight trigger would fox us racing snakes. I know I suffer from a lack of bouancy which has been an issue on a recent cache trip Also I suffer the cold due to lack of blubber so Antarctic caches are right out!! Quote Link to comment
+Mr'D Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Nowdays... GPS, spacepen and camera. The backpack (and all it's equipment contained therein) stays in the boot of the car on 95% of expeditions these days. Do miss the odd wetwipe now and then though, some caches can be soooooo grubby! Jon Quote Link to comment
+Stuey Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 .........I'd better take that one off my do list then To put it in perspective.... this is a photo I took of Woodworm down in Underworld 8: Bonus. Woodworm is an adult male, and not in the least bit large. I only just fitted, and I wouldn't call myself fat (but I am getting there if I am not careful!) and to keep on topic.... a torch can be very useful for lots of caches. Quote Link to comment
+Moote Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 My kit includes but not always present Garmin GPSMap 60CS Mobile phone for cacher hot line (Only used to report dead cats at caches) PDA & BT338 Bluetooth GPS MIO 168 PDA / GPS(Backup in case I do a Rutson) Pen, Pencil, sharpener, rubber and pad Small Laptop (sometimes) Gloves Bag Spare paper Baby wipes (clean hands after probing a dead cat) Dry socks (a must for wet walks) Wet weather gear (after all I live in the UK) Torch Money / Wallet (Mainly for trades in the Pub) Maybe more but that is all I could think of whilst on my lunch hour Milton (aka Moote) Quote Link to comment
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