tigerx2000tx Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 I just started this new fun hobby last week and was wondering what some of you take with you while your out caching; e.g. equipment & gear. Quote Link to comment
+Team Cotati Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 (edited) I just started this new fun hobby last week and was wondering what some of you take with you while your out caching; e.g. equipment & gear. Jeans, hiking shoes, walking stick, long sleeve shirt, Mrs. Team Cotati, The Cache Mobile, GPSr, Palm m505, water. I knew that I left something out, spare batteries. They're in the fanny pack by default, no problemo. P.S. you're Edited May 19, 2006 by Team Cotati Quote Link to comment
+LDove Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Take those extra batteries! Nothing more frustrating than getting about 65 feet from the cache after walking in about a mile and batteries go out - happened to me!!! I also have gloves (for reaching into picky evergreens), kleenex, bug spray/wipes, cell phone for emergencies and the clues in case I need 'em. Quote Link to comment
+Kealia Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 First Aid kit, trade items, compass, snacks, rain poncho, thermal emergency blanket, etc. Oh, and a sense of humor Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Depends on the cache. For an urban or suburban hunt it will probably just be my GPS and a goodie bag. For a cache in the hills its everything I take on long hikes, which means I'm prepared to spend the night outdoors if necessary. Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Don't leave behind your common sense and bring along a good attitude. Don't sweat not being able to find the cache your first few times. Have fun and enjoy the experience... even if you don't find the cache. Quote Link to comment
jamieb520 Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 - Bike - GPS - MP3 player - Flashlight - 1st aid kit - Items to trade - Repelling rope if needed - Bug Repellant - Muggle repellant - Gloves - Magnetic Compass - Pepper Spray - Cell phone - Map - Camera Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 (edited) Just emptied out my pack. This is my summer assortment. For winter I'll usually add a thick fleece pullover, wool hat, extra gloves and a down vest and ditch the headnet, insect repellent and sunscreen. Edited May 20, 2006 by briansnat Quote Link to comment
alizard Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 A small flask of single malt scotch...medicinal Quote Link to comment
Whistler'sMama Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 I usually take my husband, the dogs, and depending on location maybe my horse. I also bring along a pen in case writing utensil has gone missing from cache, I bring along a ziploc bag in case the logbook is damp so I can better protect it from the weather, and I usually bring a digital camera with me. This is all about having fun and enjoying finding caches with others, whether they by human or animal. Quote Link to comment
+DconBlueZ Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 (edited) Always carry 2 pocket knives, caching or not Sunglasses GPS (Magellan 210 on lanyard) PDA (Palm M105 with hardcover) PCS phone (Blackberry 7100t) Digital camera Magnifier in my wallet ------------------------ Urban geocaching ------------------------ (wear a small beige fanny pack) small compass band-aids small MagLite ibuprofen telescoping inspection mirror telescoping magnet small double screwdriver one jersey glove pencil & paper small SPF 50 sunblock x4 fresh AAA batteries x2 fresh AA batteries 2 sandwich bags (to help salvage leaky caches) Large aluminum clipboard with maps, printouts, etc. makes me look like I'm -supposed- to be there trade goods stuffed in pockets -------- Woods --------- Urban pack above plus: Long-sleeve shirt - tucked in Shorts (you can feel ticks and get them off before they bite) or jeans with the cuffs taped or wrapped with velcro strips) (mesh photographer's vest - pockets!) small first aid kit whistle small can insect repellent small razor lighter antiseptic wipes tweezer anti-itch stuff travel pack moist towelettes thin leather gloves mosquito netting headcover black nylon zip ties cloth hat hickory walking stick wrapped with 30' parachute cord trash bag (for CITO) trade goods 9mm pistol (yes I have a permit - 16 years) wearing waterproof hiking boots --------------------------------------------------- Deep woods or any woods with other people: --------------------------------------------------- All the above plus a larger fanny pack or small backpack with: Bottled water and/or Gatorade extra compass extra lighter extra whistle bandanas trade goods duct tape Pop-tarts and nuts sheath knife 21" machete (maybe, it depends) space blanket medium Channel lock pliers spare socks & underwear arthritis medication (anti-inflammatory) I keep almost all this in the trunk of my car so I can select whatever I need when I need it. Edited May 22, 2006 by DconBlueZ Quote Link to comment
+Travelinmatt76 Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 backpack GPSr PDA Palm IIIxe compass gloves spider-web stick fruit bars water ziplocks extra log skeeter spray poison oak spray safety glasses (to keep thorns out when looking in bushes) glock 30 rounds Quote Link to comment
+Geo_Teach Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 GPS Unit Printed-Out Cache listing or PDA with listing Backpack with Extra Bateries Containers to place (mainly film containers and small containers) Swag of varying levels Camera (if I remeber to get it out of my truck) Pens/Pencils Paper to leave a log or replace a wet/damaged log Sense of humor Just added a long stick to poke in holes or brush to check for rattlers Quote Link to comment
+Jhwk Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 For local, in-town caches I have an easy list. GPSr, Palm, Pen, SWAG. Quote Link to comment
+ventura_kids Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 For Urban caches we bring: Stickers to put on the logsheets For Long Hiking caches we bring: nothing (we just drive the jeep there ). Quote Link to comment
+RayDar_ Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 The bare essentials: PDA Bluetooth GPS Receiver GeoNiche Bag of Geogoodies ((RayDar)) Quote Link to comment
+dkwolf Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Items that are with me at all times: Wallet Keys Cellphone Leatherman Micra mulit-tool (scissors, knife, etc) Gerber clip knife (4" blade, half serrated) Clips to pocket, can be retrieved, opened, used, closed & stowed with one hand (an essential feature in my book) Add GPS and Leatherman Pulse multi-tool for all caching trips, maybe some swag items into pockets. Depending on season and/or cache area, the following may or may not get added: Ruger 10/22 rifle Ruger Blackhawk .357 revolver (both of these are rare, but sometimes I do like carrying them along--one or the other) Buck fixed-blade knife w/leather sheath--again, half serrated and one-handed usable. Small backpack with: -Maps -Compass -Trail markers -Batteries -Another knife -Small saw -Rope -Duck Tape -Survey ribbon -Flashlight -Matches/firestarter -Binoculars -Other items depending on season (hunting) Quote Link to comment
+jaredl Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 i like to carry. my GPSr Blackberry w/ mobie pocket spare batteries pocket knife. 20" machette camo tape survay tape bug hat gloves 2 flashlights, 1 big maglite for general searching, and 1 led for easy access to lok into trees and stuff head lamp, for writing in log books and stuff toys for trades geo coin in pocket extral log books and pens / pencils zip loc baggies cables for my gps incase i need to up load quarries on the go and i keep it all in a camo pack day pak 2L I'd like to add a gun (not really legal in canada) bear / dog / muggle repelent first aid kit rain wear rope compass ( even thought i dont know how to use one) snakcs leatherman Quote Link to comment
+Zork V Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 I have an x army pouch on my belt in the front. -Batteries -Mirror -2 Pens -Small flashlight -Travel bugs -Wheres George notes -Stickers, for micros -Band aids -Poker Chips (My Sig item) -Cell Phone Good Friends Quote Link to comment
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