+Outspoken1 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Hey fellow cachers: While reading other posts on suggested geocahcing equipment, a extendable/retractable mirror was suggested to peer into obscure locations to make sure there are no critters (snakes, rodents, etc). I was in Auto Zone (Denver, Colorado) today and at the cash register where they have all the little tools there was a pocket sized extending/retractable 1" inspection mirror for $2.99 (SKU # 231411 2520B Inspect Mir) that will fit just great in my Geocaching Pack. It is like the pocket-sized magnetic pickup tool, but with a small round mirror instead. Take care, Sandy Quote Link to comment
+BlueDeuce Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Oh yes, I've needed a mirror more than once. Sometimes my fat head just can't peer into every nook and cranny. Great idea. Quote Link to comment
+piscatore Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Aw; just stick your arm in there up to the shoulder. What's the worst that could happen? Quote Link to comment
+DocDiTTo Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 (edited) I have a mirror similar to that. Comes in handy for looking on top of high things, and sometimes under low things.... and behind places where your head just doesn't fit. It's much nicer to actually _see_ that wasp nest before you go poking it with your finger. Edited August 31, 2006 by DocDiTTo Quote Link to comment
+nameless301 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 That is a pretty nifty invention, I should definetly pick one of those up, it would be a good help. Quote Link to comment
+Runaround Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Runaround's caching rule number 12 is to never stick my hands where I can't see them. I always have a small telescoping inspection mirror in my bag. Quote Link to comment
+Tallahassee Lassie Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I keep a glove in my pack for those type of emergencies. It's for when you really, really, REALLY don't want to put your hand in there, but you know you gotta. Quote Link to comment
+Prime Suspect Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Hey fellow cachers: While reading other posts on suggested geocahcing equipment, a extendable/retractable mirror was suggested to peer into obscure locations to make sure there are no critters (snakes, rodents, etc). I was in Auto Zone (Denver, Colorado) today and at the cash register where they have all the little tools there was a pocket sized extending/retractable 1" inspection mirror for $2.99 (SKU # 231411 2520B Inspect Mir) that will fit just great in my Geocaching Pack. It is like the pocket-sized magnetic pickup tool, but with a small round mirror instead. Take care, Sandy I've got one of those, but found it's pretty worthless, because the mirror is so small. Instead, I found this: Quote Link to comment
+GreyingJay Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I've got one of those, but found it's pretty worthless, because the mirror is so small. Instead, I found this: I have exactly that unit as well, sitting in my car's glove compartment. (For Canadian-folk, you can get them at Princess Auto). Ironically, I have not yet had to use it for geocaching ever since the one cache where I wished I really had one, but it has come in handy for other things, including once when I bought a beautiful brand new guitar only to discover it was defective. The store guy was trying to convince me it was normal and that I should keep it. He didn't have anything to examine the inside of the guitar with, but when I brought him my mirror, he was able to clearly see the cracking wood inside. Quote Link to comment
+Phillips4 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Aw; just stick your arm in there up to the shoulder. What's the worst that could happen? Man, when I think of all the times I've done just that, and what could have happened, it makes me shudder. The mirror is a good idea; one small and another a bit larger would be necessary for some of the hides around here. What would be better still - an articulating mirror with a tiny flashlight attached to the top! Quote Link to comment
+Runaround Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 I've got one of those, but found it's pretty worthless, because the mirror is so small. Instead, I found this: I have the same one. I found it at the local auto parts store. Quote Link to comment
+two left feet Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Aw; just stick your arm in there up to the shoulder. What's the worst that could happen? Well, there is a thread on this forum about me getting bit by a skunk and going through the rabies shots!! I have the same mirror shown by the OP. I also now have an old motorcycle round mirror that is about 3" diameter with a slight wide angle view that is now mounted to my hiking staff. Makes it very nice for checking out holes and under things because I don't have to get down close to use it. I can check out a hole from about 4 feet. (just out of skunk range) Another use for a small mirror is that you can reflect sunlight into dark areas or holes. Works better than a flashlight. Quote Link to comment
+Backwards Charlie from Austin Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 While grocery shopping a while ago I passed the cosmetics counter in the grocery store and noticed the compacts. The face powder didn't interest me, but the 2 inch mirror did. While looking at them I also noticed one that didn't have any face powder in it, only two mirrors, one a regular mirror and one a magnifying mirror. Just the thing for geocaching! It comes in handy when looking for micros attached to benches. Just sit on the bench, open the mirror and palm it in your hand and sweep your hand around. Muggles don't notice anything unusual. (At least not any more unusual than normal for a city whose motto is "Keep Austin Weird!" ) Happy Geocaching, Backwards Charlie from Austin Quote Link to comment
+Colorado Cacher Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Aw; just stick your arm in there up to the shoulder. What's the worst that could happen? Your arm stays, and you don't. Thats all that could happen Rory Alston. Quote Link to comment
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