Cache Gear/Swag - $1 at Target

[daveandbecky]

So my local target has the big dollar section. When I went in there yesterday, I found some fun summer items out (I'm in Arizona so mine may be out early).

 

A first aid kit for 1 dollar in a zip case. Now it's not going to help you perform surgery, but it had basic first aid stuff in it.

 

1$ A splinter kit - worth it for the tweezers and extra bandaids.

 

1$ A safety whistle - would hold waterproof matches, has a compass (yeah, I know) a mirror etc on a lanyard. Water proof match holder would be great for two batteries.

 

1$ A thermal blanket - you know, the shiny one's that keep you warm.

 

1$ A 1 dollar flashlight with batteries

 

1$ A telescopic marshmellow roaster. I picked this one up and its going to be my cache poker when I hike.

 

Eitehr way, I thought it would either be a good way to supplement a day pack for caching or make good swag.

[+briansnat]

I saw those first aid kits at Target and snapped up a dozen. Wish I grabbed them all. Good swag. I actually augmented them a bit by adding some more Band Aids and individual packets of Advil.

[TermiteHunter]

Even better, when the stock changes with the seasons, this stuff goes on sale for usually 75% off. More swag for your bag.

[+NeoAddict]

I filled up on the first aid kits that come in the sturdy plastic boxes. I also got packs of tissues- 4 in a pack for a buck. Can't go wrong there.

[+SassyGingerNinja]

Ooooooo - a telescopic marshmallow roaster - that sounds cool! We checked out our Target bins the other day and didn't see anything like that. I've had really good luck at our local Staples office supply store. I got Masterlock combination locking carabiners for 50 cents as well as 4-piece full size tool kits for 50 cents each. I bought all they had.

[+NYPaddleCacher]

I filled up on the first aid kits that come in the sturdy plastic boxes. I also got packs of tissues- 4 in a pack for a buck. Can't go wrong there.

 

Unless you happen to find one in a cache that is not waterproof.

[+joranda]

Ooooooo - a telescopic marshmallow roaster - that sounds cool! We checked out our Target bins the other day and didn't see anything like that. I've had really good luck at our local Staples office supply store. I got Masterlock combination locking carabiners for 50 cents as well as 4-piece full size tool kits for 50 cents each. I bought all they had.

 

I found the telescopic roasting stick at wally world in the sporting goods area. Comes in handy.

[continental drifter]

The "One spot"area at Target is great I filled a whole cache with things from there.Pretty much any dollar store has decent trade items.My personal favorite is Dollar Tree.

[+DrgnTrappr]

I have Found that flea markets can be great places to find quality swag for cheap. You almost allways see a flea market while out caching, and who knows you might find something you need too.

[+MarshMonsters]

Our Target still has the gardening supplies. I did snag some Off and grippy garden gloves. The gloves will be handy for yucky caches. I never thought about using the roaster fork for poking around in hiding areas.

 

Back in the seasonal toy area there are .99-$1.99 Summer toys. Those are nice too.

[+theniffs]

what area did you find the telescoping roasting sticks?

[+ubermutant]

If they are the first-aid kits I'm thinking about, then you could turn them into micros once you've extinguished the contents. I have a couple by Johnson & Johnson. You can supplement them w/ Advil, floss, etc like the above poster said.

[+OpenTrackRacer]

I haven't had a chance to check out Target lately but I looked at Wal-Mart today and there was nothing special. However, there was a Dollar Tree next door and I picked up some tape measures, multi-bit drivers and flat umbrellas which should make good swag.

 

Gotta love it!