+dogwhisperers Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I started off on my first trip with a notepad and a pen, I didn't think to bring anything to put into the cache. I also had my gps and a camera. I quickly found that I needed a pair of wellies for long wet grass and a pair of gloves for thorny bushes. They got put into the boot of the car. After one long trip uphill I realised I would need to bring water along and a mini first-aid pack, for scratches/cuts etc. I also started collecting things to exchange in caches, I need to learn a lot more before I get into geo coins etc. So to recap: in my car I now have: wellingtons gloves raincoat backpack containing: water trade items camera gps notepad & pencil/pen first-aid box The list seems to grow with each trip. I was just interested to find what other geocachers bring on their trips? Is there any other vital pieces of equipment I am missing? regards dogwhisperers Quote Link to comment
+BlueDeuce Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Walking stick - great for tricky terrain, poking into holes, brushing past thorn bushes, tripping someone going for the FTF. Quote Link to comment
+Gitchee-Gummee Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Don't forget the ever-working compass..... Fire kit (never trust a lighter) spare batteries extra logbooks/pencils/baggies for replacement if necessary small flashlight (I guess a torch, for you) There is more, but these and what you have are probably the essentials. A good (unbreakable) stick can be a lifesaver (getting the FTF before someone else). Now that you are loaded up like a packhorse, have fun! Quote Link to comment
Nick1011 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Depends on where you go, I'm on Search and Rescue so I would tend to pack for anything. To add to the list i would carry Cell phone; and if you got one a SPOT locater. Quote Link to comment
+Prime Suspect Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Things I have with me, or have in the car and can take as the situation warrants: GPS PDA/Phone/Camera Collapsible treking pole Hand wipe, in the secret pocket of my Tilly hat Small labels for signing logs Fisher Space Pen for signing/dating logs, regardless of condition 4" blade locking knife Extra batteries Inspection mirror Rubberized fishing gloves for digging through shrubs and trees High-powered LED flashlight Insulated 1L water bottle with shoulder strap Notebooks and pens, for cache repair Multi-tool with pruning blades, for thorny vine extraction Quote Link to comment
+Team Cotati Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 (edited) GPS PDA Phone Walking Stick Ink Pen Pocket Knife First Aid Kit, w/Blister Pak Sani-Wipes Extra batteries Water Wide brimmed hat w/chin strap Edited November 6, 2009 by Team Cotati Quote Link to comment
+MFLyons Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I also carry tweezers for log extraction in some micros, a couple of different sizes of log sheets, an extendable magnetic pickup tool, and one of those long handled grabbing tools. Quote Link to comment
+popokiiti Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Walking stick - great for tricky terrain, poking into holes, brushing past thorn bushes, tripping someone going for the FTF. Rats! We may have got the FTF if only we had used our sticks for that last option............................. Quote Link to comment
+dogwhisperers Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 I never would have thought of the long handled grabber! that would be handy, also a pack of hand wipes. The flash light would be handy too in dark places. I have this terrible fear of rats, I often imagine they are sitting there in the dark, nibbling away on a cache lid, just waiting for me to stick my hand in for breakfast! Thanks for the tips regards dog Quote Link to comment
+Headhardhat Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I made a GeoSnippits video for Michigan Magazine TV (RFDTV Network) which will be coming out in a month or so on this very subject. But in the meantime here are a couple of helpful posts that will help. Hope you like them... What's Your Geocaching Must Have Thing-A-Ma-Bob? http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/2...have-thing.html So What's In Your Backpack? http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/2...r-backpack.html -HHH Quote Link to comment
+Opalblade Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 (edited) Here are some things I'm eyeballing Will get at least a few but like to do lots of research to make sure I'm getting the BEST small LED flashlight, the BEST multi tool, etc Stuff sitting in my Amazon cart: LED Flashlight (so cute to boot): http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detai...ZF&v=glance Leatherman Scissors Multitool (people say can double as little pruner) - also comes in pink and gray: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detai...ZF&v=glance Nitrile Gloves: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detai...UF&v=glance Fisher Space Pen someone mentioned above: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detai...ER&v=glance Stuff I want but haven't narrowed down to any particular brand: - Safety goggles (for brambly areas so my eyes don't get poked out) - Telescoping walking stick - Grabber tool (for caches inside trees or under/by rotten trees) This is just a wish list item since it's $80+ but sure looks awesome for cutting down brambles in my way, or at small child eye poking level. Fiskars-Telescoping-Pruning-Stik http://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-Telescoping-...534&sr=1-13 Very wish list would be a Garmin Oregon/Colorado for better precision - currently have a Garmin Nuvi and iPhone with geocaching app. Carry a bag with small swag, pen, ziploc baggies, travel bugs at all times in my purse Going to be buying a snazzy new backpack to stash my stuff. Week two of geocaching PS. What would you use an olive fork for??? (listed by a cacher in a link in post above mine). Love the plastic fork for burr removal idea Definitely need to add wet wipes to my arsenal and pack more trash bags. Edited November 10, 2009 by Opalblade Quote Link to comment
+Opalblade Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 (edited) Ooo these (gloves) are pretty hot: http://www.amazon.com/Ironclad-TCX-23-M-Tu...9790&sr=1-1 Edited November 10, 2009 by Opalblade Quote Link to comment
ao318 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 A few things I also carry along with some of the things already mentioned are trash bags for CITO, bug repellent, sun screen, poison oak/ivy repellent or wash, and a small old hand towel to dry out wet caches. Quote Link to comment
RodekillZ Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 (edited) Hmmnnn, Here in Alaska... pretty much everything y'all have mentioned depending on time of year.... ;D I am a mountaineer.. so I tend to always carry more then I really need on a short/ easy cache... I somehow always seem to end up on a mountain eventually anyway.. much to me kids disdain The 10 essential are a must though... and good idea to have 2 of everything-- a primary and a backup.. y ( You can carry all this in a small light pack.. probably around 20lbs 1. Navigation BESIDES your GPS!!!! 2. Hydration & Nutrition 3. Pocket Knife/ Multitool 4. Sun Protection even in Winter!!! 5. Insulation ---Outer Shell 6. Fire! Something to start it with.. 7. Lighting Headlamp works great... spare batt 8. First Aid 9. Shelter.. Bivi/ emergency blanket/ poncho at least 10. Whistle.. ( Always works a cell phone doesn't) SPOTS are great as someone else mentioned 11. Sense of Humor/ Determination Edited November 10, 2009 by RodekillZ Quote Link to comment
+humboldt flier Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Hmmnnn, Here in Alaska... pretty much everything y'all have mentioned depending on time of year.... ;D I am a mountaineer.. so I tend to always carry more then I really need on a short/ easy cache... I somehow always seem to end up on a mountain eventually anyway.. much to me kids disdain The 10 essential are a must though... and good idea to have 2 of everything-- a primary and a backup.. y ( You can carry all this in a small light pack.. probably around 20lbs 1. Navigation BESIDES your GPS!!!! 2. Hydration & Nutrition 3. Pocket Knife/ Multitool 4. Sun Protection even in Winter!!! 5. Insulation ---Outer Shell 6. Fire! Something to start it with.. 7. Lighting Headlamp works great... spare batt 8. First Aid 9. Shelter.. Bivi/ emergency blanket/ poncho at least 10. Whistle.. ( Always works a cell phone doesn't) SPOTS are great as someone else mentioned 11. Sense of Humor/ Determination MOUNTAIN MONEY more commonly known as toilet paper 1/4 roll, crushed flat and placed in quart sized zip lock freezer bag. ( the zip lock not only keeps it dry ... it keeps it contained Quote Link to comment
+sicariusdracus Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Something that people haven't mentioned, but I've found really useful is new zip-lock baggies, Camo-colored duct tape, and fresh printed copies of the "so you found a GeoCache" notification, and a few pencils. If I come onto a cache that is in need of light repair, I'll go ahead and replace the moldy/broken baggies or put a patch over a crack in the plastic, or replace a stuck together notification. However, if the Cache needs more than a quick fix, I inform the caretaker; and I'll inform them that I made the patch up anyway. (It has received nothing but Kudos... Seldom do people like having to drive out to repair those things.) Quote Link to comment
+Ant89 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 It all depends on my mode of transport. Car:- GPS and paper print outs (soon to be paperless) road map Satnav pen/ pencil Maybe a few specialist items assuming the cache needs anything like that. Pushbike:- Puncture repare kit general cycle accessories GPS and paper printouts (soon to be paperless) paper map (1:50,000 scale marked with rough locations of caches) pen/pencil map board[listmap case (unless map is laminated) Water Snacks water resistant soft shell (keeps the wind off, and keeps you dry in showers) Waterproof jacket (if out when their is heavy rain predicted)* waterproof trousers (if there is heavy rain)**Soft shell usually good enough for most of the time. Walking:-depends on the lengh of the walk,Less than 6 miles total distance (2 hours) GPS and paper print outs (soon to be paperless) paper map (1:25,000 scale) pen/pencil water resistant soft shell (keeps the wind off, and keeps you dry in showers) Waterproof jacket (if out when their is heavy rain predicted)* waterproof trousers (if there is heavy rain)**Soft shell usually good enough for most of the time. If on a longer hike (over 6 miles/ 2 hours) GPS and paper print outs (soon to be paperless) paper map (1:25,000 scale) and compass pen/pencil water resistant soft shell (keeps the wind off, and keeps you dry in showers) Waterproof jacket (if out when their is heavy rain predicted)* waterproof trousers (if there is heavy rain)**Soft shell usually good enough for most of the time. Water (1-2 Litres depending on total lengh of walk and availibility of water along route) water purification kit Small backpack general walking gear Quote Link to comment
+dogwhisperers Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 Something that people haven't mentioned, but I've found really useful is new zip-lock baggies, Camo-colored duct tape, and fresh printed copies of the "so you found a GeoCache" notification, and a few pencils. If I come onto a cache that is in need of light repair, I'll go ahead and replace the moldy/broken baggies or put a patch over a crack in the plastic, or replace a stuck together notification. However, if the Cache needs more than a quick fix, I inform the caretaker; and I'll inform them that I made the patch up anyway. (It has received nothing but Kudos... Seldom do people like having to drive out to repair those things.) Well done, you sound prepared for anything! I am glad of the tips, especially about replacing moldy bags etc, great idea. Thanks dog Quote Link to comment
+TJdamon Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Come on I know there are other things people carry that haven't been discussed, as in Personal Protection Quote Link to comment
+Prime Suspect Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Come on I know there are other things people carry that haven't been discussed, as in Personal Protection Quote Link to comment
+Opalblade Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Hahaha it's really rare that I literally LOL Come on I know there are other things people carry that haven't been discussed, as in Personal Protection Quote Link to comment
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