+Croesgadwr Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 I always take an old pouch type glasses case... In it I keep - a mini multi-tool, small torch, spare batteries (common to both torch & GPS'r), a horse shoe nail (very handy!), two cut down pencils, two or three spare cache logs in differing sizes, a couple of mini resealable poly-bags and a whistle (I cache alone, and you never know...). Thats just in the pouch case, I also take whatever springs to mind that I may need depending on the location / weather / terrain that I'm caching in on that particular day. A small day sized backpack would hold wet weather gear, a flask of hot water, sachets of ready mixed coffee, a flapjack or two. Other things include a damp washleather and a pair of dry socks... (A wash leather!! Yep, nothing better for drying wet feet, believe me). I should add that I only take what I think I'll need - i.e. I wouldn't take the backpack unless the walk justified taking it. If I'm only 15mins from my car then theres little point in taking it. Quote Link to comment
+jcoquillon Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 (edited) Well it depends on the day and location (urban, country, or more remote) and I break it down into essentials, extras and the bonus items. I've only been caching a few months but every new experience leads me to go out with more items the next time. When you encounter a wet log book for the 2nd or 3rd time you realise it pays to bring a spare with you. The bare minimum for me is (I don't go caching without these): GPS Device Pen Pencil (or spare pen) Notepad (for multi cache's writing up notes if the phone is going to die shortly etc.) Items for swapping Tweezers for helping get logbooks out of nano caches and micro caches (also handy for splinters) Bottle of water The added extras I find are invaluable are (i rarely go without these): Camera for logging unloggable finds (muggled caches, full or overly moist logbooks, etc.) - also great for recording the days adventures or interesting things you encounter near a cache. Most importantly if you carry an SLR or similar proper camera it's a great way to linger without looking suspicious. Or investigate a location in detail pretending to be doing some macro photography, etc. Geocoins/Geotags - for nice swaps Plasters and some antiseptic or wet-wipes Human Backup - geocaching is far more enjoyable with 2 or more people, far easier with extra eyes and hands to search, and far stealthier when you have an extra body or two to keep eyes peeled and shield your actions Spare batteries Monopod (one legged camera support that doubles as a walking stick and useful probing/poking device) http://www.amazon.co.uk/Manfrotto-680B-Section-Monopod-Black/dp/B000A2JU7W/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1319646610&sr=1-2 Gloves - I use these for photography as well (lightweight, hard wearing with gripping fingers and palms) http://www.amazon.co.uk/Matin-M-7861-Photo-Gloves-Large/dp/B004EBUUMO/ref=sr_1_24?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1319646652&sr=1-24 Multitool Torch MP3 player (if solo caching I like to be in my own little world) The things that can really help are (mostly the extras are for cache maintenance): Spare film cannister Spare logbooks Tape rubber bands Clear plastic bags A smallish rubbish bag for some tidying up if the area is heavily littered Nano- or micro-cache ready to be deployed if I find a good spot Edited October 26, 2011 by jcoquillon Quote Link to comment
GerritS Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 OK Some where in history I asked this question but now... I do not know where the caching bag is... I Take: GPS Phone Long trousers (about the only thing I have learned in my time caching ) Spare Batterys (when I remember) A Pen/ Pencil (again when I remember) My Daughter at 4years takes Caching bag: Wellington boots or her "Stomping shoes", Swops, Hat (sun or warm she decides), Sunglasses, A Snack, A Drink, A Pen (for when Daddy forgets), Waterproof jacket, Extra Jumper, I started her taking a rucksack to carry her swops, the rest she started bringing herself. She does not worry about shorts or skirts, when it gets prickly, muddy etc she sends daddy! More than once she has got back to the car warm and dry where as daddy... Who says with age comes wisdom Quote Link to comment
+Aggrajag Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 More than once she has got back to the car warm and dry where as daddy... Who says with age comes wisdom lol - I'm thinking that this Geocaching malarky cancels out any wisdom full stop. Quote Link to comment
+Dr Evil. Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 Thanks for all the reply's keep them coming! Quote Link to comment
+McDeHack Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Not in bag.. My dog. Telescopic walking stick Boots or wellys In bag..gardening gloves Colop inked stamp Etrex 20 and Etrex yellow. Cards and sticky labels with avitar and details of me. Spare batteries Compass Magnifying glass Bag of swaps Pens and pencil Water for dog and self Bananas also for dog and self Packamac Phone Insect repellant In summer Camera At times a porter to carry this lot. Quote Link to comment
+metal-bijou Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Bananas also for dog and self I have never thought of giving a dog a banana, what a great idea. Quote Link to comment
+Stokiecachers Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 (edited) For 'in-town' caching, I carry GPS or phone and pen. But...... Recently changed my bag (rucksack) to a Hi Gear Solace 25 Daypack (from Go Outdoors) - a really good 2 section sack that has a large compartment for things you'll not need all of the time and a smaller zip-down front compartment for things you're going to take out frequently for both geocaching and walking (the two go together don't you think!) I found I carry (in no order of importance): LED torch. Smaller LED torch. Biro Pens. Thin Marker Pens (CD pens from Poundland!) Small Multitool Knife. Tweezers. First Aid Kit. Pocket Tissues. Wipes. Spare Bootlaces. Swappable items/Coins/Bugs. Replacement Geocaches (film can, tube, magnetic nano, etc). Matches. Hat. Thin teatowel. Thick socks (useable as mittens!) Serviettes (looks better than a bogroll!) Various zip lock bags. Nappy bag. (Do human-bears .... in the woods?) Nibbles. Small roll black insulation tape. Pencils. Thin snap-off Stanley Knife. GPS (Garmin HCx Legend) Paper/Notepad. 500Ml water. Foldable cup. KFS set. Small Flask of coffee. Lunch. Poncho. 2 x luminous snap-strap things are fastened on, along with pieces of cord, lace, ribbon, etc. My phone (BlackBerry 9900) also has Geocache Navigator and Cachesense on it. Sometimes I carry: Small cookpan. Gas Stove with metal cowl. Tin of soup or similar 'canned meal'. More waterproofs. The wife's purse and mobile. Everything has been selected for weight and I'm forever adding/removing stuff - I find the Poundshops are great for oddments and I find if I don't use something, it comes out after a while. The stuff I take may seem excessive but, as I wrote above, the rucksack doubles up as my walking/outdoor bag as I work in education and often find, because I'm considered an "outdoorsy person as people know I 'cache and walk", I'm chosen to go out so having everything to hand is useful as I can be asked to go at the last minute. Leigh..... Edited June 11, 2012 by hanleycachers Quote Link to comment
+StillRabbit Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 We are very new to geocaching. Our bag contains:- GPS (Etrex10) Small torch Pencils Small notebook carrier bag (for any rubbish we find/produce) Anti-bac hand gel Wet wipes Tissues Bite/sting cream Swag for swaps Disposable latex gloves Tweezers Spare batteries I always have my iPhone too so we have the geocaching app and camera As we continue with this hobby I'm sure we'll add to this.... Quote Link to comment
AlishaMisha Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Light caching with a purse: *Swag bag - some swag, sig items, extra little baggies of various sizes and extra replacement logbooks *PN-60w *SPOTconnect *Extra Batteries *Slim notebook with the simplified cache info *Small notebook for various notes *Like 20 Pens, 3 different types *Sharpies (double ended) *Cellphone *TBs if I have any on me Day Pack: *All of the above but usually in larger sizes or quantities. *Water Bottles if I don't feel like using the water bladder *Food - usually dried fruit,ect *Everything that I would normally need to bring with me in my purse *Inhaler *Hand Sanitizer *Tissues *Camera *HandySaks - Packet of 1 gallon bags used for Cito and various uses *Mini LED Flashlight Letterboxing (2 compartment makeup bag): *Ink Pads *Stamp Markers *Sig Stamp *Slim notebook of clues *Papertowels *Ziplock bag *Extra baggies of various sizes *Small spray bottle to clean stamps *Hitchhikers/Cooties/Fleas if I have any on me Quote Link to comment
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