+Flo&LouLou Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I am new to caching, but a seasoned walker, and I seem to refine what I take out each time, based on what I wish I'd had with me on the last trip..... Very interested to hear suggestions - serious or otherwise. LouLou's Walking Wisdom #1: Always Carry a Fiver in Your Hat. (It used to be a tenner, but times are hard!! ) Quote Link to comment
+Clipper. Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Swiss army knife, with tweezers built in for removing nano logs. Oh, and pens. Lots of pens Quote Link to comment
+eusty Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 GPSr... Plus batteries, tweezers, pens, pencils, spare logs, torches and all sorts of crap which has 'appeared' in my pocket! Savlon and plasters are handy if you go into the 'wilds'. Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Swiss army knife, with tweezers built in for removing nano logs... I saw this on another thread recently and thought what a brilliant idea, the guy just carries it on his keyring: Quote Link to comment
+drsolly Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Forceps, needle-nosed tweezers, magnifying glass, multitool, spare logs, spare micros, plasters, paper hankies, KFC wipes, string, sticky tape, compass, magnets, pencil, pencil sharpener, biro, gel pen, felt tip pen, spare batteries for PDA, mirror, torch, money, British Slug Survey membership card, UV torch, waterproof for PDA, red flashing light, whistle. All in my camo caching shoulder bag. When caching on the bike, all the above plus various things for on-the-track bike repairs. At night, the above plus head torch, portable lighthouse. In the car - you wouldn't believe what I carry. Quote Link to comment
+Croesgadwr Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I carry a small flashlight, mini multi-tool, horseshoe nail (better than tweezers!), spare batteries (common to GPS & flashlight), whistle ('cos you never know), a couple of spare log sheets and a small plastic bag. All this fits (just!) in an old spectacle pouch. I take other gear, dependent on weather conditions, in a lightweight backpack. So far I've not had to use most of it, but if I need it - I know I've got it covered!! Quote Link to comment
team tisri Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 GPS, with a spare battery if I'm expecting it to be an all-day event or longer. A pencil for signing logs. Some money so I can either buy something to eat/drink or if it all goes pear-shaped I can get a taxi home. I usually cache by bike so I've also got a multi tool and assorted bike-related bits with me. Finally any travel bugs I've got that I'm expecting to be able to dump. Quote Link to comment
+pendragon9321 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Most of the above. I keep meaning to add something to dry out damp cache boxes to prevent the need to use my sleeve for that! And if tweezers wander and you dont have a safety pin I highly recommend pruning the nearest blackthorn - makes a great nanolog remover Quote Link to comment
+Micky Two Pints Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Spare batteries, notebook, spare pens, swiss army penknife (with tweezers), paper towels (for mopping up blood from cuts and grazes) - came in very handy once when I walked face first into some hanging brambles ... there was blood everywhere. I'm not sure what the muggles would have thought if I continued walking in the state I was in!!. Hand gel for eating sarnies half way round after rummaging in the undergrowth, snacks (cereal bars), torch, OS Map (just in case the GPSr packs up), small amount of cash. I like the whistle and mirror idea so I might have to adopt those too. Cheers Mike Quote Link to comment
+Jungle_Tribe Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 The normal essentials; batteries, torches, pens, pencils, wet wipes and napkins, spare logs and a notebook. A couple of spare 35mm film containers. Swag. Couple of ready caches of different sizes incase I find a good spot. Maps, bus and ferry timetables. Tide table. Spare t-shirt, swim shoes. Bandana, wooly hat. Snacks Water Did I mention pens?! Quote Link to comment
+drsolly Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Spare batteries, notebook, spare pens, swiss army penknife (with tweezers), paper towels (for mopping up blood from cuts and grazes) - came in very handy once when I walked face first into some hanging brambles ... there was blood everywhere. I'm not sure what the muggles would have thought if I continued walking in the state I was in!!. Hand gel for eating sarnies half way round after rummaging in the undergrowth, snacks (cereal bars), torch, OS Map (just in case the GPSr packs up), small amount of cash. I like the whistle and mirror idea so I might have to adopt those too. Cheers Mike The whistle is not only for emergency "Here I am" use. I've also used it as an animal-deterrent. A quick blast on an Acme Thunderer makes cows, etc, take a couple of steps back. The mirror not only lets me look in places I couldn't otherwise look (such as the far side of crinkly fences), it also lets me look in places that I could look but only if I get down on hands and knees, and although for many people getting down on hands and knees is no big deal, I can tell you that with my current dodgy thigh, it's nice not to have to. Quote Link to comment
+Micky Two Pints Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 drsolly said: The whistle is not only for emergency "Here I am" use. I've also used it as an animal-deterrent. A quick blast on an Acme Thunderer makes cows, etc, take a couple of steps back. The mirror not only lets me look in places I couldn't otherwise look (such as the far side of crinkly fences), it also lets me look in places that I could look but only if I get down on hands and knees, and although for many people getting down on hands and knees is no big deal, I can tell you that with my current dodgy thigh, it's nice not to have to. Well, that's really convinced me now. I've had a couple of run ins with our four legged mooing friends in the past and whilst waving my trekking pole about helps, a whistle would be just the job. Thanks Mike Quote Link to comment
+GEO-BREIN Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 The following items are in my bagpack: Reserve 35mm cannisters Log books (different sizes) plastic bags rubber bands pencils 2 pens a mini toolbox with tweezers, pincer, nippers, ... even mini screwdrivers camera and different lenses pocket knife (big ;-)) binoculars sunglasses ... Looks a lot but it's doable. Oh yeah ... and to the side of the backpack I have my walking stick / pricker. Quote Link to comment
+drsolly Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 ... and to the side of the backpack I have my walking stick / pricker. I keep mine in my hand. Quote Link to comment
+Original A1 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 If I'm in the car cache and dashing: GPS and Bic pen (has handy bit on lid which helps on tricky log extractions). If leaving the car for a short walk, or don't have the car at all: GPS, pen, mobile, wallet and car keys, if relevant. If going for a longer walk: Rucksack with GPS clipped onto handy D hook thingie, pen(s), spare batteries, sustenance, water, spare clothing, depending on the time of year, sometimes, but not necessarily camera, Compeed, my Magnetic North TB (which lives in the rucksack) and my Leki poles. In the car, there are more wet wipes, water, some spare log books and tupperware (which I invariably forget to put in the rucksack), spare batteries, spare pens, boots, wellies, head torch (currently without relevant batteries) and even my other trackables (which I then forget to take to the events!). Quote Link to comment
+GEO-BREIN Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 ... and to the side of the backpack I have my walking stick / pricker. I keep mine in my hand. LOL. Obviously I ment, when i'm not using it. ;-) Quote Link to comment
+drsolly Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 ... and to the side of the backpack I have my walking stick / pricker. I keep mine in my hand. LOL. Obviously I ment, when i'm not using it. ;-) And my little stick of Blackpool rock. Quote Link to comment
tewskbury cashers Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 ... and to the side of the backpack I have my walking stick / pricker. I keep mine in my hand. LOL. Obviously I ment, when i'm not using it. ;-) And my little stick of Blackpool rock. Quote Link to comment
tewskbury cashers Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 well as i am a virgin geo nutt , only done 8 so far, i have ordered some geo cards to leave in the med and larger finds . 250 from vista print £7 . just learning so i have allready twigged you need plasters wet wipes in van for buttie time towel etc. carring pen and pencil gps on i phone and my old garmin i used for off roading (landrover days) i few years ago looking forward to meeting a few local cashers soon ,,,? cheers paul Quote Link to comment
+desertrabbit Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 I usually take some water, food, gps\iphone, torch, pen and some trinkets! Quote Link to comment
+Dave's Piglings Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 gardening gloves the mini piglings will stick their hands into all sorts of nooks and crannies as long as you give them a glove first! Quote Link to comment
+skippyp Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 so far the walking pole from walmart has been my best investment.. good for spiderwebs, random branches and brush, checking ledges I can't reach. Second on my list is flushable saline wipes for face and hands to feel fresh on the drive home. And then tweezers. Quote Link to comment
+skids181 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 GPS, map and compass, pen/pencil, whistle, survival blanket, 1st aid kit, hydration bladder, snacks for kids, wooly hat and gloves, camera. New to this so didn't think about tweezers until realised I needed them! Quote Link to comment
+mcwomble Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I found the need for a new addition this weekend. Having pushed a 35mm micro pot into the wrong (closed) round hole on a gate post - blue-tak came to the rescue in retrieving it Quote Link to comment
+Glyn Morris Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Umbrella is with me whether caching or being outdoors for any reason. My essential outdoors item. Quote Link to comment
+mellers Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 (IN THE RUCKSACK) GPS i-pod Spare batteries for GPS Pen Pencil OS map (Explorer if I have it, Landranger if I don't) Heavy duty rigger Gloves Latex gloves Afterbite Anthisan Antiseptic cream Bottled water Camera Screwdriver Forehead torch Maglite torch Scissors Tweezers Mirror Tissues Wet wipes Anti-bacterial hand gel Paper Paracetamol Ibuprofen Sticking plasters Spare 35mm film pots Spare logs Spare "Congratulations you've found it" notes Plastic bag Any trackables I've picked up which need moving on (In the winter, when I'm going by bus) extra jumper for the bus ride home Old mobile phone without any sim card in it (for pretending I'm on the phone when I have to loiter) 2-way radio (when I'm caching with a friend) Spare batteries for the radios (IN THE CAR) Walking stick Spare socks Long-sleeved anorak Bottled water Quote Link to comment
+Micky Two Pints Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Further to earlier logs, I've now acquired an Acme Thunderer and one of these: Cunning New Tool which I'm looking forward to putting to good use and I know exactly which cache I'm starting on as there's an 'easy' cache nearby that I just can't find but everyone else can . I'm hoping my super new tool will do the trick Mike Quote Link to comment
+Bloodheart Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I'm very new so still adding - bear in mind too I'm largely urban caching, and I rely on public transport and foot power to get to caches. I carry mobile phone (GPS, internet and camera), MP3 player, drink, plasters, umbrella, paper towels for water-logged caches, tweezers, spare logs (varying sizes), swag and any TB/GC's, pencil and pen, antibacterial hand-wipes, note book, a magic wand (in place of a stick for rooting around places), spare nano cache in case I accidently lose someone else's, and I always make sure I have change in case I get too far out and have to get a bus home. Quote Link to comment
+mellers Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Cunning New Tool Me likey. Shame it's out of stock! Just as an aside, this (with this stuck on the end) is a tool I own, which I have considered taking with me to a cache - but have never actually done so! Certainly too big for taking on the bus! I HAVE taken an aluminium step ladder to a cache before! Quote Link to comment
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