+Beagle Posted February 13, 2003 Posted February 13, 2003 Hey people. It seems that everytime I go out looking for a cache, I think of something else I would like to have with me. Shy of loading up a backpack with all my worldly posessions, I starting a mental list of those things I would need most and wondered what everyone else takes with them. I realize that this might be an old topic, but since the things you carry might have changed, I thought it might be a good question to ask... Beagle
+Mr. Snazz Posted February 13, 2003 Posted February 13, 2003 ...a gigantic, oversized poster of Atlantic City, and on the back side is the text, in larger-than-life letters, "Discuss new features (or feature requests), bugs, etc. specific to the Geocaching.com site."...although I have no earthly idea why.
+Tsegi Mike and Desert Viking Posted February 14, 2003 Posted February 14, 2003 For urban microcaching, we take a mirror. Tweezers are a must for urban and rural caches (cactus needles can hurt ). And we always carry an extra set of batteries and a pen.
Lefty Skywalker Posted February 14, 2003 Posted February 14, 2003 Depends on how far from town, and how far from the road the cache is. But I usually have a medium size Swiss Army knife, water, snacks, and a small first aid kit. I should have sunscreen too but I often forget this time of year. Also I keep the "Ten Essentials" in my car, minus the map. What Would Yoda Do?
+Markwell Posted February 15, 2003 Posted February 15, 2003 Some historical threads on the subject: whats in your ruck?(backpack) What do you carry in your pack (if you carry one)? What do you carry when caching? What extra gear do you carry?? What to carry in your backpack? There's a whole lotta lists out there. Markwell Chicago Geocaching
+Polgara Posted February 15, 2003 Posted February 15, 2003 Toilet paper...cause the bears don't like to share...just kidding, i always take batteries and pens. True-North
+DustyJacket Posted February 15, 2003 Posted February 15, 2003 After today, I am going to carry a GPS case that has a belt-loop. Good news: I still have the GPS Bad news: I don't have my case and spare rechargeable batteries. DustyJacket ...If life was fair, a banana split would cure cancer.
+TRIOGEO Posted February 16, 2003 Posted February 16, 2003 For the TRIOGEO family (wife, 3 yr old, and me) we take: Blackhawk Industries Cyclone (100 oz H2O x 2)2400ci of storage (with side packs) Magellan meridian Gold Case for Gps (on shoulder strap) Cell phone Whistle (on shoulder strap) First aid kit Leatherman tool (on shoulder strap) Spare socks (for everyone) spare Shorts (for everyone) Spare t shirt (for everyone) Diapers Wipes Toilet paper Lighter Firestarter Signal mirror Compass Ziplock bags Pens Cahce pages Notebook Emergency blanket (large size - for shelter also) Flashlight (X2 - Surefire 8ax and 2D flood) Chemlight sticks (keeps child amused at dusk) Cache items (for trade) Zip ties 50' of climbing rope Carabiners Large plastic trash bags (for trash and panchos) Digital Camera Small binoculars Frs radios Spare batteries MRE's Snacks & light food (have lunch/dinner while out) Glock entrenching tool (camp shovel) Glock model 27 .40 S&W (in M16 magazine pouch) Seems like much, but packs all together in a nice little package that we can take anywhere. Living in South Florida, we see sudden and violent weather changes, and having my family with me on all of our caches, I like being prepared! Besides, I have the light pack, the wife carries the child when needed! LOL You can see the Cyclone at: http://www.blackhawkindustries.com/product_catalog.asp?option=search&searchterms=cyclone [This message was edited by TRIOGEO on February 16, 2003 at 10:40 AM.] [This message was edited by TRIOGEO on February 16, 2003 at 10:49 AM.]
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