+firestronaut Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I'm new to geocaching, but I'm already addicted! I'm using an old camera bag as my "geocaching" bag. So far it contains some swap items, pens and some nice little notes to make the next finder hopefully smile. My GPS is my phone which is constantly on me. Would you recommend anything else for my little bag? Quote Link to comment
+Gitchee-Gummee Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 It depends a lot on where it is that you are going to do your caching...... (everyone needs) flashlight (or torch to some); mechanic's grabber and/or extendable long reach magnet (they also work as prods in those deep, dark holes); gloves -- latex and other preferably; small first aid kit; notepad (for your own use -- always keep trackable number until it is logged and gone from you, 'cuz mistakes happen) pencils never fail as do ink pens -- take both; muchies and water for those longer treks Those are basics. Some need more things, such as long hikers, wilderness cachers, etc. Quote Link to comment
+Running Crazy Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 (edited) In addition to the above, I would add a mirror (extendable) to look under and around things, zip lock bags, 35mm film containers, plastic bags for garbage CITO while you're out, bug repellent, extra batteries for your various gadgets. Water and snacks. Edited March 25, 2012 by Running Crazy Quote Link to comment
+ZeeCaching Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 My first caching experience I got eaten up by bugs and sunburned like a lobster, so I recommend sunscreen and bugspray as well. And spare batteries if you will be using a GPSr Quote Link to comment
sabrefan7 Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I normally go on non cell phone cacheing friendly extended hikes. So I take along a drink and some granola bars. I keep a real compass and pocket knife and some times trail maps in my pack too. Oh and a towel if you have read Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy you will know why. Quote Link to comment
+T.D.M.22 Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 My current bag Consists of GPSr Camera Small first aid kit "Swiss Army" type knife Extra logs and baggies Any TB's I have Pencil/Sharpie and Pen Notebook 2 nano's Wire My car contains Big first aid kit Wire cutters Electric/duct tape snacks/water extra keys Flashlight Sweater, winter coat, windbreaker and raingear. In my pockets usually have Folding-good quality knife some kind of writing stick cell phone keys Anything else-bear spray, walking stick, maps will be taken as need since most caches I find are urban and not to far from people. Quote Link to comment
+firestronaut Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 Thanks for all the suggestions! I've added the things I have lying around the house, and put others on my shopping list Quote Link to comment
+RK Finds Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 (edited) As a relatively new cacher, I've found my Trekking pole (as I learned from GeoTrekker26) a valuable tool for poking around, moving leaves, etc. It's also nice for going up and down slopes! Also I would reiterate, please carry a few sizes of replacement logs and plastic bags. You will encounter many full, or wet logs that you can remedy with these supplies. Of all the tools I carry, I've used my tweezers and mirror the most. Edited March 26, 2012 by RK Finds Quote Link to comment
+jeffNbama Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I got this for geocaching and now I tote it in my pocket all the time.http://www.leatherman.com/product/Micra Quote Link to comment
+StarBrand Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Don't forget a hat of some kind and some garden gloves. A disposable emergency poncho is also nice to have. Quote Link to comment
+Team Periwinkle Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I always keep my retrieved and in-transit travel bugs in my geocaching bag / sling / kit, so they don't get lost. And I really like these business cards: http://shop.geocaching.com/default/starter-kits/essential-gear/geocaching-trail-cards-25-pack-1.html Quote Link to comment
+AKStafford Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Bug spray & sunscreen. Extra pens. Extra keys for your vehicle. Water. Swag. Ziplock bags. Leatherman tool. Extra bullets for gun (we are in Alaska... moose & bears are an issue.) Extra AA batteries for GPS. Flashlight. Quote Link to comment
+rachanel Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I have gone on a full on hike caching adventure a few times, were I brought a homemade first aid kit, food, water, camera, and sun screen yadda yadda like every one else said. For short treks, I usually have a pen and my GPS. A normal adventure, for me, basically consists of pens, camera, GPS, car keys, phone, snackies, and bug spray. Quote Link to comment
+david_and_h Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 As a relatively new cacher, I've found my Trekking pole (as I learned from GeoTrekker26) a valuable tool for poking around, moving leaves, etc. It's also nice for going up and down slopes! Also I would reiterate, please carry a few sizes of replacement logs and plastic bags. You will encounter many full, or wet logs that you can remedy with these supplies. Of all the tools I carry, I've used my tweezers and mirror the most. Wrap a few turns of duct-tape around your hiking pole and you'll have it if you need it. Better than moleskin for covering blisters. Quote Link to comment
+hansen216 Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 I use a Camelbak bag with several pockets. I carry a Point and shoot digital camera, swag, tweezers, pens, pencils (mechanical), Paper, logs, Geocaching pamplets for muggles, flashlight(s), batteries, and my GPSr. As I cache more I find I add what I need more and more. I am sure as the years go on it will change. I tend to trade less and less often and just find caches now. I really like the idea of a mirror that someone else said as well as the magnetic wand... Quote Link to comment
+WRASTRO Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 It depends a lot on where it is that you are going to do your caching...... (everyone needs) flashlight (or torch to some); mechanic's grabber and/or extendable long reach magnet (they also work as prods in those deep, dark holes); gloves -- latex and other preferably; small first aid kit; notepad (for your own use -- always keep trackable number until it is logged and gone from you, 'cuz mistakes happen) pencils never fail as do ink pens -- take both; muchies and water for those longer treks Those are basics. Some need more things, such as long hikers, wilderness cachers, etc. I like the first sentence. I read the (everyone needs) and I cringe. I guess I have been doing it wrong for over 8 years. What I pack for any given caching outing depends on where I am going caching. My most common caching equipment these days is my phone and a pen. I have lots of other stuff that I add based on where I will be caching. I have tools and a compass and maps available when needed. I take food and water and other stuff when appropriate for my intended caching destination. Quote Link to comment
+randco Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 In addition to what everyone has mentioned we also take an assorted sizes of ziplock log bags and spare logs. You never know when you might gfind a cache and the log is full or soggy wet. We also have a couple of "pill bottle caches" in the bag in case we find a destroyed cache. Quote Link to comment
+The Wandering Drew Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 (edited) Contents of my geobag (Wow didn't realise I carried so much!) 1 liter water flask 1/2 liter water flask Packing tape Sunscreen Hand Sanitizer Deodorant Cable ties Box cutter Nail pliers Log rolling tool Calculator Notebook Misc geocaching promotional docs Pencils Pens Garmin eTrex 10 Manual compass Bag 'o Swag Small LED torch LED "headlight" Spare batteries Camera (Fuji Finepix S6500fd) Paper napkins (great for cleaning up water logged caches) Rubber gloves Dozen of each size Ziplock bags Micro cache container Hi visibility jacket (works great in the middle of muddleville, they don't even notice you!) 30ft Hi visibility rope Other things that would be great (still haven't got yet) Inspection mirror Mechanics grabber tool (also one with a magnet, great for finding mag caches) Edited April 9, 2012 by thewanderingdrew Quote Link to comment
+FolsomNatural Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Here's what's in my swag-bag: Quote Link to comment
+TeamTwoStar Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 These are the items that have become part of my geocaching bag: Pens Camera Extra Logs Mirror (for difficult to find micros and nanos) Gloves (to protect my hands; who knows where I might be sticking them) Flash Light (mini for crevases, Big for Night caches and caches found at night) Swag (small and large items) Bandaids Tweezers GPS Extra Litium Batteries Compass (for difficult GZ areas) Panchoes That covers 97% of any situation that I have run into while out geocaching. Most of the time though I only need my GPS and a Pen. Quote Link to comment
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