+keylev Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 So I was wondering what you all have in your 'tool kits'? Needed a screwdriver today and tweezers the other day.... Quote Link to comment
+The_Incredibles_ Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Tweezers for nanos and ticks. Swiss army knife and pepper spray for defense against muggles. Quote Link to comment
+sasqwatches Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) What we carry tweezers, micro needle nose pliers, pick set, safety pin, swiss army knife, extendable magnet, extendable mirror, lighter, head lamp flashlights, first aid kit, sanitizer, side arm a really good bug spray. All tucked into a multi compartment old back pack. Edited January 5, 2014 by sasqwatches Quote Link to comment
+Chief301 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) Swiss Army Knife and Gerber multi tool for all tool-related needs (SAK also handles the tweezer jobs). Also: Roll of camo duct tape (for cache repairs) Spare log sheets of various sizes Geocaching handouts for curious muggles Cheap emergency poncho Flashlight Extra pens & markers "Regular" compass Spare batteries for GPS Hand sanitizer Hand towel Insect repellant Hydrocortisone cream Work gloves A few swag items I really need to add some band aids and I'm thinking of adding a 2-3 ft. roll of stiff wire (for fashioning a hook/reaching tool....I've needed one on occasion) Edited January 5, 2014 by Chief301 Quote Link to comment
+astrowolf67 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 We carry tweezers, but, our most used tool, is a Schrade multi tool. Quote Link to comment
+sasqwatches Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) Swiss Army Knife and Gerber multi tool for all tool-related needs (SAK also handles the tweezer jobs). Also: Spare batteries for GPS(forgot about those) I'm thinking of adding a 2-3 ft. roll of stiff wire (for fashioning a hook/reaching tool....I've needed one on occasion) (GREAT IDEA) Edited January 5, 2014 by sasqwatches Quote Link to comment
+keylev Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 Oh boy we have added highest strength bug spray now to our kit.... All of us got eaten badly today :-( Quote Link to comment
+keylev Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 Chief - was just wondering if the leaflets you have on hand where required is a set template or something you put together yourself. Would like to have something like that on me... Quote Link to comment
+justintim1999 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 (edited) To tell you the truth I've never used a pair of tweezers, multi tool, pliers, search lights, emergency horn, flotation device, or flair gun geocaching. Funny thing is I have most of this in my bag. I guess it is good exercise carrying around a pack that's 15 lbs heavier than it needs to be. I have used my cell phone, extra batteries, spare logs, rubber bands, small flash light, bug spray and duct tape on occasion. All the suggestions in the previous posts are good ones I've just never had to use them geocaching. I tend to carry items that would be used to repair caches that are in bad shape. That and some good swag is all you need.. you'd be surprised at how well you can improvise when you need to. Now if your planing on a 4 day hiking/geocaching trip deep into the woods you may need the flair gun. Edited January 11, 2014 by justintim1999 Quote Link to comment
+Chief301 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Chief - was just wondering if the leaflets you have on hand where required is a set template or something you put together yourself. Would like to have something like that on me... There's one on the Geocaching website that you can print out.... http://www.geocaching.com/articles/Brochures/EN/EN_Geocaching_BROCHURE.pdf There's another on geocacher-u.com but I can't make the link work for some reason. Do a search for Geocacher University. That's the one I use, it's a little less ink-intensive. Quote Link to comment
+wimseyguy Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Chief - was just wondering if the leaflets you have on hand where required is a set template or something you put together yourself. Would like to have something like that on me... There's one on the Geocaching website that you can print out.... http://www.geocaching.com/articles/Brochures/EN/EN_Geocaching_BROCHURE.pdf There's another on geocacher-u.com but I can't make the link work for some reason. Do a search for Geocacher University. That's the one I use, it's a little less ink-intensive. Geocacher University linky The brochure is in the Downloads and Printables menu. Quote Link to comment
+norfair86 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 In my bag I carry: Garmin eTrex 10 notepad/pens cutoff leather gloves compass first aid kit Swedish firesteel (though I'm not sure why this is in here lol) spare batteries bag of trade goodies spare logbooks I want to add a mechanic's mirror and an extendable magnet. I also had a small bag of bags for replacements, but that seems to have vanished recently... On my belt I have a small pouch that I never leave home without, and it has come in very handy while caching: Leatherman multi tool flashlight space pen prybar/exacto knife nut driver/prybar Right now I'm using a replica Indiana Jones satchel to carry it all, but I'm looking for something better (and with more pockets!). Quote Link to comment
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