+arrowroot Posted January 26, 2003 Posted January 26, 2003 What's handy to have along. So far, it's been winter when I cache, so no sunblock, mosquito repellent... but here's my current pack: 2 AA batteries (darn GPSMAP76s likes to die when I switch on the compass, and won't come back on unless you feed it) One or more plastic grocery bags for trash-out Waterless hand sanitizer for when trash-out turns out to be less pleasant than expected Various trinkets A couple of trail maps I've picked up from local parks (including one I found while doing my trash-out) A couple of geocaching.com pages printed for hints (moving to Palm-based) 2 Pens I am Arrowroot, son of Arrowshirt. I have many names, you know Quote
+Nurse Dave Posted January 26, 2003 Posted January 26, 2003 MARKWELL!!! Don't forget water. Gloves for blackberry bushes. ---Real men cache in shorts. Quote
Sandbar Posted January 26, 2003 Posted January 26, 2003 I can not overstate extra batteries. We use the GPS often to find the car or trail on the way back out,not just to find the cache.We use rechargeables but also pack non-rechargables in case we have not charged the backups in a while. Quote
+Cachetrotters Posted January 26, 2003 Posted January 26, 2003 thread before going any further. It is one of several common threads. don Quote
+Renegade Knight Posted January 26, 2003 Posted January 26, 2003 It takes more effort to Markwell than to answer the question. You really have to feel the need to Markwell er.. stomp. Anyway these have found their way into my 'every trip' catagor. Water Flashlight (mini mag) Compact Mirror (lets you look in places you don't want to reach) Compass (for caches that require one) Batteries. Cache Info (in my case in the PDA) That's it. Everything else varies. Wherever you go there you are. Quote
+RobAGD Posted January 26, 2003 Posted January 26, 2003 Well since mine has changed a bit since the last thread I posted in here is what I keep in my Camel Back Rim Runner. a Tube of Pens, Markers, Pencils, Emergency Whisle A Tube of NiMH Rechargeables (8) and 1 8 Pack of Energizer E2's Camera, Mini Tripod, Small first aid kit Cache Swag, my Stamp and pad, My Palmm125 with Spun / Watcher and pluckered pocket queries. Treking Pole, if its more than .5 mile hike Water Peronal Logs book, I MiniMag Flashlite, 1 LED FlashLight and now I have a Aurora head lamp I just picked up today. I have been do a fair share of night caches of late and holding a frozen MiniMag in my mouth while I write in a log book has got to stop. This changes all the time now depending on what I am doing of course but these for me are the basics now. -Robert Quote
boydg Posted January 27, 2003 Posted January 27, 2003 quote:Originally posted by RobAGD:I have been do a fair share of night caches of late and holding a frozen MiniMag in my mouth while I write in a log book has got to stop. Instead of a MiniMag, I use one of those cheap Eveready (I think...some major battery brand) flashlights they carry in the grocery store. At our local Safeway, they have two or three different models, and they all have some sort of "rubberized" surface. Fatter than a MiniMag, so you'll have to watch the drooling. Quote
+georgeandmary Posted January 27, 2003 Posted January 27, 2003 Since this is one of the most common threads has anyone taken the time to figure out the average time period for it to show up. Then we can start predicting when it will pop up agian. george Pedal until your legs cramp up and then pedal some more. Quote
+CT A-Team Posted January 27, 2003 Posted January 27, 2003 Besides the trading items that I have, I aslo bring what I call a Cache First Aid Kit. We all generally take care of each others caches, and sometimes I notice that people just post a note when they find a damaged cache. I bring along an extra Tupperware container, batteries for camera flashes, zip-lock baggies, extra pencils and sharpeners, 2 log books, and paper towels for cleaning up dirty or wet caches. Walt Quote
+arrowroot Posted January 27, 2003 Author Posted January 27, 2003 I know what I forgot to mention: Lip-balm -- a neccessity when the hawk rolls off Lake Michigan. I am Arrowroot, son of Arrowshirt. I have many names, you know Quote
+bitbrain Posted January 31, 2003 Posted January 31, 2003 Been thinking about getting one of these. Disposable Body Stapler Kit Don’t venture out into the backcountry without being fully prepared to overcome any accident. The disposable body stapler kit is perfect for treating deep cuts and lacerations suffered afield. The completely sterilized system includes stapler with 15 staples, staple remover and comes in a handy carrying pouch. Great for treating cuts on your dog as well. Disposable Body Stapler Kit Quote
+sbell111 Posted January 31, 2003 Posted January 31, 2003 I believe that Darby the Wonder Pup would seriously consider biting me if I stapled her. Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again. Quote
Buttons Brigade Posted January 31, 2003 Posted January 31, 2003 I've actually used a stapler several times. Usually when closing an ankle fracture or abdominal incisions. I'm not sure I would want to staple anything without the person being under anesthesia. They hurt less than you think when removing the staples and the scar (some times) is actually better (less noticeable) than sutures (stitches). If you have a wound big enough to staple our in the field then you'll probably need medical attention to arrive faster than you can put in all the staples. Opinions based on experiences with eTrex Vista... Quote
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