Guest CaptHawke Posted July 19, 2001 Share Posted July 19, 2001 quote:Originally posted by Robereno: Yep, You're the only one. Guns, knives, snakebite kits and no need for TP: Boy, you guys are a bunch of tough hombres! Quote Link to comment
Guest Moss Trooper Posted July 19, 2001 Share Posted July 19, 2001 Yer now know what the printout of the cache page is for.. Moss Quote Link to comment
Guest k2dave Posted July 19, 2001 Share Posted July 19, 2001 GPS printout compass 1st aid kit (to treat the poison ivy I will get) cellphone palm vx camelback w/ water map if I have one bug spray pepper spray (can't get that mixed up w/ bug spray) trinkets spare batteries 2way radio if going w/ wife Quote Link to comment
Guest db8tr Posted July 19, 2001 Share Posted July 19, 2001 always carry about half a roll. I take out the core and flatten it to save weight and space. Either your buddies or yourself will eventually thank you. Quote Link to comment
Guest markiw Posted July 19, 2001 Share Posted July 19, 2001 Garmin etrex Vista Compass Swiss army knife Bear bells Ribbon to mark trails Batteries flashlight Candle Waterproof matches Water Walking Stick One pretty cool looking hat. Quote Link to comment
Guest poppyseed Posted July 19, 2001 Share Posted July 19, 2001 Even if I'm going to a park stash (about all I've done so far), I still pack like I'm going for a day hike on a more challenging trail. And I pack for a day hike almost as thoroughly as I would for a backpacking trip. Better safe than sorry, and you learn to minimize weight (or deal with it). Typically take: Yellow eTrex Cache pages pen Zip-Lock bags (two sizes) extra log book Suunto compass (that I haven't learned to use yet, being a neophyte still) small flashlight WATER camera (digital, of course) SPARE BATTERIES plenty of cache-worthy trade items hat hand sanitizer Boots. Good ones. Love my Lowas. Expensive but worth it. Never worn with cotton socks. Never. small first-aid kit bug spray that I usually forget to put on until I'm half-eaten already. Am going to throw an extra pair of Thorlos, some TP and a junk CD (nifty idea) in my pack. Friend and I are going backpacking in a couple of weeks and hope to place a cache. Naturally, the equipment list will be much more comprehensive for that little jaunt. [This message has been edited by poppyseed (edited 19 July 2001).] Quote Link to comment
Guest k2dave Posted July 20, 2001 Share Posted July 20, 2001 I take TP on long hikes. And for those who think they can do the leif thing if nature calls maybe you should read the poison ivy thread: http://forums.Groundspeak.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/000485.html Quote Link to comment
Guest Monz Posted July 20, 2001 Share Posted July 20, 2001 Being a Yorkshire Lad... * Pair on dads old pit boots ter stop thee feet from damagin't paths in't woods * Snot rag ter keep't sun of thee head * Black puddin butties fer dinner * oh I... and't GPS Have just been told to translate fer non-Yorkies Pit boots - Black steel toe capped workwear Snot Rag - Handkerchief Black Puddin - coaggulated pigs blood in a sausage type wrapping Butties - sandwiches GPS - No Idea, but everyone includes these three letters in their mails [This message has been edited by Monz (edited 20 July 2001).] [This message has been edited by Monz (edited 20 July 2001).] Quote Link to comment
Guest Peter Scholtz Posted July 20, 2001 Share Posted July 20, 2001 Garmin Etrex Palm IIIx Nokia 7710 IXLA Digital Camera First Aid Kit Space Blanket Pepper Spray Pocket Knife Water Hat Zip Lock Bags Log book and Pen AA & AAA Batteries Cache Exchange Items Small Garden Shovel Maps Matches Compass Flashlight and my car keys. ------------------ Peter Scholtz www.biometrics.co.za [This message has been edited by Peter Scholtz (edited 20 July 2001).] Quote Link to comment
Guest Show Me The Cache Posted July 26, 2001 Share Posted July 26, 2001 The reason so few people mentioned taking an empty sack for collecting trash along the trails is that we all do it automatically. Right? Quote Link to comment
Guest FBDayoff Posted July 27, 2001 Share Posted July 27, 2001 I also suggest a pair of binoculars. JDM Louisville, KY Quote Link to comment
Guest Guppy Posted July 27, 2001 Share Posted July 27, 2001 quote:Originally posted by McIrish:I probably should post this in the "things I have done wrong" section, but I thought I would let you know what happened to me. Out on a hunt, the GPS said we were less than 500 feet from the cache. So, deciding to travel light, I left my water bottle in the car. Big Mistake. Lesson learned!! No matter how close the GPS says I am, I always lug along my water jug!!! We had a same but different situation last night. Only a mile away. No big deal. Ended up bushwacking a lot. Up, down, over hill, over dale type of thing. The sun wasn't going to last forever either. Found a road and decided we should stay on it even though we didn't know for sure it would help but it had to be better than bushwacking in the dark. Our pace quickened and the conversation died. I'm sure we were thinking the same thing. STUPID! We made it but not by much. It was dark. We learned a HUGE lesson. Now it's: Multi-tool, flashlight, waterproof matches, sweatshirt/space blanket, first-aid kit, AND we're shopping for a cell phone today. Two previously stupid but smarter today geocachers. Quote Link to comment
Guest TresOkies Posted August 8, 2001 Share Posted August 8, 2001 on ropeCable ties I have a variety of packs that I use. For easy to medium hikes/caches, I use a book pack. For long hikes, I use an REI pack with padding and good weight distribution. When I get to the trailhead, I may remove items after I use them (bug spray, sunscreen, etc.) and I may decide that others aren't necessary. Quote Link to comment
jwillis Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 We bring over-stuffed fannypacks with us. Which includes: Extra batteries Digital camera (For those locationless caches) Moist towelettes Rain poncho flashlight The gps (Etrex Legend C) The kid and dog pen and pencils Goodies for cache Paper for cache seeking (Normally left in car) two way radios And our car includes: Cache containers More cache goodies More moist towelettes 4 gatorade water bottles binder of papers for caches Water in tub for dog Cell phone Well I probably left out a half a dozen things, but you get the picture... Happy caching! Quote Link to comment
+Marcie/Eric Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 This is the oldest resurrected thread i've ever seen almost 4 years. Quote Link to comment
+sept1c_tank Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 And I notice the spelling of the word that is our hobby has mutated over time. Let's see who can resurrect an older one! Quote Link to comment
+Marcie/Eric Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 And I notice the spelling of the word that is our hobby has mutated over time. Let's see who can resurrect an older one! jo-ee-cash-ing? Quote Link to comment
Broken Knee Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 For day hiking/ Geocaching in my day pack I carry: GPS unit Compass (back up) Ham Radio HT (yes, I'm licesened) cell phone topo map of area Rain poncho 2 liters water Granola bars Letherman tool Flash light Small first aid kit Wistle Large trash bag Small trash bag (cleaning up the trails) Log book pencils Geocache swap items Hard copy of the caches I'm searching (To recheck the co-ords I entered into my GPS) Sweat shirt Wind Breaker And Yes a roll of TP with a small garden shovel (Hey when natures calls in nature.........) And finally, they dont go in my day pack, but I bring them anyhow My 2 kids with teir own day packs. Quote Link to comment
+mtn-man Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 And I notice the spelling of the word that is our hobby has mutated over time. Let's see who can resurrect an older one! Naaaaaaa. Quote Link to comment
+TeamShamrock Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 (edited) Sorry for chiming in so late. This is my standard rig for a day of caching - I also have a 'ultra-lite' kit I keep in the car in case I see a cache on a non-caching day. The kit started out as the 60CS and a pen and has evolved from there based on experience in the field. The key thing in the area to worry about is heat so plenty of water and lightweight attire are the most important non-gps items on the list. In Vehicle: Garmin Dash Mount (beanbag) In Hand: GarminMAP 60CS w/ CitySelect In the Camelbak: 100L of cold water GORP (home blend) Sony DSC-W1 Digital Camera Nokia 3660 Cell Phone (with access to wap.geocaching.com) First Aid Kit (including a bite kit) DEET TeamShamrock tags (logbook stickers) TeamShamrock trinkets (metallic green "Lucky Coins") Pen KelTec P3AT w/ JHP Hydra-Shocks (hey, its Texas) 4 extra AA batteries (both the GPSr and Camera use AA) Whistle/Magnifying Glass/Magnetic Compass Aluminium Collapseable Trekking Pole Heavy Gloves Handtowel SPF 45 sunscreen On Person: Danner Radical GTX hike boots Redington Versi-Pants (in pants configuration) T-Shirt Baseball cap Smartwool light socks Edited July 19, 2005 by TeamShamrock Quote Link to comment
+Marcie/Eric Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I haven't been on alot of caching long distances. When I hike I take: Backpack Beef Jerky Granola bars Water Pepsi extra Socks and Boxers 2 pairs of gloves Hiking shoes Matches T.P. extra baggies + a couple black trash bags Firestarter log Off! Flashlight Compass Map(s) Pens/Paper Batteries Disposable Camera First-aid kit Pocket Knife (always) Leatherman tool more Water GPS PDA Quote Link to comment
+TeamAO Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 (edited) *Garmin GPSmap 60CS *Vista C Both with City Select & Topo Maps *Few bottles of water in "Polar" water bottles to keep them cool all day *Leatherman Multi-Tool *SureFire Combat Flashlight *Lensatic Compass *Aluminum Hiking Staffs *Waterproof Hiking Boots ALWAYS! *Watch *Cell Phone *PDA *Cache Page *Breathable T-Shirts *OFF! *Walkie Talkie *Sony Cybershot *One of our MILLION knives *Knowledge of Topographical Maps for surrounding area and sites to see *Perservearance Edited July 19, 2005 by Team AlphaOmega Quote Link to comment
+deimos444 Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 around town dog garmin legend digital compass reradiating antenna walking stick cell phone doggie poop bags olympus digital 5c in the field daytime ( clement weather ) all of the above .22 magnum cowboy revolver extra ammo with a few glaser safety slugs water walking stick TP ( of course ) hard copy map 2 way multi channel radio paper towels wet wipes extra batteries ( recently charged ) dried fruit and pemmican nighttime all of the above 2 AA LED flashlight one road flare inclemant weather all of the above rain slicker waterproof bag. I always keep the weight of my tucker kit below 20 lbs. this is my usual for non overnighters but i really prefer my toyota truck camper shell for overnighters. doggie sleeps in the front and I sleep in the back. Quote Link to comment
chumandskeeter Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Well lets see....my wife and daughter to start with. Garmin 60CS, a back pack with water, toilet paper, compass, space blankets, first aid kit, cell phone, knife, and a few other emergency items. Let me not forget a Glock 17 with night sights. Never know what or who you might run into in the woods. Quote Link to comment
chumandskeeter Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Whoops...forgot the Streamlight Stinger XT flashlight! Quote Link to comment
+zengrasshopper Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Camelback Mule w/ 100oz hydration bladder Yellow Etrex, soon to be a Lowrance iFinder Hunt Extra Batteries Copies of cache page Map of Area Compass Log book and Pen and Pencil, and trinkets Digital Camera Bug spray – Sunscreen First Aid Kit Magnesium Fire Starter MSR Mini-Works Water Purifier Swiss Army Knife, Buck Vanguard in backpack Princeton Tec Aurora Surefire G2 Nitrolon Toilet Paper Latex Gloves Meal Ready to Eat – repackaged to reduce bulk HOOAH bars Raingear Walking Stick Kimber 1911 with two extra magazines Pair of well broken in Danner shoes, or boots A few trash bags I know, my wife just laughs. You should see all the junk I take with me hunting. Jon Quote Link to comment
Ateam-KY Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 (edited) We take: Hiking boots The backpack(s) GPS Garmin Vista CX(loaded with maps) Flashlights (at least 3)must come from our caving Extra batteries for lights, camera and GPS Compass(s) w/signal mirror paper maps Camera Ham Radio HT(more reliable than phone) Cell Phone First Aid kit Glock 22c (extra ammo) Binoculars Water at least .5 liter per person usually 1 liter+ water filtering pump Pepsi can stove, fuel and mess kit(from my backpacking gear) rain gear hat(s) do rags bug spray sunscreen Whistle lighter(wind and water proof) Gerber or leather man multi-tool Cache gifts trash bags extra socks maybe even extra clothes micro sized sleeping bag rain poncho trecking poles (used with poncho for making tent) TP and trowel (for cat-holes) powdered drink singles snack bars or GORP Romain Noodles Jerky I think that is about it... or at least it should be.... mercy that is a lot of stuff. Edited June 14, 2009 by Ateam-KY Quote Link to comment
+Wooden Cyclist Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 (edited) I live by the KISS rule so my list includes Blackberry Curve 8330 with Cachberry installed. It replaces most of the other electronic gadgets that have been list in this thread. Leatherman Juice CS4. Has plenty of gadgets to help out in most situations. Marker with extra fine tip. These will work on a log that is wet. But since I often Geocache with my son and dog, more items are needed so I ordered one of these: http://cgi.ebay.com/Tactical-Utility-Shoul...93%3A1|294%3A50 It should be delivered this week so I expect the list of items I carry to up drastically. Edited June 14, 2009 by Wooden Cyclist Quote Link to comment
+Kit Fox Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Wow!!! A twice resurrected thread Quote Link to comment
+John & Felicity Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 (edited) When letterboxing on Dartmoor (UK) with my children some years ago an essential item was the rubber stamp and ink pad. Each letterbox (cache) had its own rubber stamp and log book. We stamped their log book with our stamp, and stamped our log-book with theirs. Both owner and seeeker built up a fine collection of different designs - We and many other hiders and seekers had our own personally designed stamps - some of which were very intricate and many humerous or depicting the cache site. How about this for geocachers. We have started stamping logbooks with our old stamp and take this with us. How about some owners adding a stamp to their caches. Edited June 14, 2009 by John & Felicity Quote Link to comment
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