+scoobydooers Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 Weve been to a number of caches lately that after we got there we had to turn back because of high water levels. Unfinished business comes to mind, so does about any cache near wayne NJ this week. Im trying to determin if I should invest in some hip waders. Im interested in finding out if many others carry such speical equipment in the trunk of thier car for such occations... everyone except bassoon pilot, after reading his log for unfinished business its clear he doesnt let a little thing like water stand in his way Quote Link to comment
mortonfox Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 There are enough caches around that I can skip any that happen to be in flooded areas. So no, I don't bring hip waders. One of the two caches I attempted today was in a swollen river but that was the alternate so it wasn't a problem. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted December 14, 2003 Share Posted December 14, 2003 (edited) I have chest waders for trout fishing and I'd consider bringing them along if I was going for one of the swamp caches. BTW,I think Bassoonpilot does keep waders in his car, or at least he used to. You you should be able to find an inexpensive pair of hip boots at Sports Authority, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, etc... for under $30. Edited December 14, 2003 by briansnat Quote Link to comment
mortonfox Posted December 14, 2003 Share Posted December 14, 2003 You you should be able to find an inexpensive pair of hip boots at Sports Authority, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, etc... for under $30. I checked but couldn't find any in my shoe size though. I need a 15 wide. Quote Link to comment
+mr.magoo Posted December 14, 2003 Share Posted December 14, 2003 (edited) I always keep a set of swamp boots in the trunk and anytime i go in the snow or after it rains I wear them. I think i got them at cabela's for like $15 about 10 years ago and they were the best $15 I've spent. All rubber, 100% waterproof. They come to just below my knee and all me to ford water up to about 18" deep. Did Melvin's in them too without getting muddy Edited December 14, 2003 by mr.magoo Quote Link to comment
+lostinjersey Posted December 21, 2003 Share Posted December 21, 2003 when I had my minivan I did because they fit nicely under the 3rd row seat. Now that I've got the CR-V dont because I have no such cubby to hide them under. But Generalyl speaking I'll have a decent idea if I need it or not in advance of going out so I'll be able to prepare appropriately. Quote Link to comment
+JMBella Posted December 21, 2003 Share Posted December 21, 2003 I haven't done a cache yet that i wasn't ok with just a good pair of hiking boots. But as I continue to expand my caching area I'm sure I'll be needing a pair of hip boots. I do plan on investing in a pair and keeping them in the jeep all the time. Quote Link to comment
+Team Og Rof A Klaw Posted December 25, 2003 Share Posted December 25, 2003 I bring my wellies or hip waders unless they're really needed. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted December 25, 2003 Share Posted December 25, 2003 (edited) I haven't done a cache yet that i wasn't ok with just a good pair of hiking boots. But as I continue to expand my caching area I'm sure I'll be needing a pair of hip boots. I do plan on investing in a pair and keeping them in the jeep all the time. When you expand your hunt out this way you'll need them...at least right now. Edited December 25, 2003 by briansnat Quote Link to comment
+Lazyboy & Mitey Mite Posted December 25, 2003 Share Posted December 25, 2003 Waders are a good idea and I've used them a couple of times. I've also used scuba gear and a canoe. Lots of interesting caches out there. Quote Link to comment
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