+geopoms Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Happy Friday everyone! I am finally able to go on my very first geocache hunt tomorrow. I would like to know what things you all take with you. I remember seeing a list somewhere, but I can't find it now. Here's what I'm taking with me: water extra battery for GPSr flashlight pen dog poop bags first aid kits (human and dog) camera small goodies to put in the cache cache notes Is there anything I'm missing? Thanks in advance! Jennifer & and the geo-dogs Quote Link to comment
+MREAGLEWO1 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Happy Friday everyone! I am finally able to go on my very first geocache hunt tomorrow. I would like to know what things you all take with you. I remember seeing a list somewhere, but I can't find it now. Here's what I'm taking with me: water extra battery for GPSr flashlight pen dog poop bags first aid kits (human and dog) camera small goodies to put in the cache cache notes Is there anything I'm missing? Thanks in advance! Jennifer & and the geo-dogs well you probably thought of this already but i had to throw it in... u said xtra batteries but what about ur gpsr.. Quote Link to comment
+Civisi Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Is there anything I'm missing? Thanks in advance! Pocket knife Extra pair of shoes and socks (to leave in car) in case you get them wet/soaked An attitude of fun Quote Link to comment
+Acts7 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 How many of you carry walking sticks? that might be something to consider carrying. The caches Ive been finding lately are not just there - usually there is a bunck of brush etc covering them. I don't want to go blindly sticking my hands in a pile of kindling so to speak. Quote Link to comment
+Macinvilas Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 A compass is a must if your going out in the country. What if your GPS'r dies. Cell phone also Quote Link to comment
+Danuw Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 gloves for picking up or moving nasty stuff, screw driver and needle nose pliers, for poking around and retrieving and opening some caches, a little note pad to jot down notes about the cache, exrtra pen plastic baggies, some type of bag or knapsack to hold all this. Cellphone is a real emergency neede item. Little flashlight for those dark places. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 It all depends on where you are hunting caches. If you are heading off deep into the forest you should bring enough to spend the night in case of an emergency. You never know if you will get lost, snap an ankle or whatever and being prepared may save your life, or at the very least keep you from being extremely uncomfortable If you are just caching around town and in local dog poop parks then all you really need is a GPS, a pen some swag and maybe a flashlight. Quote Link to comment
+...The Girl Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 I usually take Criminal with me in case I feel like doing something naughty. He's the perfect accomplice. Quote Link to comment
+wesleykey Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 (edited) never mind.....duplicate recommendation Edited March 19, 2007 by wesleykey Quote Link to comment
+NatureGuy360 Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 (edited) When I first started Geocaching I would take anything and everything with me! I always looked like I was about to embark on a three day excursion for what was really just a 10 minute trek into the woods. More recently however I have started carrying less and less with me and now I only carry the bare essentials which are my GPS unit, a pen to write with, and maybe a couple of trade items. Edited March 21, 2007 by heyjonathan101 Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I usually take Criminal with me in case I feel like doing something naughty. He's the perfect accomplice. What, he likes wedgies? Quote Link to comment
+egami Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Happy Friday everyone! I am finally able to go on my very first geocache hunt tomorrow. I would like to know what things you all take with you. I remember seeing a list somewhere, but I can't find it now. Here's what I'm taking with me: water extra battery for GPSr flashlight pen dog poop bags first aid kits (human and dog) camera small goodies to put in the cache cache notes Is there anything I'm missing? Thanks in advance! Jennifer & and the geo-dogs I'm almost always packin' heat... Quote Link to comment
+usyoopers Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 We always take a camera...you never know what neat place you are being taken to! Quote Link to comment
+PlantAKiss Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 (edited) I take my dog. He's my most important accessory. Second most important--my camera. Third...my cell phone in case I do something stupid. Mini-backpack with swag, note pad, extra log books, pens, bandana, sig cards, flashlight, tissues, snack baggies, plastic bag (for CITO), frozen water bottle, dog treats, hidey-pokey stick. That's about it. Oh yeah...GPSr. Edited March 20, 2007 by PlantAKiss Quote Link to comment
+K and J Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 If you do any kind of micro caching tweezers are a must! One day wee found a micro but couldn't get the log out so we ran over to a local store, bought some tweezers and used them to fetch the log with ease and we've been packing them with us ever since. Quote Link to comment
+ac7ss Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 A strong magnet on a stick or string is useful for those 'curiously' tinned caches in pokey holes. A 'J' bent piece of wire will also do the trick. Quote Link to comment
+Mountain Junkie Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 How many of you carry walking sticks? that might be something to consider carrying. The caches Ive been finding lately are not just there - usually there is a bunck of brush etc covering them. I don't want to go blindly sticking my hands in a pile of kindling so to speak. I always take a walking stick when I am on foot. On the bike I have a pair of leather gloves to stick my hand into and under those old logs. On foot the stick has helped me back off dog attacks. On the bike I just get on the other side of it. But none of these has ever happend to me while after a cache. I always take a snack with me...Protein bar, or something. I always seem to stay out a lot longer than I plan to......Just one more then I will head home. Pretty soon supper has came and gone. Quote Link to comment
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