So like the title says i found a RCP/CMP Drain and i was wondering what i should bring/need when i go document it for UER and my YouTube Channel?

i'll describe what the Drain looks from my scouting:

- The drain is near my local river (its a drain off for the river).
- It has a BIG metal hatch but it doesn't close all the way so it's easy to open from both sides.
- When you look into the pipe it starts out as a short CMP pipe that leads to a small room with a
dirt floor, it also has rocks and water in it.
- Just after the room it turns into a RCP pipe that turns into the dark void (looks like a back breaker but you never know until your in it).
- The drain is a bit up the bank of the river so i don't have to worry about water coming in because the river never goes that high.
- The drain has no water flow 99% of the time even when it rains, when it does have water flow its a very small amount of rain

items that i'm bringing:

- a friend just in case of a emergency or something.
- flash lights.
- my phone aka my camera.
- a small bag.
- water.
- food.
- extra socks.
- a notebook to make a map of the drain.

feel free to tell me anything like what i should bring/do/don't do, i only went into 1 other drain back in 2017 so some help would be great!

CHALK to mark your trail on the wall. It's harder to get lost in complex drains that way.

Optimally, you'd want to bring a pickup truck.

Rubber boots if you have them. Depending on the height of the water some knee high rubber boots will keep you warm(ish) and dry, especially if the water is cold. Granted, they're more necessary in sanitary sewers, but it never hurts to keep your feet dry.

I've started to get into draining to add to your list:

- headlamp; if you're going to be doing more drains a headlamp is super useful to keep your hands free while still being able to see
- work-gloves; Not always needed, but useful if you're going to be climbing up dirty/rusty ladders to manholes
- boots; maybe not super applicable to this specific case but I hate wet feet!

Beer.

In warmer months, I like to just roll through in a ratty old pair of sneakers, but if the water's still cold, you'll want waterproof boots of some sort, the taller the better.

Check the weather forecast. "No Drains When It Rains." Seriously. Drains can fill surprisingly fast with surprisingly little rainfall.

Let someone on the outside know where and when you're going in and have them waiting for an "I'm out" text/call.

Multiple flashlights per person, each with fresh batteries. Your phone light does NOT count in this equation.

Draining is a shit-ton of fun, have a blast.

Just mind the weather.

How big in diameter is it?
It's designed to handle at least 1/3 of that volume in water.
Just because it's bone dry doesn't mean it will stay that way.
It's springtime ie water runoffs from storms and winter are possible.
Error on the side of caution...

Always carry multiple quality flashlights... preferably waterproof and impact resistant.

Posted by Radio2600 CHALK to mark your trail on the wall. It's harder to get lost in complex drains that way. Optimally, you'd want to bring a pickup truck.

Ok i'll add chalk to my list of items. i would love to bring a pickup but i can't even stand in it lol.

Posted by Aran Rubber boots if you have them. Depending on the height of the water some knee high rubber boots will keep you warm(ish) and dry, especially if the water is cold. Granted, they're more necessary in sanitary sewers, but it never hurts to keep your feet dry.

Unfortunately i don't have boots but i do have waterproof shoes so i hope i will not run into deep water.

Posted by theradioguy I've started to get into draining to add to your list: - headlamp; if you're going to be doing more drains a headlamp is super useful to keep your hands free while still being able to see - work-gloves; Not always needed, but useful if you're going to be climbing up dirty/rusty ladders to manholes - boots; maybe not super applicable to this specific case but I hate wet feet!

I have a few headlamps from the dollar store same with the work gloves so i'll bring them with me, boots on the other hand... i don't have anything so i just will bring some extra shoes.

Posted by NotBatman Beer. In warmer months, I like to just roll through in a ratty old pair of sneakers, but if the water's still cold, you'll want waterproof boots of some sort, the taller the better. Check the weather forecast. "No Drains When It Rains." Seriously. Drains can fill surprisingly fast with surprisingly little rainfall. Let someone on the outside know where and when you're going in and have them waiting for an "I'm out" text/call. Multiple flashlights per person, each with fresh batteries. Your phone light does NOT count in this equation.

i don't drink so i'll skip on that. I don't have boots so i'll bring extra pair of shoes so i can swap them out after.

with the weather im going on a day that has no rain or lots of clouds even if the weather says it will not rain because you never know.

i got a few headlamps and real flashlights so ill take those with me.

Posted by blackhawk How big in diameter is it? It's designed to handle at least 1/3 of that volume in water. Just because it's bone dry doesn't mean it will stay that way. It's springtime ie water runoffs from storms and winter are possible. Error on the side of caution... Always carry multiple quality flashlights... preferably waterproof and impact resistant.

i'm not sure with the diameter but it looks like it can take in a lot of water if needed but you have to bend your back a small bit from the looks of it (its near a river so yeah).

i have a few headlamps and handheld ones so i'll bring both of them.