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Re: Post Your Exploring Kit < Reply # 20 on 1/4/2019 4:32 AM > | Reply with Quote
And I thought I hauled a lot of crap around!
Abby
Posted by Shadowwalker91 I bring the following to every explore: My backpack (one of those tactical style so I can add/remove extra pouches and stuff as needed). In my bag is: -flashlight -batteries -safety glasses -gloves (good heavy duty work gloves) -small first aid kit (some Band-Aids, gauze, medical tape, alcohol pads) -water bottle -small snack (usually just a granola bar or a small bag of cheezits) -extra chargers/cables to use in the car -roll of toilet paper (mostly for blowing my nose as needed, I've got pretty bad allergies). -hand sanitizer -fire starters (will explain below) -notebook/pen -asthma inhaler -Tylenol -electrical tape -zip ties
Other things I'll bring, which of course vary upon location: -respirator -change of clothes (if I know I'll get wet or muddy) -hard hat (some places I just feel more comfortable wearing one as a safety precaution)
Things I plan to add/improve -high power glow sticks, in case I'm ever without my flashlight -head lamp, to free up a hand -upgrade first aid kit a little -gas meter -a couple MREs -bug repellent
On my person I carry: -phone (duh, since it doubles as my camera) -wallet (again, duh) -pack of smokes/lighter (for smoking, and as a "peace offering" if I ever encounter an angry bum/squatter -extra cash in case of an emergency (NOT a lot, usually just like $30) -Folding knife (as a tool; it's not meant to be a weapon unless absolutely necessary)
Now, to explain the fire starters: I am by no means an arsonist, pyromaniac or anything of the sort. I think with a survival mentality (which should be obvious given most of what I carry), and if I'm ever in a situation where I'm trapped somewhere for any reason for an extended period, I want to make sure I can have a fire and keep warm.
Now, I know it doesn't necessarily count as "gear" but as far as attire goes, I wear jeans or cargo pants, steel toed boots, a long sleeve shirt or hoodie (depending on the weather maybe my Carhartt jacket as well), a hat and sunglasses.