|
-=Kid-Sparkle=-
location: -=HERE=- Gender: Male
-=8=-
| | Equipment: What to bring < on 11/6/2003 11:58 PM >
| | | I tried searhing but had little luck with any threads offering information on what type of stuff to pack for different situations so maybe you guys could help out. Equipment for: drains, caves, abandoned buildings, houses, bridges, tunnels, etc.... Help out -jake [last edit 10/4/2005 5:54 AM by Servo - edited 1 times]
"Being frightened is an experience you can't buy."
|
|
stealthy
You got a problem bro?
| | Re: Equipment: What to bring <Reply # 1 on 11/7/2003 12:19 AM >
| | | Just to let you know, posting on multiple boards is not necessary. Posting in the appropriate board for your topic should get you sufficient results. If that fails, you can always private message one of the explorers that have been exploring for some time (i.e. Avatar-X, Jester, Crossfire, etc.). And on a side note, I have posted a response in the "United States" board, and made a comment for the mods that it is better suited in this board. [last edit 11/7/2003 12:19 AM by stealthy - edited 1 times]
|
|
Capone
location: London, Ontario Gender: Male
UEL
| | | Re: Equipment: What to bring <Reply # 2 on 11/7/2003 12:20 AM >
| | | Actually I think this is better suited to the Tutorials/Useful Info board. And I know there have been equipment threads in the past...
So there I was, in this creepy old hallway... |
|
stealthy
You got a problem bro?
| | Re: Equipment: What to bring <Reply # 3 on 11/7/2003 12:26 AM >
| | | We're not on the "Tutorials, Lessons, and Useful Info" board? Damn. I get so disoriented sometimes because there are so many boards.
|
|
-=Kid-Sparkle=-
location: -=HERE=- Gender: Male
-=8=-
| | Re: Equipment: What to bring <Reply # 4 on 11/7/2003 12:50 AM >
| | | Is a backpack a bad choice of equipment? I don't think it could really get in the way in any situation unless of course it is going to absorb lots of water, or weigh you down (i.e when running). A maglight, roll of tape, 2 way radio, notebook and pen, and whatever else would easily fit in this. I think carrying a Zippo would be a wise idea as well because if a fire needed to get started then it would work well, and stay dry if ya got wet. Kust make sure before each trip it's fluid level is full
"Being frightened is an experience you can't buy."
|
|
stealthy
You got a problem bro?
| | Re: Equipment: What to bring <Reply # 5 on 11/7/2003 12:58 AM >
| | | Damnit! That's what I forgot! A Backpack! Well, a packpack could weigh you down drastically, or it may not. It could sway either way. It all depends on the equipment you put in there. What you listed above shouldn't weigh you down. But what I can't understand is why you'd need a Zippo Lighter. If you're stuck somewhere in MO, can't just yell "Taxi!"? Or am I thinking of the wrong part of MO? Why'd you need a fire, anyways?
|
|
Stewie
location: Hamilton, Ontario Gender: Male
kill your idols
| | | Re: Equipment: What to bring <Reply # 6 on 11/7/2003 1:18 AM >
| | | I always carry a backpack. It stores my extra layers, equipment, food and medical supplies. Doesn't get in the way, I suggest going to Mountain Equipment Co-op if you're in the Toronto area and picking up one of their hiking bags, they have lots of features and extra compartments, great for UE.
> The hierarchy of power dictates that the person with the most power does the least amount of work and retains the highest benefit. |
|
Crossfire
location: Kay-Dub Gender: Male
Don't call it a comeback, I've been here for years.
| | | | | Re: Equipment: What to bring <Reply # 7 on 11/7/2003 1:44 AM >
| | | Moving to the Tutorials/Useful Info place. Move-O-Matic, move NOW! C.
Disgruntled. |
|
Capone
location: London, Ontario Gender: Male
UEL
| | | Re: Equipment: What to bring <Reply # 8 on 11/7/2003 1:46 AM >
| | | Well because I'm bored I'm gonna use up Av's bandwidth () and post (for at least the 4th time since I've joined these boards) my general equipment list:
1.3MP Digital Camera 2D Maglite 2AA Minimag Extra Batteries Cellphone Kevlar Gloves Respirator with P-100 Asbestos filters That's my usual equipment loadout. Now keep in mind what I carry also depends on the location. Sometimes other specific things are needed, other times I'll go in with nothing but my Minimag and camera. It all depends, and you'll have to decide for yourself what is appropriate for the location at hand. I also don't generally carry a backpack. What usually happens, is say we go out in a crew of 3 or 4 people, one person will carry a bag full of everything too big/heavy/whatever, to fit in people's pockets. Oh, and I also bring a Zippo, but that's because I smoke. I can't see it having any good use during UE, no reason to start a fire anywhere and if you need light use a flashlight.
So there I was, in this creepy old hallway... |
|
'Dukes
Noble Donor Gender: Male
At least someone llikes me
| | | Re: Equipment: What to bring <Reply # 9 on 11/7/2003 2:47 AM >
| | | A zippo is agreat choice, lights when wet, but you can also engrave with your favorite logos. Also stays lit without pushing a button. Last year in November our power went out and I showered in the AM by "zippolight".
I got your tour winner right here pussies, at least he'd crash out trying. |
|
PonyGrl420
location: NY Gender: Female
huh??
| | | | Re: Equipment: What to bring <Reply # 10 on 11/7/2003 6:08 AM >
| | | ^lol when the east coast had the black out I showered in freezing cold water by zippo I usually have: A back Pack Extra layers (depending on where im going and the season) Digi cam with extra memory sticks Mag lite, extra mag lite Cell phone 2 way radios that work underground Extra batteries for mag light, cell,camera and radios Utility knife or leatherman Notebook and penciles Maps Snacks and drink if im going to be there for a while Money(incase my group gets split up we all always have money for a cab and at least one of us has enough to bail themself out if we get caught, then they can go get money to bail the rest of us out) ID- Allot of the time if you have id u can walk away, if you dont they wanna hold you till they find out who you are for sure Anything elce mission specific like gloves, resperator or thoes white masks ect.
|
|
Jester
location: Vancouver,B.C. Canada Gender: Male
Always just out of sight...
| | | Re: Equipment: What to bring <Reply # 11 on 11/7/2003 6:31 AM >
| | | Posted by PonyGrl420 2 way radios that work underground .
|
What radios are those ? I'm not really aware of radios that penetrate through cavern walls...
It requires wisdom to understand wisdom: the music is nothing if the audience is deaf. |
|
PonyGrl420
location: NY Gender: Female
huh??
| | | | Re: Equipment: What to bring <Reply # 12 on 11/7/2003 6:47 AM >
| | | Posted by Jester What radios are those ? I'm not really aware of radios that penetrate through cavern walls...
|
I dunno about through cavern walls, but they work in most of the tunnels we explore. The again we are never THAT far away from eachother. We use the cobra's I cant rember what model, they are in my friends truck right now. We allso use some cheap lil radois that my friend got at a gun show for $20 for the set, they actaualy work really good
|
|
Jester
location: Vancouver,B.C. Canada Gender: Male
Always just out of sight...
| | | Re: Equipment: What to bring <Reply # 13 on 11/7/2003 6:51 AM >
| | | Ok, Cobra's I know. Those are typical FRS. No FRS radio will work through too thick a barrier of stone/concrete. You would have to be pretty close together for them to work in most types of tunnels. Line of sight is fine, but around corners etc you'll normally have problems... unless the walls are pretty thin. [last edit 11/7/2003 6:51 AM by Jester - edited 1 times]
It requires wisdom to understand wisdom: the music is nothing if the audience is deaf. |
|
PonyGrl420
location: NY Gender: Female
huh??
| | | | Re: Equipment: What to bring <Reply # 14 on 11/7/2003 6:58 AM >
| | | They have worked around corners before, the cobras only wokrd about 300ft apart(im guessin) around the corner, belive it or not the cheap ones my friend got did even better, I wish I knew the name of em.
|
|
Jester
location: Vancouver,B.C. Canada Gender: Male
Always just out of sight...
| | | Re: Equipment: What to bring <Reply # 15 on 11/7/2003 7:03 AM >
| | | Depends upon the thickness and type of material between the radios. The radio waves will only travel so far through different materials.
It requires wisdom to understand wisdom: the music is nothing if the audience is deaf. |
|
Lunis
location: Durham Region Gender: Male
Oh The Pleasures of Camo
| | Re: Equipment: What to bring <Reply # 16 on 11/7/2003 2:23 PM >
| | | Bring Xtra batteries too you can never have enough batteries.. Food..Wow thats something that never even occured to me....Kool, but then what pizza place would deliver to whitby psych? (LOL)
back from a long break |
|
RevSM
location: South Central Texas
| | | Re: Equipment: What to bring <Reply # 17 on 11/7/2003 7:24 PM >
| | | Also, bring Mentos. They keep you fresh, help you stay cool and they’ll get you out of any situation. All you have to do when security is chasing you down is pop one in your mouth, smile and show it to them. They are bound by the unspoken law that they cannot bust you for anything as long as you have your Mentos. Plus, they don’t make so much noise like other mints that come in tin boxes and will remain nameless.
Tetanus for Breakfast! http://www.shatteredshutter.com |
|
DSM2nr203
location: Saratoga Springs, NY Gender: Male
| | | Re: Equipment: What to bring <Reply # 18 on 11/7/2003 8:02 PM >
| | | As a rule of thumb I always bring a backpack, maglite, digital camera, cellphone, a multi-tool, and an emergency flashlight and glowstick. If your gonna have to run with a backpack, ive found it easier to just have it slung over one shoulder, having it on both shoulders slows me down some. Anybody use messenger bags? me and my friend were exploring the old auditorium today and it seemed to work for him. I guess it all depends on the situation, if im going on a roof i take whatever i need out of my backpack and leave it at the bottom. Also a headlamp, walkie talkies(with headphones), and extra clothes come in handy.
|
|
PonyGrl420
location: NY Gender: Female
huh??
| | | | Re: Equipment: What to bring <Reply # 19 on 11/7/2003 10:33 PM >
| | | I used to carry a mesenger bag all the time(not exploring) and it got in the way just walking around tryin to doo stuff, I couldent imagin exploring with one. They just arnt secure, thel bounce around to much and I dotn like having all the wight on 1 sholder
|
|
Powered by AvBoard AvBoard version 1.5 alpha
Page Generated In: 78 ms
|
|