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InsertNameHere
  
location:
North County San Diego
Gender: Male
We were playing flashlight tag, officer!
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<Reply # 360 on 6/29/2005 1:47 AM >
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Jeez, we've been over this 100 times... you guys do know there are reasons other than asbestos to use a respirator?
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Indeed, in an old coal-based power plant we took off the respirators for about five minutes to catch our breath. The next morning I blew nose, and sure enough it came out black. Just that five minutes unprotected made a difference.
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FZRaven
 
location:
Vermont
Gender: Male
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<Reply # 361 on 7/3/2005 4:52 AM >
| | | | Well on my first exploration (a mine) i brought the basics
- Cheap Headlamp
- 2 Backup flashlights (bought on the way for 3$)
But as i get more into exploration i plan on taking more things
Stuff i plan on taking
- HeadLamp
- 10,0000 CP light (For taking pictures in dark places)
- First aid kit
- Rope
- Digi Cam (ordered just waiting for it to come)
Thats all i can think of right now
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bonelord
  
location:
Winnipeg, MB
Gender: Male
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<Reply # 362 on 7/5/2005 4:38 PM >
| | | | Like a lot of people I suspect, what I take varies with the location. I usually keep a few extra items in my car anyways in case an opportunity arises.
Here's what I always carry:
Leatherman
Mini-Mag
Zippo
Pocketknife
band-aid kit (fits in pocket)
Gloves
Drinking water
Cheap digital camera
extra AA batteries
Cell phone
notepad and pen/pencil
I hold most of that stuff either in pockets or a fanny pack (it has a nice spot for a water bottle on it). I really dislike taking a backpack if I can help it, unless I need more gear ie: boots, respirator, more clothes, rope etc.
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WhiteRabbit
Gender: Male
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<Reply # 363 on 7/6/2005 12:31 PM >
|  | | | i'd forego the camera for a first aid kit anyday. leatherman's always handy. other tools are site-specific. i don't bring a mask on most of my explorations, but that's just me.
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deltacbravo
location:
NYC, Rochester
I am Shiva, the Destroyer of Worlds
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<Reply # 364 on 7/12/2005 7:27 PM >
| | | | It's all about the camera...
Canon EOS 20D digital SLR
Canon 17-40mm L USM professional wide-angle lens
Canon 580EX flash
Manfrotto 724B ballhead tripod
Surefire C3/E1L lights w/red filter
RYNO gloves
baseball cap
Leatherman wave
Cheap Binoculars
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Khate
location:
Newport News, Virginia
Gender: Female
| | | Re: Equipment: What to bring
<Reply # 365 on 7/14/2005 2:58 AM >
| | | | In addition to all the fine things suggested by previous posters, might I recommend an AAA card?
At the risk of sounding an awful lot like my mom, I'd like to point out: not only can AAA save your ass if/when your car breaks down in a remote spot (which is where most of my local UE is happening), but they'll post bail for you up to $5000, should you happen to get that bad cop that brings you in on B & E charges. Plus maps, discounts on motels for your long-distance UE expeditions... etc etc etc.
Just a thought. (And no, I don't work for AAA; I just re-upped my membership after a 3 year lapse, so the benefits are fresh in my mind.)
Keeping on topic, I bring:
~Leatherman-esque multi tool
~2 or 3 cheapo pocket flashlights (I'm not doing draining or the like, so I only need them for dim spots)
~ziploc bag w/ 1st aid stuff (gauze, tape, antihistamines, Tylenol, steri-wipes)
~travel size insect repellant (I do lots of outside UE in Virginia, ie. Bug Central this time of year)
~camera
~ID & "If you find me unconscious: these are my allergies, and call this person" card (I'm allergic to latex, so this an issue if I should end up in a hospital)
~cell phone
~any pertinent maps
~a few extra ziploc bags for keeping valuables dry in case of wet conditions
~bottled water for keeping me hydrated in case of dry conditions
I wear BDU's on most trips, and so can stuff all that into pockets. The less encumbered, the better, IMO.
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Glass
 
location:
Chicago
as one does
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<Reply # 366 on 7/16/2005 6:07 AM >
| | | | "It's all about the camera" again!
Canon 300D D-SLR
18-45mm Sigma
50mm Sigma DG EX Macro
50-200mm Sigma
Cheapo Tripod & Camera bag (Lowepro Dryzone 200 camera backpack on the way)
Then the essentials:
A lot of poweraid and some kinda snack bars that won't melt in my camera bag. If I'm not solo we use one of the people as a sherpa to haul our water and food. Picnics in abandoned buildings are just fucking cool.
A mini-mag 2AA in my pocket, a rayovac 2D in my camera bag, and for tunnels and drains I bring a 5D bigmag. Not to mention every so often a 34DD to help haul my camera equipment around. Only the essentials.
-Dan
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rapcw
location:
Antioch, CA
Gender: Male
| | Re: Equipment: What to bring
<Reply # 367 on 7/25/2005 6:33 AM >
| | | | I usually bring a water bottle with me, sometimes if I remember a bandaid or two.
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mastershakes
location:
sioux falls, SD
Gender: Male
For only in the grip of darkness will we shine amidst the brightest stars
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<Reply # 368 on 8/3/2005 6:35 PM >
| | | | The best thing to do is ask yourself a few questions first...
1. have i been there before? if so you already know what kinda stuff to expect so pack for it.
if you havent...
pack for what you think it might be like...caves=flashlights, water, boots etc.
drains= more flashlights, backpack, lightstick(s), alot of batteries...etc.
basically sit down and plan....
what if you get lost?
what if you get caught?
where are you going to do your ue?
just simple things like that can prepare you mentally and also help you decide what to bring with you, also think about security. if you were the owner of this place if its a building where would you put security to make sure no one got in? simple questions are often the most helpful
"for only in the grip of darkness, will we shine amidst the brightest stars." -cradle of filth |
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Random
location:
Richmond, Virginia
Gender: Male
Partially Retired
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<Reply # 369 on 8/4/2005 12:26 AM >
| | | | I just realized I've never posted in this thread, also, I've just changed allot of my gear.
I carry a Camelback Cloud Walker containing:
4D Maglite, 2AA maglite, 3-mode Rayovac headlamp, 2 LED single-mode Rayovac, Lineman's tool, Manhole key (palm-sized, homemade), respirator, knit hat, bandana (I sweat allot), watch, ziploc bags, and I'm currently trying to convince myself to stop carrying my camera.
I always carry my cell phone, wallet and keys, thought they get bagged up and put away when exploring.
I normally wear black jeans, black combat-style boots and a light blue workshirt. Very unsuspiscious but still sturdy.
In my truck I've got allot of crap used for offroad driving that is also useful for UE. Things like a four ton comealong, hi-lift jack, chains, etc...
I almost always stick with drains, so most of my stuff is related to that.
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pr437p441
location:
Gent
Gender: Male
| | | Re: Equipment: What to bring
<Reply # 370 on 8/7/2005 12:37 PM >
| | | | -Velbon Sherpa tripod
-Nikon coolpix 4300 digicam
-Nikon f-401s (will take it with me starting from the next exploration ^^)
-9-led flashlight (of unknown brand, but it works fair enough)
-a spare cheapo flashlight
-cell phone, but I always take this with me anyway
I should really consider a small first aid kit though.. 
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Maltose
location:
SE Ontario, Canada
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<Reply # 371 on 8/11/2005 3:00 AM >
| | | | Here's normally what I bring on a daily basis. Even to work (call center, yay):
- 3/D Maglite
- AA MiniMag
- Brinkmann Rebel LED (AA)
- Nexxtech Perpetual Flashlight (only for if all other lights fail, nice for backup)
- Glow Sticks (for when the perpetual light breaks somehow)
- Swisstool Multi-tool
- Mechanix Gloves
- Samsung E316 cell phone
- 3.2 MP Canon Digi-Cam
- Extra batteries
- Basic first aid kit
- Urban Camo
- Wallet, ID, etc
- Respirator
- Beverages of some sort as well as some type of snacks
All of the below listed gear is optional depending on the situation.
- Gerber BackPaxe Hatchet
- Medium length prybar
- Small Grappling hook (waiting on delivery)
- Other misc. things
All this is packed into a medium size US ALICE pack (OD colour). The pack is still comfortable w/ all that gear in it surprisingly.
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Random
location:
Richmond, Virginia
Gender: Male
Partially Retired
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<Reply # 372 on 8/21/2005 3:46 AM >
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I took a picture of my gear layed out for a friend and figured I'd post it up here as well. If I put up the right shot, you can see my cat Sally's head in the lower right.
Who would have thought a backpack could smell so bad!?!
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DocHolliday
location:
Olde Virginia
Gender: Male
| | Re: Equipment: What to bring
<Reply # 373 on 8/26/2005 2:48 AM >
| | | | Posted by mastershakes
The best thing to do is ask yourself a few questions first...
1. have i been there before? if so you already know what kinda stuff to expect so pack for it.
if you havent...
pack for what you think it might be like...caves=flashlights, water, boots etc.
drains= more flashlights, backpack, lightstick(s), alot of batteries...etc.
basically sit down and plan....
what if you get lost?
what if you get caught?
where are you going to do your ue?
just simple things like that can prepare you mentally and also help you decide what to bring with you, also think about security. if you were the owner of this place if its a building where would you put security to make sure no one got in? simple questions are often the most helpful
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I carry a spare canteen, a great deal of powerbars, of course, my gun and my knife, and my survival kit. It has everything I need to make fire, signal, first aid, ect.
In Order To Protect, We Must First Learn To Destroy.
Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggy.'
until you can reach for a rock.
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atomx
location:
Brighton, ON
Gender: Male
| | | Re: Equipment: What to bring
<Reply # 374 on 8/26/2005 2:25 PM >
| | | | Found this a while ago.
http://www.rewci.com/telladmod321.html
It'd be pretty usefull if you knew that you had to do some climbing.
BLACK ANODIZED For Special non-reflective applications
As used by State, Local & National Law Enforcement and the US Millitary.
Length 30 inches to 12.5 Feet (fully extended)
Weight 22 lbs.
Outer dimensions of packaging 31" x 3.5" x 19.5".
"Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the Universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the Universe is winning." - Richard Cook |
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tick
location:
Abingdon, VA
Gender: Male
| | | | Re: Equipment: What to bring
<Reply # 375 on 8/27/2005 2:27 AM >
| | | | That ladder looks pretty badass. Off the top of my head I can think of a dozen places where I could definitely use something like that.
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greywolf45
location:
U.S.A.
Gender: Male
Resident UER pain in the ass
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<Reply # 376 on 8/31/2005 5:52 AM >
| | | | Posted by -=Kid-Sparkle=-
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
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It depends on where you are going as to what you should take. I took gloves, a respirator, or dust mask, hat, goggles, a good flashlight, and a cell phone as standard equipment everywhere i went.I kept various other items ready, because i never knew where i would wind up next. I had a miner's lamp, and battery ready to go, along with an extra battery,
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"In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends"
Martin Luther King Jr. |
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Mirror Saw
Gender: Male
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<Reply # 377 on 9/19/2005 9:33 PM >
| | | | I do NOT carry this all at once. I'm not a Mall Ninja. This is just a list of some items i can choose from, to carry depending on the situation.
-Buck 110
-Leatherman Wave
-Older model CRKT Mt. Ranier (while they were still made with AUS6M steel)
-CUDA EDC (154CM version)
-Victorinox Outrider
-Garrity LED + blue/red beam covers
(Inova X5 when funds allow)
-Mag Solitaire (always on my keyring)
-Mini-Mag
-3 D cell Mag
-Cell phone
-Lighter (Bic)
-Cigarettes
-Camera
-Extra batteries
-Cash (not much, but enough)
-Small marker
From now on boys this iron boat's your home... |
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aplz
location:
Neo-Berlin (Kitchener)
Gender: Male
When The Detail Lost Its Freedom
| | Re: Equipment: What to bring
<Reply # 378 on 9/19/2005 9:47 PM >
| | | | I believe I have posted in this specific thread before, but if not, here is a 'recap'.
I pack light. No tactical gear. No camo. No big 2 foot long flash lights. All of what I carry fits in my pocket and if I get caught by the fuzz, I have nothing on me relating to burgalizing. I just have to bust out my 'I'm a photographer' line.
Hat - For those cold nights and great for snotsicles.
Gloves - When it gets cold out in Canada, it gets cold.
MiniMag - Simple and does the job (belt carrying case beside it).
Extra Batteries - I carry more then seen in that photo. At least 10, fully recharged. 2 in the light, 2 in the camera, leaving the rest as backup.
Small Knife - Small, cheap kitchen knife. Easy to conceal, sharp, and is small though to be legally carried.
Water - Occasionally I will bring a waterbottle.
Calling Card - When I drain or go in tunnels I'll leave a simple card behind somewhere dry. The one in that photo says 'aplz infiltrated this beeeotch!' with a nice smiley face. (I actually don't use the name aplz on it, though.)
Camera - Because you can't explore without a camera! (I don't use that one - I put it there for the hell of it.)
Health wise...Sometimes if I can find any stashed away in my cupboards I'll bring some bandages and rubbing alcohol. If I'm going somewhere that toxins are a problem, I'll bring a simple paper mask you see your dentist wearing.
When I'm with somebody and they have a FRS radio, I'll bring mine.
If it can fit in my pocket, I'll bring it!
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Reverend Hearse
location:
in the cadillac...
| | Re: Equipment: What to bring
<Reply # 379 on 9/20/2005 12:31 AM >
| | | | 4d mag
2aa mag
polaroid ion 230 digi cam
soda
motorola talkabouts
good shoes
thats about it i dont really need anything else
the're only homeless at night, during the day , the're just outside....
"white wall tires..they say here i am , look at me, love me!" |
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