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Stewie
      
location:
Hamilton, Ontario
Gender: Male
kill your idols
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<Reply # 20 on 11/8/2003 3:02 AM >
|  | | | I'll be sure to add Mentos to my bag. I'll have a Mentos fresh and full night of UE.
Must resist urge to recite annoying Mentos jingle.... dadada dada dada... Ok I'll stop.
> The hierarchy of power dictates that the person with the most power does the least amount of work and retains the highest benefit. |
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Asylunt
location:
MPLS
Gender: Male
The Friendly Beer!
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<Reply # 21 on 11/10/2003 5:17 AM >
| | | | Ok, this is my gear layout.
Air Force flight suit (coveralls)
small pack with a drawstring top(no zipper noise)
-flagging tape & sharpie(so I know where I have been)
-dust masks
-small notebook for notes & maps
-Masons KneePads
-2 Rain ponchos
-Multi-Tool
-roll of Duct Tape(of course)
-insect repellent
-matches, lighter, and candles
-glowsticks
-small first aid kit
-extra batteries of all sizes
-one of those waterproof disposable flashlights
Rayovac 3 mode Headlight
2AA mini-mag
4D Mag on belt clip
For locations specific stuff, I go to my car trunk:
two 50 ft. rolls of rope
mini crobar and a helper pipe
Tool box full of shit
two composite canoe paddles
tent
camping junk
and hopefully soon, a inflatable raft.
Of course you don't need half that junk, but I like being prepared. Visit Wal-Mart's camping section, lots of cheap useful items.
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." Mark Twain |
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Jester
location:
Vancouver,B.C. Canada
Gender: Male
Always just out of sight...
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<Reply # 22 on 11/10/2003 5:31 AM >
|  | | | Posted by Asylunt
two composite canoe paddles
and hopefully soon, a inflatable raft.
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The paddles aren't all that handy without something to paddle are they...
But good selection of gear. It seems that rayovac has become one of the most popular lights around...
It requires wisdom to understand wisdom: the music is nothing if the audience is deaf. |
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Asylunt
location:
MPLS
Gender: Male
The Friendly Beer!
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<Reply # 23 on 11/10/2003 6:01 AM >
| | | | The paddles come in handy when you do have something to paddle though. Many a times we barrow a canoe the DNR has left at a state park and need the paddles. We are designing a collapsible canoe to fit in the trunk as well, but I'll probably get a raft for the mean time.
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." Mark Twain |
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stealthy
You got a problem bro?
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<Reply # 24 on 11/11/2003 1:16 AM >
| | | | Posted by Asylunt
The paddles come in handy when you do have something to paddle though. Many a times we barrow a canoe the DNR has left at a state park and need the paddles. We are designing a collapsible canoe to fit in the trunk as well, but I'll probably get a raft for the mean time.
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Collapsible canoe, eh? How do you plan on designing that thing, I mean, wouldn't it leak? Unless it's a deflatable canoe, you may be in trouble when you hit the water.
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Asylunt
location:
MPLS
Gender: Male
The Friendly Beer!
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<Reply # 25 on 11/11/2003 1:32 AM >
| | | | There are actually several different designs I have seen for this, most being a collapsible frame and a watertight skin that stretches over the frame.
Here is one I've been looking at on e-bay
www.folding-canoe.com
notice it's packed dimensions.
If you do a google for collapsible canoe, then you will find that the idea goes back to early explorers, and I believe the Minnesota Historical Society has an example.
Here is a link to a brief history: http://www.paddling.net/guidelines/showArticle.html?10
There is another newer design that I can't seem to find a link to, but as I recall it was the cheapest and made the most sense for UE applications.
Asylunt
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"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." Mark Twain |
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stealthy
You got a problem bro?
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<Reply # 26 on 11/11/2003 1:36 AM >
| | | | I don't think that canoes are all too beneficial, since they tip over so easily (believe me, I would know). But then again, in confined spaces, its either that or swim.
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Asylunt
location:
MPLS
Gender: Male
The Friendly Beer!
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<Reply # 27 on 11/11/2003 1:38 AM >
| | | | Hmm, I have canoed on the Mississippi and up in the boundary waters, and on several lakes and streams, all with varying conditions and never once tipped over, I have tipped a friends canoe over on purpose, and that was a little harder to do than I thought, what kind of canoe were you using?
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." Mark Twain |
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Jester
location:
Vancouver,B.C. Canada
Gender: Male
Always just out of sight...
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<Reply # 28 on 11/11/2003 1:40 AM >
| | | | If you're a reasonably skilled canoer, you're not likely to tip. I've canoed in all sorts of places and conditions and not had a tip yet...
It requires wisdom to understand wisdom: the music is nothing if the audience is deaf. |
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Asher Archive
Pikachu
Gender: Female
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<Reply # 29 on 11/11/2003 2:01 AM >
|  | | | *I* cannot make a canoe tip either. So I'd assume it doesn't take a whole lot of skill. 
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Jester
location:
Vancouver,B.C. Canada
Gender: Male
Always just out of sight...
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<Reply # 30 on 11/11/2003 2:06 AM >
| | | | Posted by Asher Archive
*I* cannot make a canoe tip either. So I'd assume it doesn't take a whole lot of skill.
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Ohh don't be so negative Asher, I'm sure you could make a canoe tip. You just have to try harder. 
It's really only if you're leaning out of it without any counter balancing or standing up and moving a lot that would be likely to cause you to tip...
It requires wisdom to understand wisdom: the music is nothing if the audience is deaf. |
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PonyGrl420
location:
NY
Gender: Female
huh??
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<Reply # 31 on 11/11/2003 2:18 AM >
| | | | when I was in camp in order to use the canoe we had to make it tip over then flip it and get back it. When it was our turn we had problems flipping it, so i dont think they tip so easy
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SPEK Photo
location:
Where you were not.
"Chere cachère!"
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<Reply # 32 on 11/11/2003 2:56 AM >
| | | | What to bring ? I bring my ass in the location with no trailer to carry the whole "what-if" stuff.
Pour fins d'archives.
WWW.EXPLORATIONURBAINE.CA |
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Krenta
location:
Saint Paul, MN
Nope, wasn't me.
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<Reply # 33 on 11/11/2003 5:11 AM >
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I'm constantly tweaking what I carry, but recently got almost everything to fit into a nice, conspicuous .50 calibre ammo can (or canvas shoulder bag when waterproof isn't an issue). I lug around:
Tripod
35mm camera and lens (28mm, 35mm, or 50mm, rarely a 70-200 macro zoom)
6x6 or 6x9 folding camera (Zeiss Nettars)
digicrapcam
two rolls of 35mm slide film, 2 rolls of 120 color print film, and 2 rolls of 120 B&W print film, all ISO 100 or 160
2AA Maglite and anti-roll hood in belt holster or on lanyard around neck
2D Maglite and anti-roll hood, sometimes in belt holster
2AA Streamlight
4oz Pepper foam (CHUD repellant)
Flashgun and adapter
two or three dozen flashbulbs (usually M2
Spare AA, C, and D batteries
portable electronic strobe
leather gloves
nitrile/latex gloves
band-aids and other first-aid stuff
several zip-loc baggies (for the film, mainly)
And that's about it. Minimum load is usually two cameras, two flashlights, flashguns, film, and tripod.
Have Speed Graphic, Will Travel. |
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DSM2nr203
location:
Saratoga Springs, NY
Gender: Male
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<Reply # 34 on 11/11/2003 5:25 AM >
| | | | Just a quick question, what do you people do with you cell phones while your exploring? I used to leave it in my pocket but it doesnt seem safe when im crawling around and stuff(i used to put it in a cargo pocket near my knee). I dont really like putting it in my backpack either cuz im usually not to gentle with it. I was think about getting a sturdy, waterproof box to stick it in and leave it in my back pack til i need it.
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PonyGrl420
location:
NY
Gender: Female
huh??
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<Reply # 35 on 11/11/2003 5:38 AM >
| | | | i have a few pairs of cargo pants with all kinds of good pockets, I usually put it in one by my hips, te are low enough though so that when i bend it dosent get in the way. Sometimes Ill put it in my backpack too, unless we are using them as walkie talkies(most of us have nextels) I dont really worry about drowning it, thats what I have insurance for.
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Macsbug
Noble Donor
location:
St. Paul, MN
Gender: Male
Safety First!
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<Reply # 36 on 11/11/2003 5:44 AM >
| | | | Posted by DSM2nr203
Just a quick question, what do you people do with you cell phones while your exploring? I used to leave it in my pocket but it doesnt seem safe when im crawling around and stuff(i used to put it in a cargo pocket near my knee). I dont really like putting it in my backpack either cuz im usually not to gentle with it. I was think about getting a sturdy, waterproof box to stick it in and leave it in my back pack til i need it.
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Think not with at all, like leaving it in a car or at home. If you really want it with, in a ziplock bag(s) in a zipper pocket. The ziplock duct-taped well if you know you will be getting wet.
"Believe those who are seeking the truth; doubt those who find it." |
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Asylunt
location:
MPLS
Gender: Male
The Friendly Beer!
| | | | Re: Equipment: What to bring
<Reply # 37 on 11/11/2003 6:22 AM >
| | | | Yeah when I was scampering around the Bassett Creek Outfall, I noticed two cell phones sticking out of the muck, not sure if it was UE related or someone dropped them down a drain or what. I would say a ziplock bag is good enough, that's what I do with mine, as well as my small crappy digital camera. It also works to keep that damn sand we have here in the Twin Cities underground outa the innards.
Asylunt
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." Mark Twain |
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Crossfire
location:
Kay-Dub
Gender: Male
Don't call it a comeback, I've been here for years.
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<Reply # 38 on 11/11/2003 2:02 PM >
| | | | I usually bring a couple of flashlights (one white, one red), camera, gloves, mask, cell phone and a change of clothes, all in my backpack.
Oh, and a collapsable canoe.
C.
Disgruntled. |
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stealthy
You got a problem bro?
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<Reply # 39 on 11/12/2003 12:25 AM >
| | | | I don't canoe very well. In fact, the only place i've been to is Lake Bantam, right near Morris, CT [US]. I usually just screw around like stand up, jump up and down, etc... on my canoe. I made my canoe by hand, painted it all up with some old house paint, and looks great. i have a wooden support beam across the middle, so the sides won't cave in. It is about 2 ft. wide at most, and about 11 ft long. It doesn't look all shiny because I [and my grandfather] made it. It's just as good as the brand-new canoes.
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