Posted by Steed I don't carry a backpack because I don't want to look like a backpacker. My bag has: -camera -remote shutter -gopro -flashlight -toilet paper -cat food -media credentials -gloves -facemask -kazoo (don't go through airport security with one of them) I travel light in summer. |
Posted by WEKurtz I get carried away.
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Posted by Ptasteful_Pteranodon - Small bag of 8" industrial zip-ties (these have been randomly useful a crazy number of times. Highly recommended) |
Posted by Ptasteful_Pteranodon - Small bag of 8" industrial zip-ties (these have been randomly useful a crazy number of times. Highly recommended) |
Posted by EnvoyToTheMolePeople I'm going to start doing this now. Do you use metal or plastic ties? |
Posted by Steed I once knew of a subway vent that was secured only by zipties. I found a store that sold the same kind, and then all I had to do was show up, snip the current ones off, go down, come out, and put my own in place. But when I returned to the scene, I found the zipties had already been removed anyway and I was free to go in. |
Posted by tx3000 A lot of latex rubber gloves (White with powder) Hammer Vaseline |
Posted by Aran Why these items? What use do they have in exploring? The hammer especially seems likely to get you arrested for burglary tools if you get searched |
Posted by tx3000 VASELINE Vaseline is good for cuts and on your lips to stop them from being chapped or wind burned Believe it or not it is also an insulator It will also dislodge insects that breathe through their back (Such as ticks) Particles get stuck to it before it gets on your skin. Can prevent other insect and small spider bites It's also soothing for dry hands You can also mark walls with it as markers to find your way around Draw an arrow with it then cover it in dirt or whatever is on the ground You can seal small bags with food in them. LATEX GLOVES Extremely good for grip on certain things, they're back ups in case you need them in an emergency. Good for markers to find your way back..Leave one on the ground facing a certain way. No issues if you leave them behind |
Posted by Howie Dunnet Lot's of interesting stuff listed so far. I am surprised one has listed Kentucky jelly. My question, for those who carry bags and backpacks, is do you have any secret areas within to cache items, e.g. lock picks, et cetera? Someone listed that they include lock picks in the pack, so it must be okay in there state, region to have them. Where I am located, the mere possession of a set is prima facie evidence against you. |
Posted by AdventureDan I know someone who keeps them in their tripod leg and was even arrested with them and they didn't find them. I personally just keep them in an easily accessible pocket and i'm prepared to ditch them at any moment. I have left them behind a few times in stairwells behind control panels and fire suppression pipe. Thrown them in piles of trash at abandonments etc. I return after the coast is clear or in the event there was an interaction with LE or security, a few days later after things cool down. Also, they pretty much reside in my car at all times when not on my person and I have volunteered my car for search on a few occasions (back when I drove a Cadillac I got pulled over pretty much weekly) and have never had any issues with them. The officer always finds them of course along with several practice locks and asks me about them. I just tell them I pick locks for fun and they send me on my way. |
Posted by Howie Dunnet My question, for those who carry bags and backpacks, is do you have any secret areas within to cache items, e.g. lock picks, et cetera? |
Posted by NotBatman IF I'm bringing picks with me, I'm bringing a homemade set that I can ditch if I have to. I normally carry too many flashlights, so I keep my picks in the battery compartment of an older flashlight (crammed full, so they don't rattle if someone were to pick it up) and then put THAT in the least-accessible part of whatever bag I'm using. |
Posted by NotBatman IF I'm bringing picks with me, I'm bringing a homemade set that I can ditch if I have to. I normally carry too many flashlights, so I keep my picks in the battery compartment of an older flashlight (crammed full, so they don't rattle if someone were to pick it up) and then put THAT in the least-accessible part of whatever bag I'm using. |
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