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1 2 3   UER Forum > Archived Rookie Forum > For the rookies - illustrated gear thread (Viewed 2515 times) imprezawrxsti  Location: Portland, OR Gender: Male nothing is true; everything is permitted  |  |  For the rookies - illustrated gear thread < on 10/16/2006 7:12 AM >   Okay, since there have been a lot of threads about gear floating around this forum recently, I decided to help you green explorers out by posting a this-is-what-I-use gear thread - with pictures. Because threads with pictures are always better. 1. Slik U8000 tripod 2. Minolta X700 SLR (with 50mm 1.4, 28mm 2.4, 135mm 2.4) 3. Cobra 2-ways (2) 4. agua 5. AOSafety P100 respirator 6. Mechanix gloves 7. 2D Maglite 8. Black Diamond Lunar headlamp 9. Gerber 10. socks not pictured: Hiking boots batteries for eveything film a crowbar for use as a drain key (stays in the car) do you know how to waltz? Tek-69  Location: Philly 'burbs Gender: Male  |  Re: For the rookies - illustrated gear thread <Reply # 1 on 10/16/2006 10:32 AM >   Hell yeah, SOCKS. nothing sucks worse than soggy feet. I've always said I'll know I've hit the big time when I can afford to buy 365 pairs of socks and underwear. As for #9, is that like a pocket knife? I've never heard the term gerber before. ---==Keep-Hope-Alive==--- colinski  Location: Virginia Gender: Male head like a hole  |  Re: For the rookies - illustrated gear thread <Reply # 2 on 10/16/2006 10:46 AM >   Posted by Tek-69 Hell yeah, SOCKS. nothing sucks worse than soggy feet. I've always said I'll know I've hit the big time when I can afford to buy 365 pairs of socks and underwear. As for #9, is that like a pocket knife? I've never heard the term gerber before. a "gerber" is a brand of multitool. i personally have a leatherman that i'm quite fond of. it's just good to have a screwdriver, knife, etc without carrying a toolbelt. one day your life will flash before your eyes. make sure it's worth watching. T-mac  Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Gender: Male  |  |  Re: For the rookies - illustrated gear thread <Reply # 3 on 10/16/2006 2:21 PM >   very good post. imprezawrxsti  Location: Portland, OR Gender: Male nothing is true; everything is permitted  |  |  Re: For the rookies - illustrated gear thread <Reply # 4 on 10/17/2006 6:03 AM >   Posted by colinski a "gerber" is a brand of multitool. i personally have a leatherman that i'm quite fond of. it's just good to have a screwdriver, knife, etc without carrying a toolbelt. True. In this case, though, that gerber is an older 4" knife (legal to carry in Colorado). As far as a multitool, i always have a Swiss Army Knife on me. do you know how to waltz? kjohnnytarr  Location: Columbia, Missouri Gender: Male Team Asbestos: CoMO  |  |  Re: For the rookies - illustrated gear thread <Reply # 5 on 10/17/2006 2:30 PM >   I always have a small Victorienox on my keychain. It's way to small to ever be considered a burglary tool or weapon, but I can get some screws out of the way if I need to. Small enough you never leave it and wish you had it. Less is more like that sometimes. It seemed like a good idea at the time... Axle  Location: Milton, ON Gender: Male Sieg oder Tod  |  Re: For the rookies - illustrated gear thread <Reply # 6 on 10/17/2006 2:53 PM >   I carry a simple swiss army/victorinox knife with me also, the "Spartan" model Celer at Audax Para la Victoria Siempre Alemanes! Tyralus  Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Gender: Male  |  Re: For the rookies - illustrated gear thread <Reply # 7 on 10/17/2006 3:18 PM >   Posted by Axle I carry a simple swiss army/victorinox knife with me also, the "Spartan" model I've got a spartan too. It's nice and affordable, but still useful. cdevon  Location: west county Gender: Male  |  |  Re: For the rookies - illustrated gear thread <Reply # 8 on 10/17/2006 4:50 PM >   how about a back pack, boots, extra batties? When I say I'm 'clean and sober', it means I've showered and I'm headed to the liquor store. dsankt  Location: live and in the fresh  |  |  |  Re: For the rookies - illustrated gear thread <Reply # 9 on 10/18/2006 12:15 AM >   Surely this isn't serious, anyone? sleepycity.net: watch out for the third rail baby, that shit is high voltage. urbex and urban exploration photography Shr-eddie  Location: Toronto Gender: Male  |  Re: For the rookies - illustrated gear thread <Reply # 10 on 10/18/2006 12:27 AM >   How much do those respirators and the filters go for? Mark  Very Noble Donor Location: South Carolina Gender: Male What is a lion, king of the savannah, when hes at the south pole?  |  Re: For the rookies - illustrated gear thread <Reply # 11 on 10/18/2006 4:52 AM >   In my opinion you need three min things to go exploring. A knife(multi tool is fine) A flashlight A cell phone (so the person who knows your out exploring can call you or you can call out) Beyond that friend gloves etc are great. Camera's are really optional in my opinion although most people like to show off the sites they have been to and some people are really good at photography, its not required. Dare I say UER has made the camera vital due to most people revolving this hobby around cameras. Although many people who sign up and leave rather quickly are in it for the thrill of exploring, or infiltrating and less in the arts. At least thats what I see in other forums. We can debate min equipment till we go blue in the face, but above is all you really need, everything else is either dead weight, useful tools, or fun things to have. "If the threat level goes up its probably because of me." "I am looking for a girl who enjoys headbutting beltbuckles" imprezawrxsti  Location: Portland, OR Gender: Male nothing is true; everything is permitted  |  |  Re: For the rookies - illustrated gear thread <Reply # 12 on 10/18/2006 5:15 AM >   Posted by Shr-eddie How much do those respirators and the filters go for? Mine was $40 at Home Depot. Replacement cans run about $15. do you know how to waltz? adman635  Location: Orange, CA Gender: Male  |  |  Re: For the rookies - illustrated gear thread <Reply # 13 on 10/18/2006 7:07 AM >   Posted by dsankt Surely this isn't serious, anyone? ? LostInPa  Location: Harrisburg kidz in da hizzie  |  Re: For the rookies - illustrated gear thread <Reply # 14 on 10/18/2006 9:44 AM >   You forgot one thing: Curious_George  Location: Cambridge Gender: Male Straight outta New Bedlam  |  Re: For the rookies - illustrated gear thread <Reply # 15 on 10/18/2006 7:08 PM >   I carry a torch, tripod and camera. For social engineering I may employ a hardhat and safety vest. I could care less about soggy feet, sewage on my pants or anything else that may make the exploration "un-pleasant". ryan  This member has been banned. See the banlist for more information. Location: Providence RI Gender: Male F/gayz  |  |  |  Re: For the rookies - illustrated gear thread <Reply # 16 on 10/18/2006 7:13 PM >   Tripod, camera, flashlight. Button up shirt and tie if the occasion calls for it some times its the most useful tool. I climb stuff! Remember! Shop smart. Shop S-Mart \http://www.myspace.com/xitstheendx kjohnnytarr  Location: Columbia, Missouri Gender: Male Team Asbestos: CoMO  |  |  Re: For the rookies - illustrated gear thread <Reply # 17 on 10/18/2006 7:40 PM >   I've always wanted to get one of those blue work shirts with the name badge on the pocket that says "carl" or something. Alas, the consignment shops giveth not. It seemed like a good idea at the time... Shr-eddie  Location: Toronto Gender: Male  |  Re: For the rookies - illustrated gear thread <Reply # 18 on 10/19/2006 1:07 AM >   Posted by imprezawrxsti Mine was $40 at Home Depot. Replacement cans run about $15. Do you wear it every time you UE or only when it seems important, and when it seems important what are the conditions like? Dages  This member has been banned. See the banlist for more information. Location: Midwestern US Gender: Male  |  Re: For the rookies - illustrated gear thread <Reply # 19 on 10/19/2006 12:06 PM >   If you're using a respirator it's important to note the proper storage procedure for your mask. I own the particular model shown in the first post of this thread, and I'm pretty sure it goes for all models. When you're not using it, unscrew the filters and put them in separate ziplock bags. Make sure the bags are sealed properly because even if you aren't wearing them, the filter cartridges will filter air constantly until they expire. Just a tip to make sure that you arent wearing a sweaty uncomfortable mask for hours for nothing. Dages UER Forum > Archived Rookie Forum > For the rookies - illustrated gear thread (Viewed 2515 times) 1 2 3   All content and images copyright © 2002-2024 UER.CA and respective creators. Graphical Design by Crossfire. To contact webmaster, or click to email with problems or other questions about this site: UER CONTACT View Terms of Service | View Privacy Policy | Server colocation provided by Beanfield This page was generated for you in 296 milliseconds. Since June 23, 2002, a total of 740706861 pages have been generated.