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 zero5four
  
Location: Southwest Florida
Gender: Male
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<Reply # 80 on 7/15/2010 8:32 PM >
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Haha, never thought of it like that. Yes I do. I don't know why, but I always have. It's actually come in handy a few times. I've gotten attacked by some dogs [none-US related], used it to pry open a stuck door [UE] among other things. It's the original swiss army knife!
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Live Free or Die, thats why u do it!!! I used to live in NH and I always had a walking stick when I went hiking... not so much exploring, but they are great for hikes. Keepin it real in the 603 bitches!
I've never had to resort to violence, but the metal spikes on the bottom of my video tripod would ruin somebodys day if it came down to it... not to mention that is weighs about 9-10 lbs.
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insanebuslady
Location: ?
Gender: Male
"You talkin' to me?"
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<Reply # 81 on 7/15/2010 10:07 PM >
| | | | Posted by zero5four
I've never had to resort to violence, but the metal spikes on the bottom of my video tripod would ruin somebodys day if it came down to it... not to mention that is weighs about 9-10 lbs.
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You carry a video tripod around exploring? I thought my Bogen was heavy, I can't imagine that
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chuManFu
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<Reply # 82 on 7/15/2010 10:31 PM >
| | | | i think the best defensive tool to bring is a friend. strength in numbers.
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zero5four
Location: Southwest Florida
Gender: Male
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<Reply # 83 on 7/15/2010 11:33 PM >
| | | | Posted by insanebuslady
You carry a video tripod around exploring? I thought my Bogen was heavy, I can't imagine that
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I've actually downsized alot. I'm shooting video w/ a DSLR now. You shoulda seen the amount of stuff I used to carry around, fucking retarded. Video tripod, Portable lighting w/ a heavy ass battery pack, a Canon XL2 (Big video camera, with a Big ass lens) All in a big hiking pack. Plus I used to be fat too so I sounded like fatty magee comin up those stairs or hiking up hills! All heavy breathin about to go into cardiac arrest! lol Ask Aerofennec or Felonius Monk, they'll tell ya ;)
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Cryptix
 
Location: Durham
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<Reply # 84 on 7/18/2010 6:34 PM >
| | | | The only thing I sometimes carry that could be defensive would be my 3D mag or my Leatherman multitool...But i never carry anything with the intent to use it for violence.
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NHUrbex
Location: NH, USA
Gender: Male
You can always find me chilling on a rooftop.. Ironically, I'm not a fan of heights. Just views...
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<Reply # 85 on 7/23/2010 1:28 PM >
| | | | I rarely bring a long a flashlight. Partially because I ALWAYS forget. I don't see how they could be that useful. Those baton-maglights have a tendency to jam in the out position upon impact. congratulations. You now have a mini-walking stick! A six-foot staff weighs about 3 lbs and it has the same effect as binoculars hanging around your neck. It looks cool.
Besides, I think that maglight baton might be considered a conceal weapon in some states.. 
Behind every mistake, there is a lesson.
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kabiff
Location: Western MA
Gender: Male
Boo Radley
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<Reply # 86 on 7/23/2010 10:21 PM >
| | | | Posted by chuManFu
i think the best defensive tool to bring is a friend. strength in numbers.
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I agree. I usually try to explore with at least two other people. I just can't justify exploring someplace potentially dangerous/illegal without a couple of my buds to back me up.
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Sand
 
Location: Pac South
Everything interesting is always behind a fence.
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<Reply # 87 on 7/24/2010 12:04 AM >
| | | | I agree - bring people with you.
Only bring things for defense that you actually know how to use and are immediately accessible. That's pretty much it. Otherwise it's a false sense of security. I'm not saying I'm against weapons, but you're better off running than staying and using something you don't know how to use.
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insanebuslady
Location: ?
Gender: Male
"You talkin' to me?"
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<Reply # 88 on 7/24/2010 10:01 PM >
| | | | Posted by zero5four
I've actually downsized alot. I'm shooting video w/ a DSLR now.
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I've seen some nice compact video tripods that are perfect for DSLR use. Buddy of mine has a Velbon that pans sooo goddamn silky-smooth. Or you can always just buy a nice fluid head for your photo tripod
Anyway sorry for sidetracking
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ferris209
Location: The Lone Star State
Gender: Male
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<Reply # 89 on 7/26/2010 6:16 PM >
| | | | I bring two guns, one in my back pocket (American Arms .32), another in my gear bag (Heckler & Koch .40c) which is concealed carry compatible and ready for quick access. Of course, I do have the authority to carry wherever I want, so I reckon not too many of y'all can do that.
Smart thing for civilians, go in groups, research your state and local laws to determine what is defined as a weapon, and carry what you can. OR go to the police academy and get on somewhere.
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splumer
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Gender: Male
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<Reply # 90 on 7/27/2010 12:11 PM >
| | | | Posted by ferris209
I bring two guns, one in my back pocket (American Arms .32), another in my gear bag (Heckler & Koch .40c) which is concealed carry compatible and ready for quick access. Of course, I do have the authority to carry wherever I want, so I reckon not too many of y'all can do that.
Smart thing for civilians, go in groups, research your state and local laws to determine what is defined as a weapon, and carry what you can. OR go to the police academy and get on somewhere.
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Dunno about TX, but in Ohio, trespassing with a weapon, even if you have a CC permit, kicks it up to a felony.
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ferris209
Location: The Lone Star State
Gender: Male
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<Reply # 91 on 7/27/2010 1:28 PM >
| | | | Posted by splumer
Dunno about TX, but in Ohio, trespassing with a weapon, even if you have a CC permit, kicks it up to a felony.
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Does here in Texas to, but I don't criminally trespass (as I usually have permission or the authority) and I am a full time Police Officer.
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Urban-Explorer
Location: Hell's Drain
Gender: Male
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<Reply # 92 on 7/27/2010 10:24 PM >
| | | | The only defense I usually bring is pepper spray. Non-lethal, and if needed, I can get away without harming anyone, anything.
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insanebuslady
Location: ?
Gender: Male
"You talkin' to me?"
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<Reply # 93 on 7/27/2010 10:41 PM >
| | | | Posted by ferris209
Does here in Texas to, but I don't criminally trespass (as I usually have permission or the authority) and I am a full time Police Officer.
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Lol, narc.
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synthacide
Location: BAY AREA
Gender: Male
My cat's breath smells like cat food.
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<Reply # 94 on 7/27/2010 10:43 PM >
| | | | Posted by ferris209
Does here in Texas to, but I don't criminally trespass (as I usually have permission or the authority) and I am a full time Police Officer.
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LE thats also a UE'r? interesting...
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AvsFreak
Location: Colorado
Gender: Male
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<Reply # 96 on 8/2/2010 12:29 AM >
| | | | Posted by splumer
Dunno about TX, but in Ohio, trespassing with a weapon, even if you have a CC permit, kicks it up to a felony.
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...and you can say goodbye to your permit.
I also have a CC permit, and always carry wherever I go when I am not exploring, but since I am doing something that is illegal, I don't think it would be in my best interest to be carrying a weapon while doing so.
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wopke
Gender: Male
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<Reply # 97 on 8/2/2010 5:34 PM >
| | | | Buy a decent tripod. IF you will ever need it for everything else then photography, it will be a good companion.
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acrocycle
Location: Internet
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<Reply # 98 on 8/15/2010 12:40 AM >
| | | | There are these lights, made by Sig Sauer, called a Defense Light, or something like that. They are a flashlight and strobe all in one. I have handled them and wondered how the strobe would be very effective in a defense situation. That was until I had one flashed at me about thirty feet away, in a pretty well lit room. I couldn't see when that thing was flashing. It was amazing how bright it was.
The ones made by Sig Sauer are way too expensive. There have to be ones out there for cheap.
Just a suggestion.
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Durdan
Location: Ybor City, FL
Gender: Male
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<Reply # 99 on 8/15/2010 12:48 AM >
| | | | i have a flashlight like that for work. EXTREMELY bright and rechargeable. cost me about $130. i use it all the time and especially when i go 'splorin
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