caching tools

WGA Member Joined: Sep 23, 2012 Posts: 7

I am not really new to caching but thought I would get an idea of what devices/tools/"stuff" others have when they are caching. I just want to get an idea of what I have not seen or heard etc. so I can be more prepared in the field. Thanks!!!

WGA Member Joined: 2010-11-11 Posts: 98

Mirror on a stick, magnet on a string, sharpie pen, claw grabber, extra baggies, extra logs, electronic circuit board tweezers, pocket leatherman, and cell phone.

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2012 6:22 am

I have a pair of rubbery gloves that were made to open jars. They are very helpful when I can't open some very tight cache covers. Also a mini first aid kit--I've actually helped more cachers along the way than I have needed it myself.

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2012 7:29 am

When I began I had trade items and lots of other stuff in tow...but at that time micros were far less common out there...now I cache with a GPS and a pen...I find that combination works for 99.99% of everything.

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2012 5:55 pm

sarge how's it going...
In my geo-utulity belt and geoJeep I have bent- tip needle nosed pliers, mechanic's mirror on expandable shaft, 180 lumen flashlights, lanyard for the GPS, 2 different sets of inexpensive leatherman/utility type tools, tweezers, forceps, 1st aid kit, magnets, spare logs (customer WGA to boot!), nano logs, spare containers, swag, a small cache container, rubber knee boots, markers and various pens + my official handy dandy WGA nametag.

Of those things, I usually leave them in the Jeep and carry with my the small utility tool, pen and maybe some logs and a flashlight.

The rest just rides around and helps make me think I am cool.

Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 5:32 am

In addition to the aforementioned items:

Bring a lanyard for your GPSR to hang around your neck when you sign the log, so you don't drop it.

A walking stick, a small pad of paper for field solve puzzles, magnifying glass, spare batteries.

Don't forget a camera to log your caching companion's misasventures.

Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 6:27 am

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WGA Member Joined: 2007-11-26 Posts: 3258

I am a HUGE fan of the Swiss Card.

http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-53321-Swisscard-Lite-Ruby/dp/B0000E63ZJ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1351533237&sr=8-3&keywords=victorinox+swiss+card+lite

Fits in your wallet and has everything you need--pen, tweezer, screwdriver, knife. A great little tool that lets you go caching even if you forget the geo-backpack.

Other than that, a copy of the puzzle solutions database for greater NE Wisconsin is handy to have. Cool

Joined: 2009-06-05 Posts: 2120 Location: Menominee, MI

I just bring a pen. I don't do puzzle caches or multis.

If the cache requires a tool, not gonna bother unless the page says to bring one such as tweezers to extract nano logs.

Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 1:44 pm

This is a link to another thread with some of the same suggestions and some others:

http://www.wi-geocaching.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=12053&start=15&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=supplies+tools+backpack

Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 3:51 pm

In addition to the numerous tools mentioned by previous posters... cache with a buddy who is either tall and/or willing to climb a tree Wink

Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 4:29 pm

All we bring is our GPS some spare batteries and our favorite pen, (usually a fine tip sharpie)

Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 4:50 pm

My children pick on me cuz I have a lanyard for my keys and on that I have a flashlight, a pen, tweezers, a pocket knife, compass and my GPS. They say it's a good thing the containers don't have ears or they would hear me rattling a mile away. I also carry band aides( accident prone children), trash bags, and my cell phone. Any more stuff and I'll need a pack mule to follow behind.

Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 5:07 pm

GrannyGoesAlong wrote:

In addition to the numerous tools mentioned by previous posters... cache with a buddy who is either tall and/or willing to climb a tree Wink

I'm the tree climber. I bring a little caching buddy to go into the Uh.. AHEM..tight spots.

WGA Member Joined: 2010-11-11 Posts: 98

Of course, if your going for a kiddie park hide I recommend borrowing your or your neighbors kids( with their permission of course)