Cache n Go Bag

[FreckleoftheSpider]

Sorry if this has already been posted.

I have a series of go bags that I use. The purpose of these bags is to be ready in a moments notice with basic materials that I will need for a quick trip out. I am currently setting up a caching “go” bag where I have some necessary materials to make life easier. Currently ( I am new at this) I have the GPS, some gloves, extra bags, pens, pencils, duct tape, digital cam, and some duct tape. What have you found that is useful or helpful and can fit inside a backpack? Thanks! 🙂

[sweech]

~swag
~tweezers (or swiss army knife type thing)
~kleenex
~hand sanitizer
~OFF wipes
~mini flashlight
~a couple 35mm canisters (in case)

These are what I think of off the top of my head that are in my bag.

[gotta run]

Don’t forget a compass.

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[furfool]

I like to take my walking stick. I have a bad ankle and it has come in handy more than once after ankle twists. It is also used to poke around in places that I don’t want to stick my hand into first.

Extra batteries is always nice too.

[kmhiker]

I carry in the car a back pack. In it are batterys, compess, map, pens, 2 micro, 2 small cache repair kits, some sandwich bags, jewelry bags, small flashlight. That stays in the car. I carry a fanny pack with water, batterys, flashlight, and a large plastic bag to put the unit in when its raining.

[Timberline Echoes]

clear tape for catching ticks
poison ivy ID card,
headlamp (flashilight thingy you wear on your head), mosquito stop itch stick,
hand sanitizer,
sunscreen,
bug repellant,
pepper spray if you are around bears or muggers,
pad of paper
granola bars,
bottled water,
first aid kit,
mosquito jackets,
rain suits
hat
extra socks

Many of those things we just keep in the vehicle. Depends on what kind of hikes and how far you plan to go.

[FreckleoftheSpider]

Some great items listed here. Thanks! Especially the poison ivy ID card! The extra socks would’ve come in handy today too. I really need to get some sort of shoe that is a bit more water resistant. I appreciate the time you spent in posting these.

[marc_54140]

I always have a cache n go pack in the car. Then I go and take the other car ……….

[Mister Greenthumb]

@Timberline Echoes wrote:

hand sanitizer,

A couple years ago we discovered that hand sanitizer will give instant relief from stinging nettle.

[Sparse Grey Hackle]

@sweech wrote:

~swag
~tweezers (or swiss army knife type thing)
~kleenex
~hand sanitizer
~OFF wipes
~mini flashlight
~a couple 35mm canisters (in case)

These are what I think of off the top of my head that are in my bag.

Munchies, water.
The BIG go bag.
The little go bag.
And, the bag with the ‘other’ stuff in.
💡

[Decrepit]

Extra set of car keys!

I have a spare set on a carabiner that is attached inside my bag. I’ve had to use them more than once. 😳

[furfool]

@Decrepit wrote:

Extra set of car keys!

I have a spare set on a carabiner that is attached inside my bag. I’ve had to use them more than once. 😳

Why not keep them in the glove box so you don’t lose them on the trail? 😆

[seldom|seen]

To go caching. iPhone and Keens. That’s it. You guys are all way over-prepared!

If I don’t come back scrapped up, soaked to the waist, tick-laden, sun-burnt like a farmer, dehydrated, hungry and a little disoriented, what’s the point?

Ask Dave, he’ll tell you how “prepared” I am when we go out.

-alex

[blue_cougar54494]

@Timberline Echoes wrote:

mosquito jackets

I bet the mosquitos really like the warmth of those jackets you bring along for them……you’re so very thoughtful………lol

[gotta run]

@seldom|seen wrote:

If I don’t come back scrapped up, soaked to the waist, tick-laden, sun-burnt like a farmer, dehydrated, hungry and a little disoriented, what’s the point?

Now THAT is a geocaching motto! You should make it your sig line!

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