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 Before you go on an explore, make sure you have the right clothing and equipment for use on the day / night. From the list below, think what you might need for the location(s) you are going to visit. Plan ahead and leave plenty of time to pack your bag, instead of gathering everything up at the last minute. ( You might forget that one vital piece of equipment / clothing ) The list has been gathered by equipment with what a few explorers have taken on previous explorations ( Thanks all who helped with suggestions ) The list below is a guide only, and may be missing an item(s) needed for a more specific explore. Remember to take just what you need into the location itself. ( Other items can be left back at the car / hotel etc ) Taking the minimal of equipment into a venue, will lead to a more comfortable successful exploration. Equipment Check List Guide A Good Strong Waterproof Bag / Rucksack Clothing Wear Warm Unrestricting Clothing - ( think about how it will effect your movement & always dress in layers ) Strong boots - ( preferably ones with ankle supports / steel toecaps / thick soles ) Also Consider Taking Waders Waterproof Jacket/Trousers Disruptive Patterned Material "DPM" Jacket & Trousers ( For more stealthy manouvres ) Spare Dry Clothing / Socks / Underwear Overalls Hat (Beanie style is ideal) Gloves ( thick leather ones - for safety reasons, as well as warmth ) Scarf Bandana High Visibility Jacket / Vest Hair Bands ( For the longer haired individuals ) _______________________________________ Safety Equipment Fully Charged Mobile Phone ( preferably set it to vibrate, so you don't attract attention if it rings ) Torch & Back Up Torch with Spare Batteries ( a wind up one is handy to have ) Headlamp Caving / Climbing Helmet Hard Hat Rope, Harness, Clips etc Rope Ladder Safety Goggles Clear Face Visor Respirator and Spare Filters ( or at least carry some disposable dust masks ) Knee & Elbow Pads Latex Gloves Thick Leather Gloves ( handy if there any sharp objects around ) Disposable Paper Oversuit With Hood Anti Bacterial Handwash/Gel Hand Towel First Aid Kit Silver Thermal Blanket Insect Repellant Earplugs Whistle Door Wedges ( You never know if that door will lock behind you ) Fully Charged Walkie Talkies (with spare batteries) _______________________________________ Camera / Optical Equipment Camera Bag / Case Camera & Spare Camera ( if you have one ) Video Camera Large Tripod ( don't forget the quick release plate ) Mini Desktop Style Tripod Gorilla Style Flexible Tripod Camera Mounting Clamp Lenses Lens Hood Filters Flashgun Infra Red Remote Control Unit Cable Trigger Release Camera Cleaning Kit Battery Grip ( if your camera takes one ) Spares - (batteries, Film, Tapes, Discs & Memory cards) Shower Cap ( handy for keeping camera & lense dry when shooting in the rain , damp underground locations ) Spotting Scope Binoculars Night Vision Goggles / Scope Camera Manual(s) _______________________________________ Other Items Food Drink Sweets Chocolate Bars Any Medication You'll Need For The Trip Maps Of The Area Satnav Compass Keys Wallet/Purse with a bit of Money ( good to have a few pounds of loose change inside also, maybe a bit of ID too ) Notebook & Pencil ( also jot down any phone numbers you might need, before you go ) Small Compact Mirror ( Handy for looking around corners / signalling to others ) Cigarettes/Tobacco If a Smoker (papers/filters/lighter & a spare) Wet Wipes Loo Roll / Tissues Stopwatch String Insulation Tape Blu Tak Assorted Elastic Bands Glowsticks Tealight Candles Multitool ( be careful with locking blades/knives/tools & where you take them ) If Away Camping Overnight Tent Sleeping Bag Sleeping Mat Stove / Burner For Cooking ( spare gas cartridge(s) / fuel blocks ) Mess Tins Drinking Cup Knife / Fork / Spoon Can Opener Rubber Mallet Toiletries Water Purification Kit Never Take Any Of The Following Marker pens Spray Paint Tools ( crow bar / bolt croppers etc ) Drugs Weapons Any type of explosive ( fireworks etc ) _______________________________________ Last , But Not Least Take Your Common Sense -- Be Safe & Be Responsible. Tell People Where You Will Be Going / When You Will Be Returning [ Top of Page ] |
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