General Urbex equipment?

[nij4829]

Hi guys.
My car got broken into about two weeks ago and the little pikeys took my backpack (plus a few other things including my daughters car seat), and I am just building up my equipment and wondered what everyone else has in their bag?

So far, my new equipment consists of;
Nikon D3000
CREE M5 300 lumens head torch
CREE K5 300 lumens flashlight
Mini Maglite (backup)
50ft paracord

 

[hydealfred]

Welcome to DP.

It depends on what you are exploring. Clothing is an important issue as I have been recently finding out. In this hot weather wearing shorts seems like a good idea. No Walking through long grass has caused me to react badly ont he legs with bites etc You may encounter asbestos and the likes so you need to prepared for this. Your camera is a good choice. And the maglite essential. Lense cleaning gear is also important as alot of places are very dirty and dusty.

A good sense of humour is something I often carry with me on my explores

Make sure when you get around to posting on on DP that you upload shots no bigger than 1024. 800 by 600 is a good size to use.

So look forwards to seeing some of your work soon.

 

[The_Revolution]

So far, my new equipment consists of;
Nikon D3000
CREE M5 300 lumens head torch
CREE K5 300 lumens flashlight
Mini Maglite (backup)
50ft paracord

Maybe add a tripod to that list, but even so you're more than ready to go.

 

[lizm73]

Oh and if your a bit like me then some Antibacterial handwipes for any OCD's you may have

 

[nij4829]

I forgot to add tripod lol.

Clothing isnt a issue as i didnt keep any in my car, and as a seasoned Urbexer I am used to the choice of clothing lol

 

[Seahorse]

Mars bars, water, yellow hi-viz vest, hard hat, clipboard with sheets purporting to be Property Survey forms... and a laminated name tag with a logo that looks like Aberdeenshire council's, but actually isn't.

And somehow seems to have somebody else's name on it. I guess I must have been a wee bit "tired" when I ran it off on Photoshop.

And lately, my old Garmin and a tape measure, to keep CptPies happy with accurate coords for his database.

 

[mexico75]

Bog roll, if you forget everything else remember this

 

[nij4829]

Bog roll, if you forget everything else remember this

haha never thought of that. always got sox lol

 

[nij4829]

Mars bars, water, yellow hi-viz vest, hard hat, clipboard with sheets purporting to be Property Survey forms... and a laminated name tag with a logo that looks like Aberdeenshire council's, but actually isn't.

And somehow seems to have somebody else's name on it. I guess I must have been a wee bit "tired" when I ran it off on Photoshop.

And lately, my old Garmin and a tape measure, to keep CptPies happy with accurate coords for his database.

ohh always have water and choc mate - thats in my jacket close to me lol.

i never tried the 'surveyer' role - thougth be easy to do just the places i visit are not the place a surveyer would go haha

 

[mookster]

Tripod, camera, batteries, water, some food of some sort. All I need.

 

[Seahorse]

i never tried the 'surveyer' role - thougth be easy to do just the places i visit are not the place a surveyer would go haha

I did consider an estate agent's For Sale sign once. I may yet again next time I see one going begging. There's been a couple of places where old properties haven't sold, the owner has got in another agent, who promptly threw the first sign into the field next door. There's still a couple lying about that would just need a wee wipe with a cloth.

 

[lost]

A camping stove is the most required piece of urbex kit for between-explore crunchy Pot Noodles. It doesn't have to be balanced on a plank of wood and a toolbox in the back of an old Cavalier though.

 

[tommo]

A good sense of humour is something I often carry with me on my explores

top statement, its always good to have a laugh along the way, makes the day more enjoyable

as for kit list, spare batteries for everything and your mobile phone comes in very handy from time to time

oh and some of stu's hand cleaner lol

 

[mookster]

top statement, its always good to have a laugh along the way, makes the day more enjoyable

as for kit list, spare batteries for everything and your mobile phone comes in very handy from time to time

oh and some of stu's hand cleaner lol

yeah a sense of humour is a must, especially if things really go down the pan

 

[mcspringzy]

I hope you're all packing your parachutes plus reserve, mini inflatable life raft with 72hr 150mile radius beacon and possibly a set of flares just incase. Rope, seriously? I thought this was UE not a ninjitsu forum.


The only 'kit' I take is a torch* and my phone.





*Sometimes

 

[GE066]

I thought i was the only one who carried parachute cord, never used it. Also touch wood, never used the first aid kit I carry around.

I also carry a magazine in the back section of my camera bag, for waiting out security guards

 

[thepetrolhead]

May i add lightsticks to the list? Very good to have if everything electronic goes tits-up. 2 way radios are also great. Particularly if you have someone 'on guard'.
Ps loved Seahorses disguise suggestion.

 

[shadowman]

Avimo Binoculars and Motorola LST-5E Secure Terminal.

 

[Seahorse]

Ps loved Seahorses disguise suggestion.

Disguise? No, mate. I just like to look busy.

It's not my fault if people jump to the wrong conclusions.

 

[klempner69]

Lidl`s pasty,79p plus tin of Strongbow.