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| − | It's up to you, of course. But here's what other people have found useful: | + | It's up to you, of course. [[User:Tongs|Tongs]] has an emergency fun box. But here's what other people have found useful: |
#In General: | #In General: | ||
## GPS / aerial maps / driving directions: Some way to get to your destination (note that GPS won't help you find your way around cities with crazy one-way streets) | ## GPS / aerial maps / driving directions: Some way to get to your destination (note that GPS won't help you find your way around cities with crazy one-way streets) | ||
## Camera: Record proof of reaching the target or take group photos (besides taking pictures of cool stuff) | ## Camera: Record proof of reaching the target or take group photos (besides taking pictures of cool stuff) | ||
| + | ## Some kind of [[marker]] that you want to leave on location. | ||
#Also consider: | #Also consider: | ||
## Snacks | ## Snacks | ||
## Water | ## Water | ||
## Cell phone (in case of emergencies) | ## Cell phone (in case of emergencies) | ||
| − | ## Games | + | ## [[Games we play|Games]] |
## Tripod for camera (group photos) | ## Tripod for camera (group photos) | ||
## Book or laptop, if you need something to keep you busy while you're waiting for other geohashers | ## Book or laptop, if you need something to keep you busy while you're waiting for other geohashers | ||
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## A [[Citation Needed|Citation might come in useful]]. | ## A [[Citation Needed|Citation might come in useful]]. | ||
## [[PGP Keysigning]] information. | ## [[PGP Keysigning]] information. | ||
| − | : | + | #:42. Towel |
#If you're trying for any kind of [[MNIMB Geohash]]: | #If you're trying for any kind of [[MNIMB Geohash]]: | ||
| − | ## A plan - know what you'll do in an emergency, know a way out in case of GPS | + | ## A plan - know what you'll do in an emergency, know a way out in case of GPS failure, for example know that walking in a particular cardinal direction will take you to a highway, river or road which you can follow to a known location (And know how to determine that direction without said GPS) |
## Lights (in case it's winter) | ## Lights (in case it's winter) | ||
## First aid kit | ## First aid kit | ||
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## [http://xkcd.com/478/ <strike>Duct Tape</strike>Staple Gun] | ## [http://xkcd.com/478/ <strike>Duct Tape</strike>Staple Gun] | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:51, 31 July 2022
It's up to you, of course. Tongs has an emergency fun box. But here's what other people have found useful:
- In General:
- GPS / aerial maps / driving directions: Some way to get to your destination (note that GPS won't help you find your way around cities with crazy one-way streets)
- Camera: Record proof of reaching the target or take group photos (besides taking pictures of cool stuff)
- Some kind of marker that you want to leave on location.
- Also consider:
- Snacks
- Water
- Cell phone (in case of emergencies)
- Games
- Tripod for camera (group photos)
- Book or laptop, if you need something to keep you busy while you're waiting for other geohashers
- Picnic blanket
- Family Radio Service device(s)
- Amateur Radio
- Bug spray
- Solid boots
- Rain gear
- A Citation might come in useful.
- PGP Keysigning information.
- 42. Towel
- If you're trying for any kind of MNIMB Geohash:
- A plan - know what you'll do in an emergency, know a way out in case of GPS failure, for example know that walking in a particular cardinal direction will take you to a highway, river or road which you can follow to a known location (And know how to determine that direction without said GPS)
- Lights (in case it's winter)
- First aid kit
- Compass
- Another truck if your location is a swamp. Don't say I never told you to.
- A boat.
- A horse|snowshoes|a dogsled team|a snowmobile
Duct TapeStaple Gun
