What gear do you take when going UE? - Page 2

Aydun · 05 Mar 2013, 10:22 pm

benderz wrote:Can anyone offer any advice on either of these lifters? As in if they are handy for lids or a waste:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/125Mm-Silver ... 5d35af3fb2

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/18-Long-Hand ... 5d3ab7843f

Hmmm, could be handy

Means I'd have to take more than just my camera case though lol.

Handsomefox · 04 Jun 2013, 10:47 am

Although I've never done that much UE as my own activity,
Certain call outs with the fire department have allowed me to look into some of cooler underground facilities of larger industrial complexes, and on the rare occasion I did venture as my own activity, I took my good friend Jimmy (also a firey) and we borrowed some of the equipment from the station.

The basic load out we had consisted of:
Structural Fire Fighting PPC, it's also very reflective, so it's hard to lose your buddie of he's with in torch light (trousers and jacket, made of a fire resitant Kevlar/nomex blend.
Level 3 structural firefighting boots, I'm not certain of the actual materials these are made from, but they are bloody tough!
A set of extraction gloves, which are used for car accidents and the sorts, tough pieces, but no awfully restrictive on the fingers.
Fire helmet, Equipped with a 4" face shield and really powerful helmet torch.
Nomex flash hood, this is really just a fire thing, but it's nice and warm.
Right angle survivor torch that sits on the chest of your gear.
We've taken the Breathing Apparartus (BA) down a few times, which believe it or not has some real nice benefits, obviously breathable air in confined spaces, but the truck mans belt that is attached to it is realy useful, can hold just about any tool, torch or device you would want to bring, as well as the firefly, which is a movement sensing type device, so
If your buddy stops moving (gets knocked out or whatnot) the firefly starts flashing and whining, and if you've thought 5 or 6 fire detectors moaning was loud, you wait until you hear that thing go off!
Although the wait of the tank is a little inconveniant at first, you learn to move with it rather comfortably.
BA sets also have rope attached to them all the time, which as we know, a length of
rope can be extremely helpful,
And other things like spare batteries, multi tool, extractor knife and other useful tools for the pockets.

And you thought you guys sounded overkill

binjuice · 04 Jun 2013, 8:11 pm

Thats carzy all I take is a torch and some old shoes?

Titan · 04 Jun 2013, 8:38 pm

Depends on where im going. If i can drive there and its really wed and muddy my gumboots... Otherwise the whitest shoes i own... lol not on purpose just by a freak chance. Those who went with me to the last two UEGA expos will recall these shoes white at the start and wet/dirty when we are done lol.

Ok ok the gear:

- DSLR
- Tripod
- 4500 lumen LED torch
- Headlamp
- Smaller/Backup LED torch
- Small blue light/stick for photos
- Crane backpack
- Smokes
- Phone

Midget · 05 Jun 2013, 12:21 pm

Sometimes I don't bring anything if it's somewhere close and I've been there a few times already. More physical freedom.

Otherwise I bring:

DSLR - a crappy Canon 600D.
Tripod - Some random Chinese one, which is actually quite good because I don't mind getting it wet and muddy. Though I'm looking to get a Manfrotto 190XPROB or 055XPROB later. Too expensive at the moment. I also found the perfect way to attach my tripod to my backpack with ropes instead of having it poke out.
Small First Aid Kit.
Gloves.
Some rope - Not really thick enough for safety rope, but it's useful nonetheless.
Disposable P2 mask - Definitely need a better one later.
And some other random things.

Joker · 12 Jun 2013, 8:02 pm

I thought I was like the only person who actually used rope.
I always take some 550 black paracord for its versatility, and usually take a horrible bunnings rope which does the basic climbing jobs, otherwise the full on rope for times in need i guess. However it is big...

RooMar · 14 Jun 2013, 11:55 pm

Joker wrote:I thought I was like the only person who actually used rope.
I always take some 550 black paracord for its versatility, and usually take a horrible bunnings rope which does the basic climbing jobs, otherwise the full on rope for times in need i guess. However it is big...

God I hope you aren't serious!

Dreadnought · 16 Jun 2013, 3:40 am

I must have the weirdest equipment

Paramedic hi top boots (Kevlar toes)
Black trousers
Leather-like hoodie
SF-10 Gasmask (need to find it actually, the joys of living in three places at once)
Firemans helmet with lights (old ones absolutely smashed after a friend "wore" it)
Leather gauntlets
Fingerless rope handling gloves
iPhone
Rope-10m of it
Crowbar for sticky situations and heavy grates
Batteries

Looking to buy a small inflatable boat with a fast pump for a upcoming sojourn

Have utilised a 16ft racing catamaran before to search for drain outlets, not the ideal vehicle for the job but a good launching platform for diving and smaller boats/kayaks.

Spades · 16 Jun 2013, 7:59 am

Me:

Banaclava
Gloves
Dirty shoes with good grip
nice non white top
a "no brain" helmet
sometimes a permanent marker
spare change of undies
headtorch
backup torch
iPhone fully charged

Joker normal brings the ropes

Spades · 16 Jun 2013, 8:01 am

Depends what you're exploring really. I pack differently for
cranes than for drains

blakjak · 17 Jun 2013, 8:17 am

I used to carry all that sh1t mention above, then I realized that all you need is a good torch & maybe a spare. Grippy steel capped boot also make your exploring dollar go further.

As for thr rest, you're just asking for trouble.

BJ

benderz · 17 Jun 2013, 5:06 pm

blakjak wrote:I used to carry all that sh1t mention above, then I realized that all you need is a good torch & maybe a spare. Grippy steel capped boot also make your exploring dollar go further.

As for thr rest, you're just asking for trouble.

BJ

Even though I have just started, I totally agree. I will go with a hand torch and a head lamp as a backup. Mobility and speed is the major factor without being weighed down by too much gear.

blakjak · 17 Jun 2013, 5:30 pm

benderz wrote:
blakjak wrote:I used to carry all that sh1t mention above, then I realized that all you need is a good torch & maybe a spare. Grippy steel capped boot also make your exploring dollar go further.

As for thr rest, you're just asking for trouble.

BJ
Even though I have just started, I totally agree. I will go with a hand torch and a head lamp as a backup. Mobility and speed is the major factor without being weighed down by too much gear.

And having to explain to a pesky nob cop who's bullshit detectors are primed why you have all that sh1t you in a suss location.

Spades · 17 Jun 2013, 7:38 pm

I recommend knee pads for small drains lol. Just did Streamway to Heaven. Some bits hurt.

Scarecrow · 17 Jun 2013, 7:54 pm

Spades wrote:I recommend knee pads for small drains lol. Just did Streamway to Heaven. Some bits hurt.

Harden up a bit, Spades. You dive into unknown water in bunkers, climb cranes, run tunnels, and you're saying you need knee pads for a drain???

Saying something like that will get you nominated for Biggest Coward at the Clannies if you were a Cave Clan member.

Spades · 17 Jun 2013, 8:16 pm

Scarecrow wrote:
Spades wrote:I recommend knee pads for small drains lol. Just did Streamway to Heaven. Some bits hurt.
Harden up a bit, Spades. You dive into unknown water in bunkers, climb cranes, run tunnels, and you're saying you need knee pads for a drain???

Saying something like that will get you nominated for Biggest Coward at the Clannies if you were a Cave Clan member.

Hahaha I know, I know. Even Javed today powered ahead of me. I rowed from 8am to 1pm yesterday though, including a race (in which we won!!!). So I was pretty buggered :p I never normally complain. Except for Benderz. That drain was a b***h lol

Javed · 17 Jun 2013, 8:32 pm

Bu- but I have sore leggies

goldburgmolloy · 12 Oct 2013, 3:47 am

Skateboard! If it's dry enough you can sit on it and avoid a sore back.

Scarecrow · 12 Oct 2013, 9:02 pm

goldburgmolloy wrote:Skateboard! If it's dry enough you can sit on it and avoid a sore back.

A skateboard has nothing on a Drainboard.

goldburgmolloy · 13 Oct 2013, 1:09 am

Scarecrow wrote:
goldburgmolloy wrote:Skateboard! If it's dry enough you can sit on it and avoid a sore back.
A skateboard has nothing on a Drainboard.

Never heard of that, I'm guessing they operate the same but with bigger wheels and waterproof?

Scarecrow · 17 Oct 2013, 10:48 am

goldburgmolloy wrote:
Scarecrow wrote:
goldburgmolloy wrote:Skateboard! If it's dry enough you can sit on it and avoid a sore back.
A skateboard has nothing on a Drainboard.
Never heard of that, I'm guessing they operate the same but with bigger wheels and waterproof?

It's something a Cave Clan member in Sydney designed and built. More of a joke for our Short Film Festival. It's not an actual product that exists in retail. He designed it with 4 pairs of wheels, so it will always glide smoothly over the gaps in RCPs.

timdole · 17 Oct 2013, 4:44 pm

Why not

TiNy · 14 Dec 2013, 9:18 pm

does anyone know any good gloves

maggot · 16 Dec 2013, 1:39 pm

TiNy wrote:does anyone know any good gloves

soft

I like latex gloves. Sometimes I like to put one on and pretend I'm a rooster

No+Pro · 16 Dec 2013, 3:13 pm

maggot wrote:
TiNy wrote:does anyone know any good gloves
soft

I like latex gloves. Sometimes I like to put one on and pretend I'm a rooster

just spat my lunch a bit