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Hey all , Im a complete Noob when it comes to Urbex what are some essentials to get me started
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i guess don't vandalise/break stuff,
google maps, something to take photos, a group, some common sense and u'll be right
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Hey there Gyro,
Welcome to the forum! :)

Well, what do you like to explore and where are you located. If someone is situated near you they may be willing to take you on a tour.
Otherwise, if you explain what kind of sites you are interested in (abandos, drains, roofs etc) then I (or someone else) may be able to provide you with some locations or info regarding it.

Regards.
Defy conformity, ignite change, and shatter their doubts.
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Sylar wrote:
22 Jul 2017, 10:58 pm
Hey there Gyro,
Welcome to the forum! :)

Well, what do you like to explore and where are you located. If someone is situated near you they may be willing to take you on a tour.
Otherwise, if you explain what kind of sites you are interested in (abandos, drains, roofs etc) then I (or someone else) may be able to provide you with some locations or info regarding it.

Regards.
A quick profile perusal could tell you he's located in Queensland and abandos are his main interest.
Wander often. Wonder always.
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Echo wrote:
22 Jul 2017, 11:02 pm
Sylar wrote:
22 Jul 2017, 10:58 pm
Hey there Gyro,
Welcome to the forum! :)

Well, what do you like to explore and where are you located. If someone is situated near you they may be willing to take you on a tour.
Otherwise, if you explain what kind of sites you are interested in (abandos, drains, roofs etc) then I (or someone else) may be able to provide you with some locations or info regarding it.

Regards.
A quick profile perusal could tell you he's located in Queensland and abandos are his main interest.
No one uses that thing echo :|
The main intrest thing.
They just leave it as default.
Defy conformity, ignite change, and shatter their doubts.
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same :D
I'm lookin for meetups in brisbane
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Sylar wrote:
22 Jul 2017, 11:05 pm
Echo wrote:
22 Jul 2017, 11:02 pm
Sylar wrote:
22 Jul 2017, 10:58 pm
Hey there Gyro,
Welcome to the forum! :)

Well, what do you like to explore and where are you located. If someone is situated near you they may be willing to take you on a tour.
Otherwise, if you explain what kind of sites you are interested in (abandos, drains, roofs etc) then I (or someone else) may be able to provide you with some locations or info regarding it.

Regards.
A quick profile perusal could tell you he's located in Queensland and abandos are his main interest.
No one uses that thing echo :|
The main intrest thing.
They just leave it as default.
I used it i like abandos but drains are cool
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Hi and welcome!

In my Urbex bag;
-2 torches and spare batteries, CB radio, small first aid kit, water, protein bar or 2, phone, GoPros, spare batteries for them and a camera. I also carry a small tripod.

In my car I generally have a spare set of clothes, shoes, jump starter, blankets and more food. God damn I get hungry on an explore!

I guess, basically, just be safe and have fun! Make sure someone you trust knows where you are and just keep in touch via a quick SMS every now and then.

Happy explores mate. A few of us are on a Discord chat together, Il post the link below!

https://discord.gg/JW2bwj
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Another good thing to remember is it CAN be a dangerous hobby, people actually have died doing urbex, and so I'd recommend NEVER go without atleast one or two friends, it's just a safer way to go.
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If you're into exploring drains, read Predator's Approach.doc

The ultimate rule in draining is 'when it rains, no drains'. If there's a chance of rain, don't venture up there. This is how most draining related deaths have occurred. I can think of at least five fatalities from flooding drains off the top of my head (though only two of these involved an explorer). I can think of numerous injuries and one death from exploring in topsides.

When I started exploring, I only took a couple of torches, spare batteries and sturdy footwear. You don't need much more than that. I don't recommend carrying tools of any kind, they open up further legal liability. I use my phone for photos.

Eventually I started to take things like waders with me in the car, but I can't recommend the minimal approach enough.
Iso of the Cave Clan
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