brewman 0 #1 December 4, 2003 I'm new to the sport and am curious as to what extra equipment people carry on their skydives beyond the required basics for jumping at a typical dropzone. Things like: hook knife, money, drivers license, insurance card, cell phone, etc. Also, what have you actually had to use that you carry? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrogNog 1 #2 December 4, 2003 * Food and drink. * VHS or mini-dv tape so you can get your camera-having friends to give you any footage they get of you when you jump together. (Just always keep the tape queued up and ready to record the next segment.) -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePhelps 0 #3 December 4, 2003 hook knife, Special Forces coin (in case I get challenged) rubber bands (so I don't have to go dig in my bag when I pack) pull up cord (see rubber bands) Never used the hook knife, been coin checked once, and use the pull up and rubber bands all the time. Oh, yeah, I keep extra gaffers tape on my camera helmet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John4455 0 #4 December 4, 2003 Fresh women, and more wiskey for the men!..................... (well, it used to work for John Wayne) How do ya like it Johnny? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ripper0289 0 #5 December 4, 2003 A cooler full of icy cold brews, just in case for the dreaded "first".(or the end of the day, whatever comes first) I always bring my camera as well, getting pics of the experienced jumpers landing, the aircraft, cute girls, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoudDan 0 #6 December 4, 2003 I carry a hook knife, mp3 player, pull-up cord, and rubber bands on me while in the air. When you land off, having the pull-up cord and rubber bands is nice so you can pack while you wait to be found (you'll be ready for the next load when you get back), or pack and then walk back (easier to carry all that shit in form of a backpack). The tunes are good for the ride up, and for long walks back from landing out. Coming soon to a bowl of Wheaties near you!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremyneas 0 #7 December 4, 2003 A pink hanky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #8 December 4, 2003 I always keep some rubber bands and a pullup cord in my jumpsuit, but never even thought about how nice it is to have them for an off landing. I just carry them there so i have them when i'm packing. During normal jumps I don't carry anything else. For night jumps I bring a cell phone and a flashlight if I have one with me. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #9 December 4, 2003 Chocolate bars and Nylons Can't be too careful with some of the spotters these days! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lug 4 #10 December 4, 2003 It depends on the DZ, I’am at home or not. At home I’ll more times then not have a rag to cleaning goggles and a pull up cord. During night jumps I add on some money for a phone call and a small flashlight Visiting others I usually carry more; my membership card, tickets, enough to field pack (rubber bands, pull up cord and a closing loop with a washer), rag for the goggles, and enough money for a phone call.Memento Mori Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jb092 0 #11 December 4, 2003 I do alot of tandem vids so I carry hook knife, gaffers tape on the helmet, extra batts for the cameras, and film for the still camera. rubber bands and a pull-up cord. What could possibly go wrong? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John4455 0 #12 December 4, 2003 Maybe a towel for Sparky?? How do ya like it Johnny? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdgregory 0 #13 December 4, 2003 A fifth of whiskey, condoms, a whistle, a rubber duck, three wingnuts and a green glow stick. With these I can usually McGyver something that will get me back should I land off. Oh yeah and a Jimmy Buffet CD. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #14 December 5, 2003 QuoteA fifth of whiskey, condoms, a whistle, a rubber duck, three wingnuts and a green glow stick. ROFL. Is that what the Superman lunch box is for, Sean? I've been meaning to ask... I carry my Driver's license and some pocket funds. I've been considering a Rino GPS/Radio handheld but I don't want anything heavy in my pockets until I get a little better at landing :-)Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #15 December 5, 2003 A clean pair of underwear.....my mother always told me that if I was ever injured to have clean undies on....so....always carry a clean pair of undies...that way if you shit yourself landing on farmer McNastys prise heffer...you can slip into a clean pair and make your mother proud..before your picked up by emergency services Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
judedre 0 #16 December 5, 2003 pack o marlboro medium and a lighter couple quaters for phone call...nothin better than smokin ciggies with air time for the rest o th week... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ripper0289 0 #17 December 5, 2003 QuoteA fifth of whiskey, condoms, a whistle, a rubber duck, three wingnuts and a green glow stick Wing nuts?!? You sick little monkey!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #18 December 5, 2003 QuoteQuoteA fifth of whiskey, condoms, a whistle, a rubber duck, three wingnuts and a green glow stick Wing nuts?!? You sick little monkey!!! *** ...And what on earth do you expect to do with only ONE rubber duck!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kris 0 #19 December 5, 2003 Stashed on my rig I have: A hook knife, a $20 bill, $1 in quarters, two pull-up cords, a 5' length of gutted 550 cord, and my late fiance's St. Christopher medal is tacked on the inside wall of the back-pad on my rig. In my jumpsuit I carry a tin of Altoid's cinnamon strips for my student's and a pack of cleaning cloths for my Oakleys. If I'm doing CRW or a high hop n pop I'll take my cell phone too. In my gear bag I keep: My Mindwarp helmet My FF suit and my BirdMan suit A Leatherman Wave A small Swiss Army knife (the scissors are a godsend for removing broken rubber bands) My logbook A pair of goggles in case it's dark or something happens to my Oakleys. My old kill-line PC with FF handle. Tacky gloves (and some latex gloves for liners when it's really cold) Some Shout Wipes (Why did I get white trim tape on my rig?) Extra pens A Scott's Grip for packing Strobe light in case we decide to do a night jump Spare Tube Stoes Assorted non-drowsy sinus meds & some Alleve A lighterSky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites yoink 321 #20 December 5, 2003 pack of smokes and a lighter.... I don't mind landing off, but I do have objections to walking back without a smoke mobile phone. Spare contact lens. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Dumpster 0 #21 December 5, 2003 On Me - Pullup cord. Couple extra rubber bands. Cheap disposable camera for those "Kodak" moments. Driver's license, a business card from the DZ, and my USPA card. In the gearbag - (aside from the usual helmet, jumpsuit, logbook, etc-) Extra pullups, Motrin, more rubber bands, Rolaids, Sudafed, water - In the summertime I keep some extra clothes, toothbrush, and contact lens crap in there - In the winter time all the same and some extra warm clothes. And a VHS tape tp dub vidoe footage on. Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites grega 0 #22 December 5, 2003 Pull up cord is always in the harness pocket, and so is emergency jump ticket. that's in case i don't have any money and i desperately need a minute of freefall And depends on how many jumps per hour i do, but sometimes i take food and drinks with me, which get consumed on the ride up."George just lucky i guess!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jsaxton 0 #23 December 6, 2003 Or, as Grouch would say: "Sure, but why a duck?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #24 December 6, 2003 QuoteOr, as Grouch would say: "Sure, but why a duck?" *** Ever try to stuff some SHEEP into your jumpsuit?! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jsaxton 0 #25 December 6, 2003 Naw, that's what the extra high boots are for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
Kris 0 #19 December 5, 2003 Stashed on my rig I have: A hook knife, a $20 bill, $1 in quarters, two pull-up cords, a 5' length of gutted 550 cord, and my late fiance's St. Christopher medal is tacked on the inside wall of the back-pad on my rig. In my jumpsuit I carry a tin of Altoid's cinnamon strips for my student's and a pack of cleaning cloths for my Oakleys. If I'm doing CRW or a high hop n pop I'll take my cell phone too. In my gear bag I keep: My Mindwarp helmet My FF suit and my BirdMan suit A Leatherman Wave A small Swiss Army knife (the scissors are a godsend for removing broken rubber bands) My logbook A pair of goggles in case it's dark or something happens to my Oakleys. My old kill-line PC with FF handle. Tacky gloves (and some latex gloves for liners when it's really cold) Some Shout Wipes (Why did I get white trim tape on my rig?) Extra pens A Scott's Grip for packing Strobe light in case we decide to do a night jump Spare Tube Stoes Assorted non-drowsy sinus meds & some Alleve A lighterSky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoink 321 #20 December 5, 2003 pack of smokes and a lighter.... I don't mind landing off, but I do have objections to walking back without a smoke mobile phone. Spare contact lens. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #21 December 5, 2003 On Me - Pullup cord. Couple extra rubber bands. Cheap disposable camera for those "Kodak" moments. Driver's license, a business card from the DZ, and my USPA card. In the gearbag - (aside from the usual helmet, jumpsuit, logbook, etc-) Extra pullups, Motrin, more rubber bands, Rolaids, Sudafed, water - In the summertime I keep some extra clothes, toothbrush, and contact lens crap in there - In the winter time all the same and some extra warm clothes. And a VHS tape tp dub vidoe footage on. Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grega 0 #22 December 5, 2003 Pull up cord is always in the harness pocket, and so is emergency jump ticket. that's in case i don't have any money and i desperately need a minute of freefall And depends on how many jumps per hour i do, but sometimes i take food and drinks with me, which get consumed on the ride up."George just lucky i guess!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsaxton 0 #23 December 6, 2003 Or, as Grouch would say: "Sure, but why a duck?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #24 December 6, 2003 QuoteOr, as Grouch would say: "Sure, but why a duck?" *** Ever try to stuff some SHEEP into your jumpsuit?! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jsaxton 0 #25 December 6, 2003 Naw, that's what the extra high boots are for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
jsaxton 0 #25 December 6, 2003 Naw, that's what the extra high boots are for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
