Gear you guys use for Exploration

Dragulajeeper · **Posted:** Sun Mar 11, 2007 6:29 pm

Just curious of the type of gear everyone uses. Wether or not it is new or old equipment like helmets, lamps, meters etc etc. I was looking at the pictures of gear and everyone seems to use a wide range of equipment from traditional rock climbing helmets and lamps to traditional mining helmets, lamps and meters. So lets hear it!

Chris · **Posted:** Sun Mar 11, 2007 8:34 pm

Mining Gear:

Koehler Wheat Lamp
Comfo Cap
M40M gas detector
15 min oxygen generators

Photography:

Pic:
Sony DSC-H1
Vertex 20 mil candlepower spot light diffused.

Vid:
Sony DCR-VX100C
Multiple Lamps

guitmn54 · **Posted:** Sun Mar 11, 2007 10:00 pm

Kohler Wheat Lamp
Comfo Cap
Koehler flame safety lamp

Photography:

Pic:
Sony DSC-H2
Thor-x 10 mil candlepower spot light diffused.

Miner Greg · **Posted:** Tue Mar 13, 2007 12:47 pm

I use approved mining head gear, MSA Skullgard and MSA Comfocap's. Lighting gear I use a Koehler Wheat Lamp repro which runs via a sealed battery at 12V. Get better range, lighting, and life than an older Wheat Lamp. Meters, I use an MSA Passport 4 gas meter.

Miner Greg

Miner CTMike · **Posted:** Tue Mar 13, 2007 3:52 pm

For us CT guys we use all petzel gear including helmet ,headlamp and SRT gear( rope, ascenders , harness, carabiners, etc.)
but traditional comfo caps look better for pictures!

additional lighting is provided by thor 10,000,000 power light

transportation is jeep wranglers modified to traverse rough terrain

boats are inflatable explorer with collapsable paddles and electric rechargable air pump

I carry a tape measure and small shovel too

Miner Mike · **Posted:** Tue Mar 13, 2007 10:19 pm

Nowadays, for hard rock mines I wear MSA Skullgards (see http://www.ironminers.com/ironmines/sunflower-mine-frame-42.htm for cap version and http://www.ironminers.com/ironmines/sparta-mine-frame-5.htm for full brim). For coal mines, I stick with the MSA coal mine approved Comfo Cap (see http://www.ironminers.com/coalmines/lehman-179-slope-frame-3.htm. Like Miner Greg, I also use a Koehler Wheat Lamp repro with sealed 12 volt battery and MSA Passport for detecting harmful gases and/or Koehler flame safety lamp.

Chris · **Posted:** Tue Mar 13, 2007 10:24 pm

for video shoots.......

Dragulajeeper · **Posted:** Wed Mar 14, 2007 8:47 am

You guys have some impressive stuff. If i did more exploring i would invest in it but i will live vicariously thru all of you. Thanks for taking the time and posting!!!

Deep miner 2 · **Posted:** Thu Mar 15, 2007 10:40 am

hihi my equipment is:
-head lamp
-Miner helmet
-flashlight
-glove
-food
-map of the mine
-boot
and a good friend

John · **Posted:** Sat Apr 07, 2007 6:21 pm

hey boys, what type of belts are you using to keep yer batteries strapped to ya?

john

Chris · **Posted:** Sat Apr 07, 2007 6:28 pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/Belt-with-bulb-pouc ... dZViewItem

this is a coon hunting belt. will work perfectly. even has a pocket for an extra bulb. this valley creek sells tons of these. they work great. mine is a leather miners belt. has a holder for the wheat lamp battery but this coon hunting belt is the same thing but nylon, has the holder for the battery and everything. even a few extra clips to hook your...... well anything.... to.

John · **Posted:** Sat Apr 07, 2007 7:30 pm

hey what type of buckle is on those belts?

Chris · **Posted:** Sun Apr 08, 2007 12:46 am

dont know, i think todd got one, hopefully he will chime in

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