Top 12 Best Items to Bring When Exploring Abandoned Locations

12 Tope Rated Items to Bring When Exploring Abandoned Locations

GearLight High-Powered Led Flashlight

When exploring an abandoned place a flashlight is essential as many buildings that have been neglected for a while no longer have electricity powering the lights. This flashlight is great for searching through dark rooms and unlit corridors while also having a small profile and being 24 times stronger than a phone flashlight. The GearLight boasts a bright wide beam light that can effortlessly fill a backyard. Unlike most conventional flashlights there are modes that allow changing the zoom and focus of the beam for changes in depth of field.

First Aid Only Kit

This First Aid Kit contains almost 300 items to treat all categories of cuts and minor injuries, to prevent infection until proper medical attention can be applied. Abandoned buildings can be filled with broken glass and rusted nails that can easily create an issue that might end your exploration. With a first aid kit on hand, anyone who suffers a wound can be sufficiently cared for while still continuing to explore the location.  

Iron Flask Sports Water Bottle

Hydration is vital no matter what you do or where you go so an abandoned house or factory is no different. There are a thousand different ways to take water along with you on your trip but the best choice for cold refreshing water is a reusable metal water bottle like the Iron Flask. The flask has incredible insulation to store cold drinks for 24 hours and hot drinks for up to 12 hours. Compared to a hydro flask this is a top pick because 3 interchangeable lids are included allowing for personalization and ease of access to your drink while still retaining a small profile.   

Timberland PRO men's 6" Pit Boss Steel Toe

While sneakers provide a little more mobility over boots, boots are the way to go especially for someone who is a frequently abandoned explorer. The thick rubber soles of Timberland boots can protect against almost any puncture for debris that would easily slide through weaker rubber on sneakers. The Timberland PRO Men’s are also steel-toed boots which mean no worrying about falling objects possibly breaking your toes if they happen to fall on your foot. These boots are also made with cushioning technology to aid with walking and prevent foot soreness no matter how long you are exploring.

DEWALT Clear Anti-Fog Dual Safety Goggle

In an abandoned building full of dust and particles, a solid pair of goggles are your eyes’ best friend and will keep you from coming in contact with any allergens or toxins that may irritate your eyes. The Dewalt goggles are fog proof and have ventilation ports so you are always able to see where you are walking and never have to remove them to clean the inside lenses. They are very durable and protect from most small projectiles that may fall from ceilings or may be kicked up if an object falls over.

3M Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator P100

Older buildings that have been left to decay can be filled with black mold, asbestos, fiberglass shards, and even lead dust from crumbling paint. All these airborne toxins can be kept out of your lungs with the 3M respirator. The mask has a p100 rating meaning that as long as the mask is properly fit to your face it can filter 99.9% of airborne particles. The mask is fully reusable with interchangeable filters for when the filters are full and provides the highest respiratory protection you can find.

CLIF Bar

There are a million ways for nutrition but we do not advise bringing a bowl of penne pasta into an abandoned building. Clif bars are a great alternative and this pack on amazon comes with a large variety of flavors to fit any of your friend’s tastes. They are easy to transport and are a great way to settle hunger and get some quick flue to continue your exploration.

CLC Custom Leathercraft 125L Handyman Flex Grip Work Gloves

Unless you want to run the risk of various hand injuries, a sturdy pair of gloves is recommended. These Leathercraft gloves are designed to give great protection while remaining flexible enough to not limit dexterity. The stitch pattern conceals the seams to prevent the gloves from getting caught on any metal or wood and tearing. Even with their durability, they are mobile-friendly with a touch screen fingertip allowing you to continue to use your smartphone even with the gloves on.  

Anker Portable Charger PowerCore Slim 10000 Power Bank

It is very unlikely that you will find a working outlet in an abandoned house so it is a good idea to bring along a portable power bank in case your phone dies. Anker is a very refutable power bank brand for its capacity and reliability. The Anker Power Core Slim is very thin but still provides 10000 mAh capacity to fully charge your phone multiple times in one charge. The charger may have a sleek design but it is still very durable and fit for any occasion.

Smith & Wesson Extreme Ops Folding Knives

A knife is a very versatile tool and great for exploration as it provides utility and self-defense. When you walk into an abandoned building you never know what you may come across so having some sort of security is vital. Smith and Wesson is a very reliable brand and makes very high-quality knives that will be a great addition to any trip. You never know when you might need a knife to open food packaging, cut a rope, or cut the edge of a bandage to help close a wound. This knife is about 7 inches long with a 3-inch blade so it should be legal in most jurisdictions as an everyday carry-on top of an exploration utility.

Canon EOS Rebel T7

The Canon EOS T7 is a great low-priced camera that can up your urban photography from basic phone camera pictures to a professional DSLR feel. A camera is not essential when exploring, but if you enjoy documenting your trips and plan to upload photos to one of the albums on Ontarioabandonedplaces.com, this is a great purchase for high-quality photos. This DSLR also has wifi capability for fast and easy transfers from your camera to your phone before you even leave the abandoned site.

Venture Pal 40L Lightweight Daypack

After buying all the aforementioned supplies, you are going to need a place to store them and the 40L Venture Pak is a great fit. It is very highly rated on Amazon for its storage capability and durability. Even with its large storage capacity, it is still very lightweight since it is constructed with tear-resistant Nylon fibers. The bag itself weighs less than 1lb and can even be folded into its inner pouch for convenient transportation.