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Each urbex adventure is different - some tools might be essential in one case and come out needless in another. It makes sense to bring only the most important ones with you so you don't have to carry too much.
In this blog post, you will learn about the general tools and then go through different scenarios to see which tools might be useful in each case.
Before you start, remember that the right preparation for urbex is not only about the tools you will bring, but also about the clothes you will wear. Never underestimate this.
For example, if you are going to an abandoned factory, you should probably wear long pants and either a long sleeve shirt, jacket or hoodie to protect yourself from the sharp edges and other stuff. Or if you are going to climb a tower, you should probably wear something windproof and warm, because it might be windy and cold up there.
Also, it's usually a good idea to wear dark clothing because it helps you to blend in with the environment and makes you less visible.
We will cover more about this topic in our future blog post!
Now let's dig into the tools that you should have always with you. Regardless of the adventure you are going to.
It's good to mention that the one thing to always have with you is not a tool, but it's water and food. You can be prepared however you want, but without those two you will not be able to survive for long if anything happens.
Flashlight or preferably headlamp with extra batteries. We recommend using a flashlight that has a red light option because it's less visible for others.
You should always do proper research before you go urbexing and maybe think a little bit out of the box.
Note that those tools will only make your life easier, but they are not essential and you can do without them just fine.
Now let's go through different scenarios and see which tools or clothing might be useful in each case. We won't mention those from the general tools section again!
Any extra weight will make climbing harder and more tiring.
There also might not be much space on the ladder, especially if it has a cage. In this case, you should put your backpack on your chest rather than on the back.
The hidden gem of any climbing is the cloak of invisibility. With this, you can blend in the workplace environment and make yourself less visible for others.
It will protect your head from the sharp edges, plus it also blends you even more into the workplace environment, combined with the cloak of invisibility.
