Equipment
You'll need a GPS. There are a number of different makes and models available spanning a wide range of prices. Check our Links section to review some of these. Many geocachers also put together a "kit" of additional equipment which they carry in a backpack. At a minimum you should consider bringing along:

• a good compass (for times when your gps can't receive signals)
• bug repellant (100% deet - there's lots of mosquitoes in Delaware in the summer)
• flashlight (for looking onto dark places)
• extra batteries (for your GPS and flashlight)
• a pen (since many micro caches do not have room to store one)
• a supply of items to "trade" (this assumes you actually find the cache)

Some geocachers also bring along items such as:

• a walking stick (also great for probing spots where inserting a bare hand might not be the best idea)
• a camera (to record your successful find)
• a cell phone (in case you get lost or injured)
• a small first aid kit

The idea is to have everything you need. Of course which items you'll need most will depend on whether you are searching in an urban, suburban, or rural area.