There is something inherently fascinating about structures left abandoned in this day and age. Whether it’s factories, hospitals, asylums, towns, houses or even mines and mining structures, we somehow seem to be drawn to them. So, You Want To Go Urban Exploring? Great! Below are some must-have items to take with you.
Is it the peeling paint, the cracking concrete, corroding metals, the absolute silence that blankets entire areas? Or do we hope to find ghosts still roaming their empty halls? Whatever the reasoning behind the force driving us to explore these places, there are ways to do it safely and respectfully.
Urban Exploring – Be Successful, Be Safe
We always take these items along with us for our safety and exercise extreme common sense when exploring these locales. After all Urban Exploring can be dangerous.
Urban Exploration Check List
Boots: Protecting your feet from any rusting debris and nails is just plain smart. Our boots are steel toe and waterproof to make sure we have added protection.
Facemask: Depending on the situation, we have facemasks and respirators to make sure we won’t be breathing in any harmful fumes or moulds.
Gloves: You protect your feet, so you also need to protect your hands and keep them clean. Who knows what could be growing on abandoned things.
Head Lamp: Keeping the area your focusing on lit up in front of you is always good practice to avoid tripping hazards or open floors.
Second pair of Knickers: What if you do catch a Ghost!
Backpack: Keep extra supplies accessible, and a place for your travel size first aid kit.
First Aid Kit: Taking a travel size first aid kit is a no brainer. Your backpack is its forever home.
Camera: You are going to need to document how brave you are so you can show off to everyone you know.
Powerful Flashlight: Yes, you do have a headlamp, for added security you should also have at the ready a powerful, fully charged flashlight and extra batteries if needed. We carry two torches each.
Be Cautious: You may never know why a place has been abandoned, for how long or what its structural integrity is.
Sound Advice
Plan out your steps very carefully and look around at all the potential hazards. Not just from the building itself, there could be animals or reptiles occupying these places now. Make sure the ceilings and floors look stable before entering any buildings. If it seems sketchy or you don’t feel comfortable stay out.
Remember also to be respectful of these places. There is no need to steal, vandalise or graffiti and ruin it. Keep in mind these abandoned places don’t belong to you. It could have been someones home where they had wonderful memories, and you never know if they would want to come back at some point. They don’t need to know you were there at all.
Don’t ruin it for everyone else. Leave everything how you found it. That adds to the story and the allure of Urban Exploring.
Revel in and enjoy the beauty all around you, don’t destroy it.