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1. 3M Medium Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 7502/37082(AAD), Respiratory Protection, Medium
- COMFORT AND DURABLE: Advance silicone material for increased comfort and greater durability
- BREATHE EASY: Proprietary 3M CoolFlow valve helps makes breathing easier
- EASY ON AND OFF: Dual-mode head harness adjusts easily to a quick latch design offering an easy, one-hand touch drop-down mechanism for putting the facepiece on and off
- REDUCE FOGGING: Exhalation valve cover directs exhaled breath and moisture downward to reduce fogging
- Bayonet style cartridges and filters (not included) can provide respiratory protection against a variety of gases, vapors, and particulate hazards according to NIOSH approvals
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2. 3M Advanced Particulate Filter 2297, P100, with Nuisance Level Organic Vapor Relief
- NIOSH approved for environments containing certain oil and non-oil based particles. These include mining, shipbuilding, abatement, utilities. 3M recommended for relief against nuisance* level organic vapors.
- USE WITH 3M 5000 Series Respirators or 3M Gas and Vapor Cartridges 6000 Series (with Adaptor 502) which are approved for use with 3M Half Facepiece 6000, 6500 and 7500 Series or 3M Full Facepiece 6000, FF-400 or 7800S Series.
- EASY BREATHING: 3M's Advanced Electret Filter Media efficiently captures particles in 3 layers of filtration, compared to 5 layers in traditional filters. Fewer layers makes breathing easier while offering the same level of protection.
- RUGGED DURABILITY: The netting construction technology increases durability for a longer lasting filter.
- EASY TWIST ON AND OFF: Bayonet connection twist on and off easily for quick assembly and disassembly with many 3M half and full facepiece designs.
- For industrial/occupational use only. Not for consumer sale or use.
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3. 3M(TM) Half Facepiece Respirator Assembly 6291/07002(AAD), Medium, with 3M(TM) Particulate Filters 2091/07000(AAD), P100
- Assembly includes Half Facepiece Respirator and Particulate Filter 2091 P100
- Half facepiece design combines comfort and convenience
- Remarkably comfortable, soft, lightweight facepiece and easy-to-adjust head straps
- Removable filters can be replaced with NIOSH approved 3M filters and cartridges
- NIOSH approved for environments containing certain oil and non-oil based particles
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4. 3M Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator Assembly 6391/07003(AAD), Large, P100 Respiratory Protection 051131070030
- Assembly includes Half Facepiece Respirator and Particulate Filter 2091 P102
- Half facepiece design combines comfort and convenience
- Remarkably comfortable, soft, lightweight facepiece and easy-to-adjust head straps
- Removable filters can be replaced with NIOSH approved 3M filters and cartridges
- NIOSH approved for environments containing certain oil and non-oil based particles
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5. Access All Areas: A User's Guide to the Art of Urban Exploration
- Used Book in Good Condition
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6. 3M Multi Gas/Vapor Cartridge/Filter 60926, P100 Respiratory Protection (Pack of 2 individual cartridges)
- NIOSH approved against certain organic vapors, chlorine, hydrogen chloride, sulfur dioxide, chlorine dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, methylamine, formaldehyde, or hydrogen fluoride, and non-oil and oil particulates
- USE WITH 3M Half and Full Face Pieces 6000, 7000 and FF-400 Series with a bayonet-style filter/cartridge connection or 3M Scott AV-3000 HT and AV-3000 SureSeal facepieces with 3M Scott AV-632 Bayonet Adapter
- SWEPT BACK DESIGN allows an enhanced field of view and increased comfort
- VARIETY OF USES: When properly fitted, use in a variety of applications including cleaning, grinding, hazardous waste handling, paint preparation, pesticide application, petrochemical, pharmaceuticals, powder coating, remediation, torch cutting, and welding
- EASY TWIST ON AND OFF: Bayonet connection twist on and off easily for quick assembly and disassembly with many 3M half and full facepiece designs.
- Manufactured On Date” Printed on Filter/Cartridge and “Use by Date” Printed On Packaging
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8. West Chester 81456 Split Cowhide Leather Unlined Driver Glove, Work, Shirred Elastic Wrist Cuff, Small, Brown (Pack of 1 Pair)
Protective Gloves: developed to offer protection against excessive heat, these gloves are used by personnel handling high-temperature materials and objects. Work gloves ensure safe work experience at hazardous work sitesMaterial Used: the safety gloves are made with premium grain cowhide leather tha...
9. Maglite LED 3-Cell D Flashlight, Black
- Superior quality craftsmanship with weather-resistant seals and anodized inside and out for improved corrosion resistance. D batteries required (best with Polaroid D batteries)
- A premium drop resistant and water resistant flashlight renowned for its quality, durability and reliability
- Advanced lighting instrument with a diamond knurled design and a powerful projecting beam making it suitable for camping, climbing, fishing, hunting, etc.
- Designed for professionals and consumers alike, the Maglite LED flashlights build on the experience in craftsmanship, engineering, and advanced technology evident in all Mag flashlights
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10. Frédéric Chaubin. Cosmic Communist Constructions Photographed (French, English and German Edition)
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12. INNTURT Canvas Sling Chest Bag Shoulder Bag Backpack Color Black
- Multi Compartments. Classic sling bag with many pockets for storage and organization. 1 main large pocket for big size things like working papers,books, or tablets. 2 front pockets for cellphone,camera,wallets. Side pockets for drinking bottle, umbrella. 1 pocket on the strap, perfect for holding keys
- Durable and Waterproof. This bag is made from thick and durable oxford, provide strengthen and long-lasting performance with minimal weight.
- Useful and Effective. With this bag, no longer to store all your belonging in thick winter coat pockets or in summer pants pockets, walk comfortable and let your hands free.
- Adjustable shoulder straps , also including 2 bottom straps for carrying the bag safely.
- Dimensions are 8.6 x 11 x 3.1 inches (not enough for holding laptop)
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13. RAPDOM Tactical Messenger Bag, Coyote
Military SpecsMaterial: 1000D Kodura water resistant nylon (1000 denier 100-Percent nylon similar to 1000D Cordura)Overall dimensions: 14"W x 12"H x 6.5"DTotal Volume: Approx. 1139 cubic inches(19 L)
14. SLIK Sprint Pro II Tripod with SBH-100DQ Ball Head - Gun Metal Finish
- Easy to use SLIK speed release leg locks
- Maximum height of 64 inches reaches eye level for most users
- 3 adjustable angles positions legs on uneven ground or steps
- Maximum upper leg diameter of 20mm
- Load Capacity: 4.5 lb
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15. 3M Paint Project Respirator, Medium
- For workplace/occupational applications only
- Provides at least 95% filter efficiency against solid and liquid aerosols as well as certain organic vapors
- Each respirator kit contains (1) face piece, (1) pair of 6001 cartridges, (1) pair of 501 retainers and (2) pair of 5P71 filters
- NIOSH approved: OV/P95
- Size Medium
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17. JOBY GorillaPod SLR Zoom. Flexible Tripod for DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras Up To 3kg. (6.6lbs).
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Half of the fun of this activity is doing the research and scouting.
There is a really good book I highly recommend called: Access All Areas: A User's Guide to the Art of Urban Exploration. You can probably find a PDF for free somewhere if you can't afford it.
The book has a vast amount of good information to know about all kinds of urban exploration, including exploring construction sites.
That respirator is this model exactly: https://www.amazon.com/3M-Respirator-6300-Respiratory-Protection/dp/B007QY8X2K/ (3M 6000 series half-facepiece respirator)
It comes in 3 sizes (model numbers in parenthesis). Small (6100) /Medium (6200) /Large (6300). Small fits my tiny girlfriend very well. I wear a medium and have an average to largeish head. Small is a pale grey, medum is medium gray, and large is almost black.
This model in particular is made of a TPU plastic which is... not that comfortable, to be honest. Wearing it for a couple hours will leave you with marks on your face (ridge of nose primarily) that take a day or two to go away.
For a few dollars more you can get the 7500 series, which is miles more comfortable because of the silicone face seal: https://www.amazon.com/3M-Facepiece-Respirator-Respiratory-Protection/dp/B008MCUT86/
Then all you need is a pair of replaceable filters, which you should purchase based upon your work or the potential hazards wherever you are exploring.
For most UrbEx type situations i'd imagine a P100 filter will suffice (P means oil and non oil particulate and 100 is the percent it filters out - realistically its 99.97%, but close enough... don't risk your health with anything lower than 100).
These are my favorite particulate filters (high flow and nuisance organic vapor releif): https://www.amazon.com/3M-Advanced-Particulate-Respiratory-Protection/dp/B009POHH94/
For really sketchy stuff you'll want a combo unit which has multi-gas and particulate filters (which you shouldn't do anyway): https://www.amazon.com/3M-Cartridge-60926-Respiratory-Protection/dp/B009POHLRC/
To summarize: So yeah, get yourself a mask that fits well and filters for the specific job/location you're doing/visiting.
You should read a nice soothing novel to calm your nerves, I highly recommend house of leaves.
Leather gloves. Full leather, not cloth. You can get them $10 at tractor supply.
Hat. Sun and cold wind and camo all in one.
Water. usually store-bought plastic bottles so I don't worry about them no matter what happens.
flashlight. palm-size LED.
generally I wear long pants and a long-sleeved button-up cotton shirt. Try Duluth Trading Company's fire-hose pants. Amazing and amazing crotch gusset for mobility.
map. in a pocket book, on my phone, in my head. doesn't matter. know where you are and are going and all avenues of entry and exit indoors and out.
N100 mask.
comfortable shoes in the car for after a long day. If there isn't a convenience store nearby, caffeine should also be in the car.
I have this 3M one and I use these filters on it. Honestly, I've used it only a handful of times in the 8 years I've been exploring. Once in a place full of black mold, another in a place where all the insulation had fallen onto the floor and created a dust cloud as you walked. It's kind of a personal judgement call. If you feel more comfortable wearing one all the time, go ahead. Just don't get a gas mask unless you want to look silly (or like a bioterrorist).
Bring a Maglight flashlight - good for light AND self defense if needed.
Some people carry a pack of cigs to give to the homeless to keep them at bay.
To keep away gang members or drug addicts - good luck. You should be researching places BEFORE you just hop right into them. Chances are someone else has been there and has info about it online. If it's in a drug infested area or is known to have tons of squatters, you're probably going to want to avoid it.
Anyone who likes this (all of you) should check out this book: BOOK!
Some kind man went around the former Soviet Union, as well as Cuba, and photographed nearly every awesome building those crazy communists built. One of my favs: here
These 3M masks are pretty descent, and have several different filters for various safety hazards (e.g. paint, asbestos, etc)
http://i.imgur.com/vleR91x.jpg
Well, since you asked. I wrote this:
The Forbidden Tourist
Currenty $21.87 on Amazon. No Kindle version. Yet.
It's set up like a travelogue of 13 locations outlining my personal experiences inside abandoned buildings along with about 150 photos.
Some pretty cool places: asylums, hospitals, a space rocket in the swamp, a school, factory, theme park and cemeteries.
My one glowing review (and no, I don't know this person)
A WORK OF ART AND A MUST FOR ALL GHOST HUNTERS ...
By Stephanie on January 10, 2014
Format: Paperback Verified Purchase
This is your book if you enjoy the mystery of abandoned places. The
photos are a work of art. It is almost like a virtual visit to these
places. I hope the author publishes more books.
edit: added image
Level of risk will depend on the location and how you conduct yourself. Some places are guarded 24/7, many aren't guarded at all, and some just have a guy that drives around every few hours. Don't run from police, it's a LOT worse for you if you get caught. Don't carry alcohol/drugs, tools, spraypaint. Definitely don't carry any kind of weapon beyond like a utility knife or something. I've never been caught, but based on lots of anecdotal evidence, you can usually get away with a warning if you're polite and compliant. Like I said, depends on the location and how you conduct yourself.
I'm on Long Island so there's kind of a lack of good spots around here, but there's some things in the city and a lot upstate.
Definitely wear a respirator, P100 filters. Nothing fancy necessary, just grab one of these: https://www.amazon.com/3M-Facepiece-Respirator-Respiratory-Protection/dp/B001NDN29O/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=p100+respirator&qid=1556879922&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Soon as you get back from an explore, clothes go in the wash and you go in the shower. Wash your hair good as stuff tends to settle in there.
Edit: Oh, and I'm bored. Since we're so close, shoot me a PM if you wanna see about doing something easy.
it's this one - the one you linked doesn't filter out asbestos. I bought the same one for my first trip myself, but this one I've linked definitely works
Innturt Canvas Sling Chest Bag Shoulder Bag Backpack Color Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PN21R5C/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_NTQxxb6XXSYXY
I have one of these, it's pretty good on capacity. Stays pretty close to your body for the most part my big issue is that there wasn't a good spot for my water bottle. Other than that this should be great to hold most urbex tools, bit of an awkward fit, mine is very durable but has a few minor flaws (adding to that awkward fit)
Now, forewarning: don't be those guys who pack around guns and expect no trouble. Learn a martial art to help you out of a bind. I recommend aikido. I noted the part where you say you got parkour shoes, if you know parkour then just bail out at the first sign of trouble.
Like this?
Rapdom Tactical Messenger Bag, Coyote https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00892LZZ0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_GxIVzb2PYYPRW
i have a 30 liter day pack that fits a small tripod, extra layers, camera, snack/water, flashlights & batteries. for a tripod i recommend one that has legs that can splay out almost flat and an invertible central column like this one. they're a little pricier, but can be wedged into places where cheaper tripods cant.
Protecting your lungs isn't very expensive.
https://www.amazon.com/3M-Facepiece-Respirator-6291-Particulate/dp/B000FTEDMM/ref=sr_1_31?crid=2QY5ZTR4GQUPP&keywords=p99+respirator+mask&qid=1554738803&s=gateway&sprefix=p99+res%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-31
I would get one of these if you are exploring highly questionable areas
http://www.amazon.com/3M-Low-Maintenance-Half-Mask-Respirator-Assembly/dp/B00004Z4EB/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377105982&sr=8-1&keywords=air+filter+mask
This locomotive in particular had a lot of history. It's on the cover of this book: https://www.amazon.com/Southern-Pacific-Oregon-Division-Jennison/dp/0945434286
And here's a view of the other set of abandoned trains: https://i.imgur.com/025ywOc.jpg
The engine in the front of that pic is BLE 718.
Hey dude, I live not too far away in Northern Ireland. Same as in Scotland, not so much urbex but plenty of rural sites to explore. I've a couple of tips for you, PM me if you fancy a longer chat.
Generally, because of where you are, you might want to think about shooting abandoned cottages and houses instead of looking for factories or whatever.
A tripod is pretty essential, as the other poster said. It will allow you to eliminate the shake in your images. See if your school has one to lend you or you could buy up a cheap one for not too much. If stuck you can pick up one of these for around £30, not perfect but would work well enough.
Get closer. Get inside the buildings if possible. Look for personal details of the lives that once lived/worked in the place you are photographing.
I guess you are shooting on auto so I don't want to blind you with technical stuff, but if you can work out how to use your camera's exposure compensation you should underexpose your shots by 1/3 or 2/3s of a stop when you are shooting in low light indoors. Your camera wants to expose every shot like it was in normal daylight so the underexposure negates that.
Finally, and this is super important, always go with somebody when exploring these places, especially in rural areas with dodgy mobile coverage. You are one broken leg away from serious trouble. These buildings are dangerous and will kill you if you let your guard down. Always tell somebody where you are going and when you will be back, too.