# Mariner Gear Guide **URL:** https://forum.gcaptain.com/c/maritime-topics/mariner-gear-guide/56.md [Latest](https://forum.gcaptain.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.gcaptain.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.gcaptain.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Mariner Gear Guide category](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/about-the-mariner-gear-guide-category/62)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2017, 12:41pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/about-the-mariner-gear-guide-category/62 "2017-02-18T12:41:58Z")
--- ## [Shortwave radio at Sea](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/shortwave-radio-at-sea/71298)
**Author:** [@Twofathoms](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Twofathoms)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2024, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/shortwave-radio-at-sea/71298 "2024-12-13T21:37:08Z")
Did anyone pickup any shortwave stations at Sea? --- ## [Myerchin now makes chefs knives](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/myerchin-now-makes-chefs-knives/52756)
**Author:** [@DamnYankee](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/DamnYankee)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/myerchin-now-makes-chefs-knives/52756 "2021-12-07T19:29:04Z")
https://myerchin.com/product-category/available-now/ I kind of wanted to put this on the “cooking at sea” thread but figured it should be it’s own thing. I own two myerchin knives for professional / pocket use but stumb… --- ## [How many containers are there?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/how-many-containers-are-there/61343)
**Author:** [@Steveisme](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Steveisme)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 1:37pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/how-many-containers-are-there/61343 "2021-11-12T13:37:19Z")
The Zim lost 100+ off British Columbia. Viewing other forum topics seems like 1000+ lost in the last little bit. The question then becomes how many are there? On board, on docks, in ground transport? It may be like co… --- ## [Prepping for Diego Garcia](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/prepping-for-diego-garcia/58156)
**Author:** [@AggieFish7281](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/AggieFish7281)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/prepping-for-diego-garcia/58156 "2021-02-01T18:34:31Z")
Im about to head to diego garcia and I was wondering if it was possible to get cellphone coverage or a wifi hotspot there like saipan? also if the USNS boats had their own wifi, I heard that some do. is there anything el… --- ## [Best place to buy seabags?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/best-place-to-buy-seabags/7285)
**Author:** [@Martilyo](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Martilyo)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/best-place-to-buy-seabags/7285 "2016-01-15T16:54:56Z")
Hello all, I am entering the final stages of pre-hire with MSC and I need to know where I should buy a seabag or 2. I know there was a discussion on here somewhere but the forum search was not good to me. Thank you i… --- ## [What Are The Best Work Gloves?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/what-are-the-best-work-gloves/10039)
**Author:** [@john](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/john)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2020, 3:29am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/what-are-the-best-work-gloves/10039 "2020-08-22T03:29:03Z")
I am working on scouring the forum archives to find the best products for the new gCaptain Stores but, other than a couple mentions of ATLAS insulated, there are very few posts about work gloves. So what are your favo… --- ## [New app for pilot house math](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/new-app-for-pilot-house-math/52587)
**Author:** [@jillfrussell](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/jillfrussell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 3:37am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/new-app-for-pilot-house-math/52587 "2019-09-04T03:37:22Z")
I’ve just finished being a beta tester for a new app called Pilot House Helper. Developer just made it available for iPads and iPhones on the app store. (Disclaimer: my brother is the developer and made the app because … --- ## [Gaskets-Water Tight Doors](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/gaskets-water-tight-doors/51894)
**Author:** [@m\_sailor](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/m_sailor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2019, 10:42am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/gaskets-water-tight-doors/51894 "2019-06-22T10:42:48Z")
What’s the best material/instructions you have read on water tight door gaskets? --- ## [Steel Toe Required, What Are The Best Work-Boots?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/steel-toe-required-what-are-the-best-work-boots/7428)
**Author:** [@bell47](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/bell47)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 3:51am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/steel-toe-required-what-are-the-best-work-boots/7428 "2019-03-15T03:51:53Z")
The company I'm going to work for says gotta wear steel toe boots, oil resistant, with a heel and should be waterproof. It's down south so its gonna be hot on a steel deck. I like the slip-on wellington type boots and th… --- ## [Z87 polarized sunglasses recommendations?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/z87-polarized-sunglasses-recommendations/15029)
**Author:** [@mrdrew](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/mrdrew)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/z87-polarized-sunglasses-recommendations/15029 "2019-03-25T15:54:45Z")
I've had a pair of glass lens Smith polarized sunglasses for years. I like the scratch resistance of the glass lenses. I'd like to get a pair of sunglasses that work well for work. These 3M shaded z87 things are comforta… --- ## [Work gear for first legitimate ship](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/work-gear-for-first-legitimate-ship/46680)
**Author:** [@halld15](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/halld15)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2017, 1:01am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/work-gear-for-first-legitimate-ship/46680 "2017-11-25T01:01:12Z")
Hey everyone, I am going to be shipping as a deck cadet this winter in the Atlantic and Northern Europe and am just starting to put together my seabag while I am home for the holiday. I was wondering if there was any st… --- ## [Waist Belt PFDs](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/waist-belt-pfds/16530)
**Author:** [@farmerfalconer](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/farmerfalconer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2016, 7:23am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/waist-belt-pfds/16530 "2016-09-02T07:23:31Z")
A forum search led to nothing on these so I apologize if this is re-hashing. Anyone tried these? https://www.amazon.com/Onyx-Manual-Inflatable-Jacket-Black/dp/B0032ALK72/ref=sr\_1\_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1470766006&sr=8-5&keyword… --- ## [gCaptain Store? - Only the Best Maritime Gear](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/gcaptain-store-only-the-best-maritime-gear/10028)
**Author:** [@john](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/john)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2016, 4:31am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/gcaptain-store-only-the-best-maritime-gear/10028 "2016-06-24T04:31:59Z")
A friend of gCaptain runs the site thewirecutter.com with a simple concept... they search all the best electronics blogs and forums and list only the products that get the best reviews. gCaptain is working with a ship … --- ## [AMHS Steward, Would appreciate shoe recommendation](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/amhs-steward-would-appreciate-shoe-recommendation/15976)
**Author:** [@OneEyeWillie](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/OneEyeWillie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2016, 1:18am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/amhs-steward-would-appreciate-shoe-recommendation/15976 "2016-03-14T01:18:52Z")
I landed a steward position with the Alaska Marine Highway. I have everything squared away except for one thing, I need black non skid shoes, (no boots). The town I live in, and all the towns within 80 miles, have dick … --- ## [Sun glasses](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/sun-glasses/7177)
**Author:** [@raincenter](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/raincenter)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2015, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/sun-glasses/7177 "2015-03-31T17:35:09Z")
I am looking for sunglasses that allow you to see through water! Cool right? I know they are out there because I used to have some they were made by Bolle and like every other pair of sunglasses out there were labeled 'p… --- ## [Spyderco H1 Hawkbill Or Sheepfoot BlAde?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/spyderco-h1-hawkbill-or-sheepfoot-blade/10108)
**Author:** [@cmjeff](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/cmjeff)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2015, 10:32pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/spyderco-h1-hawkbill-or-sheepfoot-blade/10108 "2015-01-18T22:32:11Z")
I lost my Spyderco Atlantic salt which I loved and I I was about to order a new one. The knife had a fully serrated blade and Sheepfoot tip, a safety function to prevent accidentally puncturing things like yourself or an… --- ## [Digital Chart Table](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/digital-chart-table/13728)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2014, 8:57am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/digital-chart-table/13728 "2014-11-28T08:57:18Z")
http://www.marineelectronics.com/news/navstation-launched-195402 I wonder what happens when you spill your coffee on the chart table now? I can't wait for a heads up display next. --- ## [Android navigation](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/android-navigation/11342)
**Author:** [@Dax](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Dax)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2013, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/android-navigation/11342 "2013-10-30T21:31:24Z")
Want to know if anyone would recommend the best software apps (android) for navigation use on vessels azimuths sunlines rhumb line navigation etc have Samsung s3 Also best navigation software out in this day for Mic… --- ## [Best Marine Industrial Grade Cooler](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/best-marine-industrial-grade-cooler/10632)
**Author:** [@john](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/john)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2013, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/best-marine-industrial-grade-cooler/10632 "2013-07-02T16:28:52Z")
So I "need" a new cooler for 4th and I was shopping around and found what looks to be the biggest, most bad-ass cooler ever designed: \[image\] At $395 on Amazon, it's a bit pricey but it's a Pelican, guaranteed for life… --- ## [VIKING launches first dual-approved thermal lifejacket](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/viking-launches-first-dual-approved-thermal-lifejacket/10634)
**Author:** [@rob](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/rob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2013, 12:42pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/viking-launches-first-dual-approved-thermal-lifejacket/10634 "2013-07-01T12:42:15Z")
\[image\] Following recent SOLAS approval, VIKING has launched a new dual-approved thermal lifejacket that raises the bar for its competitors. Leading marine and offshore safety equipment manufacturer VIKING Life-Saving … --- ## [Binoculars](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/binoculars/9513)
**Author:** [@BFEHR](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/BFEHR)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2013, 4:47am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/binoculars/9513 "2013-05-24T04:47:18Z")
What Binoculars would you recommend? Or do you use? --- ## [Hands/Fingers on deck in winter](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/hands-fingers-on-deck-in-winter/9411)
**Author:** [@Mullet\_Farm](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Mullet_Farm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 6:36am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/hands-fingers-on-deck-in-winter/9411 "2013-01-19T06:36:38Z")
Pro Tip: get a football player belt fleece hand warmer pouch (eBay) and stick a microwave gel hot pack (reusable, $2.98 at Walmart ) in it right before you go on deck. --- ## [Best Foul Weather Gear - What makes it the best?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/best-foul-weather-gear-what-makes-it-the-best/3774)
**Author:** [@yachtcapt](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/yachtcapt)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/best-foul-weather-gear-what-makes-it-the-best/3774 "2012-07-11T16:56:44Z")
So being new to the forum and spending a lot of time on the water myself... What is the best foul weather gear? More importantly.... why is it (or what makes it) the best? --- ## [NEED TO BUY a Ship's Bell, A full size one... Anyone have any ideas?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/need-to-buy-a-ships-bell-a-full-size-one-anyone-have-any-ideas/6999)
**Author:** [@rob](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/rob)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2012, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/need-to-buy-a-ships-bell-a-full-size-one-anyone-have-any-ideas/6999 "2012-02-23T18:21:31Z")
Just got a phone call from a friend of mine at one of the drilling contractors, and he needs to buy a full-size ship's bell and get it engraved. He's looking for a real deal bell. Anyone know where you can order someth… --- ## [Ultimate Anti-Pirate Knife?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ultimate-anti-pirate-knife/1141)
**Author:** [@john](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/john)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ultimate-anti-pirate-knife/1141 "2012-01-31T19:47:04Z")
\[image\] \[IMG\]http://www.waspknife.com/images/dive\_wet.gif\[/IMG\] As divers, we all know what the effects of compressed gas are underwater. Our training teac… --- ## [Whats in your sea bag?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/whats-in-your-sea-bag/5812)
**Author:** [@XpatBubba](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/XpatBubba)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2011, 1:26am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/whats-in-your-sea-bag/5812 "2011-07-01T01:26:45Z")
I am new to the "workboat" side of things (done commercial and charter fishing and have my docs in order) and am looking to catch some 28/28 work in the GOM or wherever. Everyone says that when you go knocking on doors t… --- ## [Satellite phone for mid-ocean?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/satellite-phone-for-mid-ocean/1704)
**Author:** [@JP1](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/JP1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/satellite-phone-for-mid-ocean/1704 "2011-04-05T21:56:52Z")
Does anyone know of a satellite phone or laptop card that will work in the mid Pacific Ocean. I would like to be able to download my email and/or go online while offshore so I can stop spending all my time in port catchi… --- ## [Essential Gear?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/essential-gear/5069)
**Author:** [@george44](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/george44)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2011, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/essential-gear/5069 "2011-02-02T14:26:56Z")
I'm going out on a K Sea vessel in a few weeks for a month or so (cadeting)... Any recommendations on stuff to bring? Specifically weather gear? I'm supposed to go out with one of the east coast divisions(N'folk, Atlan… --- ## [Have any one used the Torch](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/have-any-one-used-the-torch/1561)
**Author:** [@bullyjohn](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/bullyjohn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2010, 4:06am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/have-any-one-used-the-torch/1561 "2010-08-30T04:06:32Z")
I am always looking for a brighter flashlight well I have found one The Torch made by wickedlasser.com 4100 lumens bright well has any one used this flashlight I am also looking to find a very bright head light to mou… [Next page](https://forum.gcaptain.com/c/maritime-topics/mariner-gear-guide/56.md?page=1)