Personal Gear (left at camp or worn in field )

•    Field boots / hiking shoes with ankle support 

•    Shoes other than boots, lightweight rubber sandals (thongs)

•    Work pants and shirts, long and short

•    Sweater

•    Hiking socks

•    Warm jacket

•    Hat and Gloves

•    Sunglasses

•    Sunscreen and lip balm

•    Bug repellent*

•    Personal necessities (shirts, pants, swim suit, etc. not for working)

•    Personal hygiene utensils (towel, face cloth, soap, tooth brush, etc. )

•    Rain gear, coat and pants, gaiters*

•    Laptop*

•    Calculator

•    Protractor and plastic ruler

Field Gear (to be taken into the field)

•    Backpack for daily hikes (~20-30 l)

•    Geologic hammer (Estwing)

•    Magnifying glass / Hand lens (10 power)

•    Fieldbook and pencils

•    Wristwatch

•    Acid bottle with 9 - 10% HCl *

•    Compass / altimeter*

•    Handheld GPS*

•    First Aid Kit, medications, vitamins etc.

•    Travel insurance set of 12 colored pencils

•    Clipboard (legal-size)

•    Small Flashlight/Lamp/Head Light

•    Pocketknife (Letherman)*

•    Camera / Binoculars*

•    Text books, handouts, maps and papers*

•    Sample bags (ZIP-LOCK) and waterproof Edding markers*

•    Loud Whistle

•    Small mirror

Camping

•    Tent and spikes*

•    strong (but thin) nylon cord*

•    plastic tarp and plastic bags *

•    Sleeping bag *

•    Air mattress or sleeping pad *

•    Toiletries *

•    Down clothing*

•    Plate or bowl, spoon, fork, knife, can opener*

•    Camping stove and fire building necessities, candles, fuel in can*

•    Plastic "tupperware" sandwich box *

•    Cup for hot beverages *

•    Canteen(s) - enough to hold at least three liters of H2O

•    Large ziplock bags

Those marked by * are optional

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