What to Bring:

GEOLOGY FIELD CAMP EQUIPMENT LIST

Print this off and go shopping!

Provided:

• Field Camp Guidebook, Cooking Gear, Lanterns + fuel
• Bruntons, Topo maps, air photos, Study tents
• Geophysics Equipment, Tracing paper, Campus PC Lab
• Mini-Field Library {Ron/Ken’s}, Masonite boards, HCl + bottles
• Eating utensils, Schott/Neuhauser's personal Camp Library [Do not bring any of your heavy texts - - no need]

Required:

• Sedimentary Rocks in the Field (3rd ed.)., M.E. Tucker, ISBN 0-470-85123-6, paperback, John Wiley. It is in stock and costs $41; I do have a few personal copies in the Camp Library. However, the book although small size is well worth it.
• Colored pencil set [Walmart has great 24 pencil set for about $3].
• Carpenters measuring tape [12 foot or larger size]. A survey tape of any kind will also suffice. English units.
• Cheap fishing tackle box is great for storing many small items.
• Leather belt with brass or leather buckle. Cloth or nylon belts will also work.
• Work gloves.
• Mailing (map) tube to hold and protect your maps, etc. [you get to keep your projects]. 24" long will suffice and 1.5"-2" diameter is OK. You must keep your map and cross section projects in these tubes; otherwise they will surely get destroyed.
• Folding chair: Out-of-state students who fly or come by bus can purchase one [~$8] at our local WalMart after the first-night pizza meeting. If you travel by car you should bring it with you. On-campus FHSU students should purchase one before camp.
• Two Field Note Books [contact Forestry Suppliers, Inc. at 1-800-647-5368; ask for "Cross Section Books, English, #49357 10x10 blue line grid; cost ~$30 for both with shipping] Order these early - - - like as soon as possible! This is a must so purchase early.
• Other: Rock hammer [with holster], hand lens, pencils, note pad, generic brand zip-lock bags, clipboard, rock-marking [Sharpie brand, fine point and extra fine point] permanent marker pens, and ruler with mm and inch scale. 2 maps [mailing] tubes [check with local post office].

Personal:

• Good, waterproof tent [2-person size will suffice] with a ground tarp to protect the bottom [the tent is a must], sleeping bag and ground pad,
• BYO non-breakable coffee/tea mug, broken in hiking boots, bug protectant (can get this cheap at WalMart), rain gear, day pack, canteen, bandana, stocking cap for cold nights, sunscreen [35+], sunglasses, small flashlight, alarm, clothing useful for various weather conditions [layered concept], camera [suggested for memories], personal hygiene [washcloth, towel, toothbrush and paste, shampoo, chapstick, etc.], stamps and envelopes, kleenex, gloves, pillow, 1 twin bedsheet [for use at dorm - no sheets provided, or use your sleeping bag if you wish], and travelers checks [I would suggest $50-100 {if you bring more be sure to use travelers checks or depend on your ATM card if you have one, although we don't always find ATMs that easy} minimum for things I know we all usually purchase: pop, extra junk food at gas stops, film, mementos, etc.].

Utah/Colorado weather conditions can have temps that range from mid-20s at night to upper 90s in the day. It can be windy, it can rain or snow, and these conditions can change rapidly. So bring a range of clothing. Pack efficiently = 2 large suitcases should suffice; some students use large backpacks or army duffles.

Optional: Inoculation for Tetanus and Typhoid [ONLY if you wish]. We’ve never had trouble with it.

Last: If you smoke - - quit!! Oxygen to the lungs is beneficial to your well being! Begin to get into shape. Walk, hike stairs, bicycle, jog, etc. You will thank yourself for doing all of this - - especially when you get older and still want to be active.