Rock-hounding is fun!


Field Trips and  Preparations -
  
What to bring?

Wear comfortable close toed shoes/hiking boots that you can climb in that protect your feet

A backpack, cloth sack, and a 5 gallon plastic bucket for collected material

Rock hammer

Chisel(s)

Pick

Pocket knife

Small hand brush

Gloves

Brimmed hat

Sun tan lotion/sun screen

Sun glasses/safety glasses

First aid kit

Water/Gatorade type drinks - at least one gallon

Food/snacks/gum

Chap-stick

Wash cloth or baby wipes for cleaning up

handkerchief for around the neck

toilet paper and tissue