Field & Drafting
geology hammer/pick
holster for hammer (optional but very useful; can be purchased in the
Museum of Geology at the School of Mines
hand lens (can be purchased at the Museum)
small field magnet
small acid bottle (we will furnish 10% HCl)
engineer’s notebook or other hard-covered field notebook (legal pads, spiral
notebooks, etc. are not suitable)
clipboard
day pack
2-quart canteen, or water bottles
pencils (3H, 4H, and 6H)
Rapidograph drafting pens (0 and 1 at a minimum; 00 and 2 are helpful; bring
refill of waterproof ink)
protractor (6-inch – an extra one may come in handy)
engineer’s scales (10 and 20 lines/inch; three sided scale with 10, 20, 30, 40,
50, and 60 scales are best)
triangles (30-60o, 45o)(optional)
colored pencils (at least 8; 12 or 24 set recommended)
T-square (optional, but very useful)
drafting board (optional, but very useful)
graph paper (preferably 20 divisions/inch)
Field Clothing –
prepare for all sorts of weather from wet
and cold to very hot
field pants (several pair)
field shirts (lightweight, long- and short-sleeved)
field boots (most important tool! – waterproof, ankle-high boots are best; an extra
pair would be a good idea – make sure they are broken in before field camp)
heavy socks or light socks with liners help prevent blisters (6-7 pair)
sweatshirt(s)
warm jacket or sweater
windbreaker
rain gear (raincoat, and rainpants or gaiters)
hat (s) (rain or snow and sun protection)
field vest (optional, but very useful)
Bedding
sheets, pillow, pillowcases, and blankets for a twin size bed, or sleeping bag
(nights will be cool or cold)
Computers
Some computers will be furnished but your own personal computer would be welcome (used for word processing – writing reports).
Camping (for GEOL 410, probably fifth week)
sleeping bag
small tent is recommended
ground cloth, air mattress or foam pad
Other Personal Items
sunglasses
flashlight
set of light clothing for town
light everyday shoes or moccasins for wearing inside Ranch A
swimming suit
towels, washcloths, toilet articles, laundry supplies
prescription medication, especially for poison ivy or other allergies
insect repellent (optional)
sunburn lotion (at least SPF 15)
camera
binoculars
envelopes, stamps, etc.