leadhand
spending too much on rocks
Member since October 2009
Posts: 262
|
Post by leadhand on Nov 13, 2009 17:42:07 GMT -5
Help me set up a checklist … what every noob should take into the field. I know it depends on what you are looking for and where you are going but if you had to include a list of must take alongs, things that would be nice and wish losts for a trip what would you include?
|
|
|
Post by Toad on Nov 13, 2009 18:04:10 GMT -5
Bucket
|
|
|
Post by frane on Nov 13, 2009 21:00:26 GMT -5
Bucket, some kind of pry bar like a huge screwdriver, shovel, gloves, hard hat (depending on where you are digging) safety glasses, heavy boots, preferably steel toed. Water to drink as well as a little to pour over stones and a pick...just to get you started. Fran
|
|
ryjen
starting to shine!
Member since October 2009
Posts: 49
|
Post by ryjen on Nov 14, 2009 1:56:21 GMT -5
spray bottle, bear spray, food and drinks, GPS if you have it, maps, some sort of bag, books on the area
|
|
colliel82
has rocks in the head
Member since November 2007
Posts: 664
|
Post by colliel82 on Nov 14, 2009 7:54:51 GMT -5
first aid kit, and always let someone know where you are going and when you'll be back
|
|
Sabre52
Cave Dweller
Me and my gal, Rosie
Member since August 2005
Posts: 20,466
|
Post by Sabre52 on Nov 14, 2009 9:18:34 GMT -5
Hmm. My kit is usually pretty much pre packed. I usually have a backpack with a built in hydration set up, carry a knife and a handgun where permitted. Pack has a first aid and survival kit. Lots of bandaids cause I always manage to cut myself. Knee brace in case my bad knee goes out, gloves, good boots, spare socks and clothes in layers etc. Take food and water that will not go bad in a cooler. Meat sandwiches will spoil in a cooler so I switched to PB&J after poisoning myself on a Cadys trip. Salty snacks are good for desert trips to replace salt. I sleep in the back of my truck so I always take a jug to pee in so I don't have to dress up and go out in the cold and rain in the middle of the night. Mattress and two sleeping bags ( warm, cold, and super freaking Mojave desert freezing cold where I use both). Rockwise: Milk crates to hold the rough I find, carrying bags, rock picks, sledge hammer, bar, various hard rock chisels, shovel, squirt bottle. safety goggles, magnifying glass, maps and rock travel guide books. When going into bad desert or sharp rock areas, sometimes a spare spare tire. Always take a tubeless tire puncture repair kit and a tire pump. I should always carry a cell phone but don't have one so sometimes I borrow the wifes. Wool watch cap for the cold and cotton boonie hat for the hot. Favorite meds ie Advil, benadryl ( good for stings, allergies and sleep aid if needed) etc. Sure I've forgotten something as I always forget something on every trip *L*.....Mel
|
|
geodes4u
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since October 2009
Posts: 144
|
Post by geodes4u on Nov 14, 2009 9:19:29 GMT -5
Rock Picks (14oz and 22oz). A gem scoop is good for searching without bending. Magnifying glass or optiloupe. Portapotty ;D
|
|
|
Post by sbreed on Nov 14, 2009 9:43:49 GMT -5
Geez.............I take me, a bucket and a drink! Thats all I need!
Oh..........and my Jasper, he is my teeny tiny rock dog! LOL
|
|
|
Post by catmandewe on Nov 14, 2009 10:46:11 GMT -5
Backhoe if you have one!
Tony
|
|
mossyrockhound
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since January 2011
Posts: 1,278
|
Post by mossyrockhound on Nov 14, 2009 18:04:24 GMT -5
Here's my list. I modify it depending on where I'm going, how long I will be there, and which vehicle I will be in. It's a good "reminder list".
1 Water 2 Food 3 Clothing. underwear, socks, work pants, clean set for trip home 4 Hiking boots 5 Spare shoes 6 First aid kit 7 Gloves 8 Maps, written directions 9 Money, checkbook 10 Sleeping bag. pad (for backpacking) 11 Pillow, blankets/sheets (for camper) 12 Bug repellent I 3 Day pack 14 Pack board 15 Towel, wash cloth. soap 16 Toiletries 17 Lighter. matches 18 Paper. wood for fire 19 Flashlights 20 (Recycle) box(es) for putting rocks in 21 Jacket 22 Rope. wire, twine 23 Mechanical, electrical tools 24 Gun/ammo where permitted 25 Shaving kit 26 Check fluid levels in vehicle 27 Tarp tent (if needed for extras’) 28 Rock hunting tools: rock hammer. chisels. shovel, pick, probe 29 Cook stove (if not taking camper) 30 Hat for expected weather 31 Vitamins 32 Camera(s) 33 Toilet paper toilet brush. Pinesol 34 Spare oil. transmission fluid 35 Lawn chairs (for camper) 36 For big rock (lire chains- wire rope. shackles. sheaves, etc 37 Propane for camper, Cornpass/GPS 39 Binoculars 40 Dining tarp & lantern (for potlucks) 41 Walkie-talkies 42 If you are walking in a significant distance, make sure you have emergency supplies in your pack such as plastic rain poncho, matches/lighter, water, TP, snack food – things you would want if you had to stay the night. Nobody plans on getting lost, but it happens - believe me.
|
|
brent
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since November 2008
Posts: 1,316
|
Post by brent on Nov 14, 2009 19:34:19 GMT -5
I'm with catmandewe. Take a few friends to help load the small rocks.
|
|
|
Post by montanamuskrat on Nov 25, 2009 2:49:47 GMT -5
Kinda like Mel's list. I always carry a boom stick, like to be top of the food chain, not the next meal. Tom
|
|
|
Post by texaswoodie on Nov 25, 2009 8:12:10 GMT -5
Wow, where do you guys put the rocks? ;D
I carry a backpack and some water. Course my hunting only lasts about 4 hours a day, so I can get by with less.
Curt
|
|
|
Post by texaswoodie on Nov 25, 2009 8:13:10 GMT -5
And my cell phone........
|
|
adrian65
Cave Dweller
Arch to golden memories and to great friends.
Member since February 2007
Posts: 10,777
|
Post by adrian65 on Nov 25, 2009 8:19:17 GMT -5
I remember back in 2006 when I found my very first pet wood from a - 15 degrees Celsius frozen river bed, I had no hammer and I Had to find another rock which was not stuck in ice to extract that pet wood. It was a 10 to 15 minutes work (including the find of the loose "hammer" rock).
So, basically, a hammer and water is the bear necesity I think. Depending on the expected weather and the duration of the trip, waders, a sun hat and chocolate come very close as priority. If you expect to struggle to extract the rock from a hard matrix, safety glasses and gloves are also a must. Oh and a small back pack would be great, keeping your hands and pockets free.
Adrian
|
|