Equipment and Supply List
- Skip Supply List
- ItemApprox: Cost
- Marshalltown Trowel$6.50
- Stanley Line Level (metal)$4.00
- Stanley Powerlock$11.50
Metric tape - Paintbrush (2-3")$3.00
- Wiskbroom$7.00
- Tweezers$5.00
- Hand Lens (10x)- optional$6.00
- Clipboard$2.00
- Sharpies (2 @ $1.25)$2.50
- Mechanical pencial &$1.50
lead (.7mm preferable) - Plastic Tool Box- optional$6.00
- Worl Gloves- optional$4.00
The project area can be hot and dry and full of plants that grab at skin and clothing. At other times, it can be windy and cool. Clothes and bedding suitable to a wide range of conditions are recommended.
- Critical Personal Items:
- 1 quart canteens/water bottles (4)
- field notebook and pencils
- sturdy tent
- bedding - sleeping bag, pillow and extra blanket(s)
- sleep mat or cot
- sunshower (3-5 gallon capacity)
- towels/washcloths/soap
- personal toiletries
- backpack for day use (or functional equivalent)
- wide-brimmed hat
- sunscreen - at least SPF 25
- very sturdy boots
- long-sleeved shirts (lightweight)
- long pants
- bug spray
- sunglasses
- pocketknife
- clothing for 2 weeks
Laundromats are available in Ridgecrest or Trona. Note: clothing for a variety of weather conditions is recommended. Since night temperatures may be cool, warm clothing to sleep in is essential.
Optional Items
Books, cards, Frisbees, music, sketchpad, camera, spending money, personal ice chest, games.