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I thought this would be a fun thread to make.

Here are some supplies and pieces of equipment that I believe that every Environmental Geologist/Environmental Scientist should have. Please feel free to add to the list!

Supplies/Equipment:
-Hiking Boots
- Fishing Vest
-Hunting/utility knife
-Compass
-Maps (contour, topograpgy,ect)
-GPS
-Scientific Calculator
-Ruler
-Bug Spray, Skin So Soft, Dryer Sheets, or matchesticks
-Waders/Creek walking boots
-Rope
-Water Bottle
-Geology Hammer
-Hand Lens
-Geology/Environmental Science books
-Chisels
-Crack Hammer
-Notebooks
-Pens and Markers
-Flow meter
-First Aid Kit


I will add more to the list if I think of anything else.

Lol! I think I would just bring a couple gallons of water to put out a campfire instead!

I really don't build fires when I am out doing field work.

I do build a lot of fires if I am camping for a weekend. I am always super careful to make sure the fires are under control and that I have a couple of gallons of water. A green extinguisher might be something I look into now. 3nodding

That's a very good tip!

I use matches as a form of bug repellent. If you eat the head of the match it stops insects from biting you.

Also, if you rub a dryer sheet or Skin So Soft on you arms, legs, and neck, bugs stop biting you as well.