Field Trip Checklist

[Ajo]

My last thing on my list is to leave detailed info with someone to where I am going. I also check in with them, when I get back. I also make sure I swap cell numbers with them. I do this even though cell service in remote area's does'nt work well. T.P. also makes a good campfire starter.  ;D Happy safe rockhounding.Eric

[ScarlettoSara]

LOLOL
Eric:)

[slabber]

I like to take a pair of the strap on knee pads. I might need to do a lot of praying in the desert! (ER, praying that I find something, that is.)

[donsstoneimages]

My items are similar to the above suggestions but I will list them out anyway.
1 Gallon garden sprayer (to wash rocks)
some hydrochloric acid
hammer
10lb sledge
chisels
crowbar
shovel and pick
3-4 5 gallon buckets and 2-3 2 gallon sized (gallon buckets are about the right size when I am hiking around)
good gloves I can wear out a pair of gloves in a day of digging so usually carry 2 pairs
Toiletries
lots of water
lotion
sunblock
notebook, gps and topo maps if availible ( I hate not being able to find my way back to a good spot.)

[mirkaba]

Good to see this thread again. I take a lot of trips alone and cover a lot of country on foot. I like to travel light, if I find anything worth going back to I can always carry more on the return. I dress appropriatly for the weather. I use a large canvas shoulder bag with both a shoulder strap and handles. In it are generally a spare canvas bag, a rock pick, water, lunch, dog food, toilet paper and a topographic map. Depending on where I am going I sometimes carry my gold detector, pick/spade/magnet implement or a walking stick. I always take my dog(s) and lately the 44 Magnum as I totally dislike Grizzlies..................

[Charlotte]

Need to have rain gear along and definitely a change of clothing for everyone in the car.  The most important thing to take along though is the joy of each others company and the excitment of rockhounding. 

[RockIt2Me]

Depending on the locale, a 2 wheeler (dolly) can come in handy. 
Went on a crystal dig afew weeks ago and was able to roll my 5 gal. bucket to the vehicle rather than make mulitple trips.
I used a light-weight fold up luggage dolly that will not last so I am going to beef it up with bigger wheels, etc.

Nancie

[hulagrub]

I carry a bag, abucket and my rockhammer. Now, that doesn't say, my truck doesn't carry multiple size pry bars, chisels, buckets and shovels, and that doesn't included the food and water, and most importantly, Charlotte and Spencer!

[Alvin]

is there any rock hunting in AZ that does not require picks, shovels, chisels, hammers???? can't I just walk around and find stuff that is usable on the surface??

[Haderly]

is there any rock hunting in AZ that does not require picks, shovels, chisels, hammers???? can't I just walk around and find stuff that is usable on the surface??

Yes there are a lot of places to surface collect in Arizona. When you come here send me a PM and I can point you to a few good locations. The main limiting factor is your vehicle. I may even have a day off that I can take you out to a place or two.

[spirit bear beads]

Now we all know why the old time prospectors (aka rockhounds) had a burro!   
  To carry all this stuff!!!!!!    LOL

[hulagrub]

I thought us guys were the burros!