Equipment List

Below is a list of all equipment needed for the Geology Field Camp Program.

Equipment list cards

• Equipment supplied by Illinois State University

  • Acid Bottle
  • Brunton Compass
  • Field Notebook
  • Clipboard
  • Safety Vest
  • Safety Whistle
  • Protractor Ruler
  • Drafting Paper
  • Pocket Stadia

• Recommended Personal Effects

  • Sunscreen
  • Insect Repellent
  • Poison Ivy Cream
  • Large Ziplock Bags (2 gallons)
  • Scissors
  • Scotch Tape
  • Sample Bags (for collectors)
  • Permanent Marker
  • Pocket Knife
  • Camera
  • Sunglasses

• Required Field and Classroom equipment

  • Calculator with trig functions
  • Canteen or Water Bottle (consider bringing two)
  • Classroom Notebook for lecture notes
  • Daypack/Fieldpack
  • Field Pouch (For holding pencils, notebook, etc.)
  • Drafting Equipment, including:
    • Set of 24 Colored Pencils and Eraser (Prismacolor or Sanford)
    • Drafting Pens (Rapidograph or Micron)
    • Drafting Pencils (H, 2H, or 3H hardness)
    • Protractor
    • Soft Eraser
    • White Out
    • Ruler or Straightedge
    • Triangle or T-square
  • Hand Lens
  • Rock Hammer
  • Tool Belt

• Required Personal Effects

  • Hiking Books (2 pair, already broken in)
  • Rain gear
  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Jacket
  • Long Johns
  • Moisture-wicking Sock Liners
  • Sweaters or Sweatshirts
  • Clothing
    • Enough for 8 days (Laundry facilities will be available)
    • Weather is unpredictable - prepare for everything
  • Bedding (Twin bed)
  • Pillow
  • Alarm Clock
  • Telephone (One per room)
  • Towels and Toiletries