Books
Latest edition (1985)of Comptons “Geology in the Field” is required
Available on Amazon as hard cover or e-book ($19)
Brunton and GPS units
Try borrowing a Brunton and a GPS unit from your department if available. If not it will be provided for you.
Field & Drafting (Metric for Turkey Camps and other international camps)
Can be purchased in the SDSM&T Bookstore
- geology hammer/pick
- holster for hammer (optional but very useful;
- 10X hand lens (can be purchased at the Museum)
- small field magnet
- small acid bottle (we will furnish 10% HCl)
- two engineer’s notebooks or other hard-covered field notebook (legal pads, spiral
- notebooks, etc. are not suitable)
- clipboard / map board
- day pack
- water bottles and//or hydration bladder/reservoir. 2-3 liters min.
- pencils (3H, 4H, and 6H)
- drafting pens (0 and 1 at a minimum; 00 and 2 are helpful; bring refill of waterproof ink)
- protractor (6-inch – an extra one may come in handy)
- engineer’s scales (10 and 20 lines/inch; three sided scale with 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and 60 scales are best) ( Metric only for Turkey and other international camps)
- triangles (30-60o, 45o)(optional)
- colored pencils (24 set recommended)
- T-square (optional, but very useful)
- drafting board (optional, but very useful)
- graph paper (preferably 20 divisions/inch)
Field Clothing
Prepare for all sorts of weather from wet and cold to very hot depending on which camp you are attending. Please read instructions on the website for individual camp.
- field pants (several pair)
- field shirts (lightweight, long- and short-sleeved)
- hiking boots (most important tool! – waterproof, ankle-high boots are best; an extra pair would be a good idea – make sure they are broken in before field camp)
- wool hiking socks or light socks with liners help prevent blisters (6-7 pair)
- sweatshirt(s) or fleece pullover
- warm jacket or sweater
- windbreaker
- rain gear (raincoat, and rainpants or gaiters)
- hat (s) (rain or snow and sun protection), gloves
- field vest (optional, but very useful)
Bedding - See Specific Camp Info
Sheets, pillow, pillowcases, and blankets for a standard twin-size bed, or sleeping bag for Rapid City-based camps.
(Nights will be cool or cold for earlier sessions)
Computers
A laptop or similar computer for preparing reports. Printers provided.
Camping (for GEOL 410 - Black Hills Geology camp only, two nights only, probably fifth week)
- sleeping bag
- small tent is recommended
- ground cloth, air mattress or foam pad
Other Personal Items
- sunglasses
- flashlight/head lamb
- set of light clothing for town
- light everyday shoes or moccasins for wearing inside Ranch A
- swimming suit
- towels, washcloths, toilet articles, laundry supplies
- prescription/o.t.c medicines for seasonal allergies and poison ivy
- insect repellent (optional)
- sunburn lotion (at least SPF 15)
- camera
- binoculars
- envelopes, stamps, etc.
- favorite snacks.
Some camps will have specific list which will be emailed to registrants 30 days prior.
