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Department of Geology and Geophysics

1000 E. University Ave.

Laramie, WY 82071-2000

Phone: 307-766-3386

Fax: 307-766-6679

Email: geol-geophys@uwyo.edu

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Equipment List

This list represents what is required, recommended and not allowed at Field Camp. 

If you are unable to obtain any of the major items on this list, Professor Sims (ksims7@uwyo.edu) will work with you to help you find what is needed. Note that in Laramie Nu2U is a great location to find much of the clothing you will need at a great price.

Personal Equipment

  • Sleeping bag (good to freezing temperatures)
  • Sleeping pad (air core or foam are good, no cots please)
  • Tent with water-proof rain fly, ground sheet (can be a tarp), and good stakes
  • Sturdy, ankle-high hiking boots (tennis shoes are not adequate) – be sure to break these in before camp
  • Camp shoes (old tennis shoes, Chacos, crocs, etc.) and camp/sleep clothes
  • 3-4 pairs of good hiking socks
  • 2-pair Long pants- Carhart’s or traditional thick cotton blue jeans are best for snake country (no tights)
  • Shorts (not for field work; for camp and long-drives only)
  • 2-3 long sleeved shirts (for sun protection in the field)
  • Underwear
  • Warm jacket, warm hat, mittens or gloves
  • Rain jacket (preferred) or rain poncho
  • Day backpack (large enough to hold your water bottles, lunch, extra clothing layers, etc. At least 20L capacity recommended, greater than 45L is probably too large)
  • Phone, ID, and insurance cards
  • Some money or cards for additional snacks (we will feed you enough, but sometimes people want some extras at a gas station)
  • Belt (for Brunton compass cases and rock hammer)
  • Water bottles to carry at least 3 liters (100 oz) of water
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen 
  • Lip balm
  • Sunglasses (for hammering and sun protection)
  • Leather gloves or garden gloves for hammering
  • Small towel or bandanna 
  • Headlamp or flashlight and extra batteries
  • Pencils and eraser for notes and mapping
  • Colored pencils
  • Black and red ink pens or fine-tipped felt marker (for geologic maps)
  • Protractor
  • Personal toiletries, including wet-wipes, etc.
  • Personal Medications, including non-prescription pain relivers (Advil, Asprin, Tylenol -these will not be provided to you by the instructors or TAs), prescription medications, allergy medicines, inhalers, epi-pens, etc. (minimum 2-week supply)

 

Optional but highly recommended*

  • *Rain pants!
  • *Watch
  • Camp pillow
  • *Pocket knife (blade no larger than 3 inches, as specified by student code of conduct)
  • *Insect repellent
  • Swimsuit (if you want to dip into a lake)
  • Small battery pack for charging (we can charge phones in the vehicles only while driving, and some days we will not be driving)
  • Camera (be aware that field conditions are dusty and rough. You are responsible for your own equipment)
  • Small solar panel
  • Solar shower
  • Field entertainment (book, art supplies, musical instrument, cards, etc.)
  • Hiking Poles (good for balance, and bad knees or ankles)

 

The course will provide:

  • Brunton compass
  • Map boards
  • Write in the rain field notebooks, base maps, paper, tape, etc.
  • All meals while camping, unless otherwise specified by the instructor (you are typically expected to bring lunch on days that we depart Laramie)
  • Hand lens
  • Whistle
  • Small first aid kid (Band-Aids, moleskin, athletic tape, ace-bandage)
  • B. You will be given an engraved rock hammer that will be yours to take home; however, if you wish to keep the engraved hammer as a memento, you are welcome to bring your own.

 

What NOT to Bring!

  • Guns
  • Large Bowie Knifes
  • Bull Whips
  • Martial Art Weaponry (e.g. nunchaku, etc.)
  • Alcohol and Drugs, including Marijuana products
  • Fireworks
  • Traditional Cigarettes 
  • Clothing with offensive messages.
  • If you have a question about any item, please ask Professor Sims (ksims7@uwyo.edu).
Contact Us

Department of Geology and Geophysics

1000 E. University Ave.

Laramie, WY 82071-2000

Phone: 307-766-3386

Fax: 307-766-6679

Email: geol-geophys@uwyo.edu

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