Equipment inventory

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Before using any equipment, use the check-out sheet on the box.

Standard field kit, i.e. what you need to be safe with your group

  • route plan (and map if need be)
  • first aid kit
  • sunscreen, if not included in first aid kit
  • flashlight
  • radio / phone
  • plastic tarp in case of rain/snow
  • extra warm clothes
  • extra snacks
  • extra water
  • repair kit




Scientific equipment

  • Increment borers (2) - refer to the Proper Care and Feeding of Increment Borers before use!
  • Water testing kit (2 ea)
  • Rock pick hammer (2 ea)
  • Rock crushing hammer
  • Mineral test kit (2 ea)
  • Specimen jars (12 ea)
  • Magnifier – 4 inch (4 ea)
  • Magnifier – 3 inch (2 ea)
  • Flagging (12 rolls)
  • Safety goggles (12 ea)
  • Leaf press Kit
  • Clinometer
  • IR thermometer (2 ea)
  • Soil tester
  • Environmental meter (light, temp, humidity, etc)
  • Altimeter (analog)
  • Brunton Atmospheric data meter
  • Digital thermometer (2 ea)
  • Compass (6 ea)
  • Calculator (5 ea)
  • 20m Measuring tapes (2 ea)
  • Infrared remote camera (1 ea)
  • Butterfly net (2)

Field guides

  • Edible Wild Plants
  • Bugs and Slugs
  • Animal Tracks
  • Butterflies and Moths
  • Alien Invaders
  • Familiar Butterflies
  • Western Trees
  • Western Wildflowers
  • Southwestern United States
  • Hummingbirds
  • Clouds and Weather
  • Mountain Wildflowers of Southern Arizona
  • Mountain Trees of Southern Arizona
  • Simon and Schuster guide to Rocks and Minerals

Teambuilding equipment

  • Rope (qty?)
  • Blindfolds (qty?)

Teaching supplies

  • metal clipboards
  • portable whiteboards
  • Safety radios (not currently in use)
  • First aid kits