Equipment List
A pdf of this list can be downloaded here
Karmen Scott uses a soil probe to measure compaction in tire tracks of a tree harvester at the Metolius Preserve
—Restoration Ecology Field Course Equipment List—
REQUIRED
Camping
__ tent (New, or with rain fly and seams sealed. Each student will need their own tent; we recommend no larger than a 3 person tent.)
__ ground cloth (for tent; a tarp will do)
__ sleeping pad (We recommend a thick Thermarest© pad, or something equally comfortable, since you’ll spend so many consecutive nights on it.)
__ sleeping bag (Though the course is in the summer months, Central Oregon summer nights can be very chilly. You will need a bag that keeps you warm at temperatures below freezing.)
__ sheets & blanket (Nights can also be quite warm. There may be times when you will not want to be under your sleeping bag, in which case sheets and a heavy blanket may come in handy.)
__ pillow
__ headlamp flashlight & replacement batteries (LCD lights last much longer than the old incandescent bulbs)
__ sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher recommended)
__ daypack (Preferably with a waistband, and definitely large enough space accommodate lunch, extra clothing, sunscreen, and some supplies)
__ nylon cord for personal clothesline
__ thermarest repair kit (if sleeping on a thermarest)
__ lighter
__ duffel bag & 2 large stuff sacks or equivalent for keeping personal gear together
__ Ziplock bags – l box of quart-sized bags for waterproofing gear while at study sites
__ garbage bags – 2 – 3 for waterproofing gear while at study sites
Clothing
__ hiking boots
__ water sandals (e.g. Teva or Chaco)
__ extra shoes (e.g. running shoes)
__ light pants (2-3 pairs)
__ light longsleeve shirts (2-3 pairs; ideally with pockets for storing field supplies like notebooks and pencils)
__ shortsleeve shirts (2-3 pairs; pockets ideal)
__ shorts (2 pairs)
__ polypro/capilene long underwear (top and bottom)
__ down jacket (or enough extra warm clothing to equal one, e.g. warm vest + heavy fleece + thick shell)
__ fleece jacket
__ sunhat
__ swimsuit
__ warm gloves and wool hat
__ rain jacket and rain pants
__ socks (5 pr) & underwear (5 pr)
__ 1 pair wool socks or equivalent
Cooking/Meals
__ Durable mug, bowl, & plate and 1 set of silverware
__ 2 1-liter water bottles (durable)
__ Cloth napkin or bandana
Academic supplies
__ waterproof notebooks – Two Rite in the Rain notebooks, style 393-mx (see http://trailexplorers.com/product/313MX-393MX.html). One of these will be your natural history notebook.
__ pencils (preferably mechanical, with extra graphite; pens are subject to problems if your notebook gets wet)
__ clear packaging tape to tape natural history specimens into your notebook
Miscellany
__ Toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, towel)
__ Personal medications / supplements
__ Bandaids (1 pack)
__ Topical antibiotic ointment
__ moleskin (for blisters)
__ needle & thread
__ wristwatch (needed to keep us coordinated if we split into small groups)
__ sunglasses
__ umbrella
OPTIONAL
__ Work gloves
__ Moisturizing cream & lip balm (air can be dry)
__ Camera & film or batteries
__ Compass
__ Pocketknife
__ Bandana
__ Earplugs
__ Extra prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses
__ Pain reliever (e.g. aspirin, ibuprofen)
__ ankle gaiters (To keep sharp cheatgrass seeds from filling your shoes and socks when we are working in cheat-infested habitats. If you can’t find these at a local retailer, go to http://www.rei.com/ and enter “gaiter” in the search box.)