Category Archives: field gear

One year ago today: Christmas in Antarctica with the Americans and Brits

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Anne Jefferson

There aren’t many things that sound less festive than sitting through a PowerPoint presentation from the National Science Foundation, but after GeoKid celebrated Santa being able to find her even at 60-odd degrees south, that’s what we found ourselves doing … Continue reading →

Categories: Antarctica, by Anne, field gear, ice and glaciers

Augers v. Augurs

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Anne Jefferson

These are augers. This is an augur. The free dictionary defines augur as follows: n. 1. One of a group of ancient Roman religious officials who foretold events by observing and interpreting signs and omens. 2. A seer or prophet; … Continue reading →

Categories: by Anne, field gear

Could an iPhone be a useful field tool?

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Chris Rowan

Help us brainstorm the ultimate geological mapping app
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Categories: field gear, fieldwork, geology, gifts and gadgets

Field Pack Amenities

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Anne Jefferson

[a post by Anne Jefferson] Adding to the meme begun by Short Geologist (requirements for a field hotel) and followed on by Maria (requirements for a field vehicle), I’ll present my requirements for a field pack. The topic has been … Continue reading →

Categories: by Anne, field gear, fieldwork