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Christmas gifts for geologists: toughen up your gear

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Chris Rowan

Other suggestions: [Beverages] [Cameras] [Maps] The field is no place for equipment that needs to be coddled; anything that is not at least moderately proof against rain, dust, and drops is going to quickly become dead weight. One option is … Continue reading →

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Christmas gifts for geologists: cameras

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Chris Rowan

Other suggestions: [Beverages] [Tough Gear] [Maps] The arrival of digital photography is one area where technology has really changed the geological fieldwork experience. Of course, photos will never completely replace a good sketch, but when there’s only so much time … Continue reading →

Categories: field gear, fieldwork, gifts and gadgets

Christmas gifts for geologists: field beverages

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Chris Rowan

Other suggestions: [Cameras] [Tough Gear] [Maps] Finding an appropriately rock-orientated present for a geologist might seem a daunting task to the outsider. Raiding an outdoors shop can be risky, since they already seem to own more field gear than normal … Continue reading →

Categories: field gear, fieldwork, gifts and gadgets