Field trip equipment list: PRINT THIS OUT AND USE AS A CHECKLIST
Best to download all articles/chapters you will need prior to leaving for the field work.
Field notebook, pencil, eraser
laptop computer
flashlight or head lamp
soap
deodorant
toothpaste/brush
Camera/phone/charger
lip balm
whistle, for survey crews (don't buy; bring if you have)
sunglasses (optional)
hat with bill - for sun protection
warm hat - for cold
sleep clothes/pajamas
socks (some non-cotton)
bag for dirty clothes (optional)
gloves/mittens (optional)
shirts, long and short sleeved (a few non-cotton)
money, in case something is needed from town
insurance card
cards, games, what else to do for fun?
binoculars (optional)
day pack for field work
hot drink mug/cup
jacket (warm, plus something like a wind breaker --- it's very windy in the SLV)
raingear (tops/bottoms)
boots or comfortable walking shoes, closed toe (to protect feet; lots of Prickly Pear Cactus in some places): Boots required for field work
long underwear (for warmth)
regular underwear (for warmth)
long-sleeved shirts (some non-cotton)
2 - 1 liter water bottles
toilet paper
bandana (optional)
personal first aid kit
prescription medicine, as needed (e.g., epipen, etc.)
over-the-counter medicines (allergies, ibuprofen)
tent (check for ground cloth, stakes, rain fly)
sleeping bag - in waterproof stuff sack or trash bag
sleeping pad (warmer and softer than the ground!)
pillow (there are pillows, sheets, and towels at the Baca Lodges and Townhouses. For camping, you can use a small stuff sack with clean clothes or a soft jacket or bring a small pillow).
*** please pack the above efficiently in 1 to 3 bags.
*** notify family you'll be out of touch during many parts of the trip (no cell service)
PROVIDED BY ANTHROPOLOGY DEPT
stoves
fuel bottles for stoves
lighters (matches)
1-2: 5 gallon water coolers (number determined by class size)
ice chests (if need for field cooking)
lanterns
pots/pans
serving/cooking utensils (spoons, knives, ladle, spatula)
drying towels and/or paper towels
cutting board
aluminum foil
grill (if available/needed)
charcoal (if needed)
dutch oven (if available)
pot grabber (1 available)
2 coffee pots to heat water, Starbucks Via instant coffee, tea, hot chocolate
can opener
first aid kit
cooking/cleanup supplies (dish soap, wash basins, bleach, pot scrubber)
toilet paper
paper towels
tarps/ropes/stakes
table for food preparation (not available)
hand washing tubs
containers to hold group camping gear.
food storage containers
ziploc bags
trash bags
measuring cups
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ARCHIVED LISTS BELOW
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AN 320 Field Archaeology
Field Methods in Archaeology (book)
Critically Reading the Theory and Methods of Archaeology (book)
Field notebook, pencil, eraser
USB drive (if you have one; used to transfer data between laptops)
laptop computer
flashlight or head lamp
soap
deodorant
toothpaste/brush
Camera/phone/charger
lip balm
sunglasses (optional)
hat with bill - for sun protection
warm hat - for cold
sleep clothes/pajamas
socks (some non-cotton)
bag for dirty clothes
gloves/mittens
shirts, long and short sleeved (a few non-cotton)
money, in case something is needed from town
insurance card
cards, games, what else to do for fun?
binoculars (optional)
day pack for survey work
jacket (warm, plus something like a wind breaker --- it's very windy at some sites)
raingear (tops/bottoms)
boots or comfortable walking shoes, closed toe (to protect feet)
long underwear
regular underwear
long-sleeved shirts (some non-cotton)
2 - 1 liter water bottles
toilet paper
bandana (optional)
personal first aid kit
prescription medicine, as needed (e.g., epipen, etc.)
over-the-counter medicines (allergies, ibuprofen)
*** please pack the above efficiently in 1 to 3 bags.
*** notify family you'll be out of touch during many parts of the trip (no cell service)
***************
PROVIDED BY STUDENTS:
tent (check for ground cloth, stakes, rain fly) - if lodging is not provided
sleeping bag - in waterproof stuff sack or trash bag - if lodging not provided
sleeping pad - if lodging not provided
pillow
day hiking pack
jacket (warm, plus something like a wind breaker --- it's very windy at some sites)
raingear (tops/bottoms)
comfortable walking shoes, closed toe (to protect feet)
flashlight or head lamp
plate or bowl, spoon, fork, cup/mug
hand sanitizer
towel (smaller rather the large)
soap
deodorant
toothpaste/brush
Camera/phone/charger
sunscreen
lip balm
sunglasses (optional)
hat with bill - for sun protection
warm hat - for cold
long pants (at least one non-cotton)
long underwear
regular underwear
sleep clothes/pajamas
socks (some non-cotton)
bag for dirty clothes
gloves/mittens
shorts
shirts, long and short sleeved (a few non-cotton)
2 - 1 liter water bottles
toilet paper
bandana (optional)
personal first aid kit
prescription medicine, as needed (e.g., epipen, etc.)
over-the-counter medicines (allergies, ibuprofen)
Notebook/journal, pencil or pen
laptop computer/tablet (optional)
money and/or credit card for snacks and/or bring favorite snacks
insurance card
cards, games, what else to do for fun?
binoculars (optional)
small folding chair (if you have one; not the large stadium chairs)
favorite outdoor recipes (optional)
*** please pack the above efficiently in 1 to 3 bags.
*** notify family you'll be out of touch during many parts of the trip (no cell service)
Field notebook, pencil, eraser
laptop computer
flashlight or head lamp
soap
deodorant
toothpaste/brush
Camera/phone/charger
lip balm
whistle, for survey crews (don't buy; bring if you have)
sunglasses (optional)
hat with bill - for sun protection
warm hat - for cold
sleep clothes/pajamas
socks (some non-cotton)
bag for dirty clothes (optional)
gloves/mittens (optional)
shirts, long and short sleeved (a few non-cotton)
money, in case something is needed from town
insurance card
cards, games, what else to do for fun?
binoculars (optional)
day pack for field work
hot drink mug/cup
jacket (warm, plus something like a wind breaker --- it's very windy in the SLV)
raingear (tops/bottoms)
boots or comfortable walking shoes, closed toe (to protect feet; lots of Prickly Pear Cactus in some places): Boots required for field work
long underwear (for warmth)
regular underwear (for warmth)
long-sleeved shirts (some non-cotton)
2 - 1 liter water bottles
toilet paper
bandana (optional)
personal first aid kit
prescription medicine, as needed (e.g., epipen, etc.)
over-the-counter medicines (allergies, ibuprofen)
tent (check for ground cloth, stakes, rain fly)
sleeping bag - in waterproof stuff sack or trash bag
sleeping pad (warmer and softer than the ground!)
pillow (there are pillows, sheets, and towels at the Baca Lodges and Townhouses. For camping, you can use a small stuff sack with clean clothes or a soft jacket or bring a small pillow).
*** please pack the above efficiently in 1 to 3 bags.
*** notify family you'll be out of touch during many parts of the trip (no cell service)
PROVIDED BY ANTHROPOLOGY DEPT
stoves
fuel bottles for stoves
lighters (matches)
1-2: 5 gallon water coolers (number determined by class size)
ice chests (if need for field cooking)
lanterns
pots/pans
serving/cooking utensils (spoons, knives, ladle, spatula)
drying towels and/or paper towels
cutting board
aluminum foil
grill (if available/needed)
charcoal (if needed)
dutch oven (if available)
pot grabber (1 available)
2 coffee pots to heat water, Starbucks Via instant coffee, tea, hot chocolate
can opener
first aid kit
cooking/cleanup supplies (dish soap, wash basins, bleach, pot scrubber)
toilet paper
paper towels
tarps/ropes/stakes
table for food preparation (not available)
hand washing tubs
containers to hold group camping gear.
food storage containers
ziploc bags
trash bags
measuring cups
*************
ARCHIVED LISTS BELOW
************
AN 320 Field Archaeology
Field Methods in Archaeology (book)
Critically Reading the Theory and Methods of Archaeology (book)
Field notebook, pencil, eraser
USB drive (if you have one; used to transfer data between laptops)
laptop computer
flashlight or head lamp
soap
deodorant
toothpaste/brush
Camera/phone/charger
lip balm
sunglasses (optional)
hat with bill - for sun protection
warm hat - for cold
sleep clothes/pajamas
socks (some non-cotton)
bag for dirty clothes
gloves/mittens
shirts, long and short sleeved (a few non-cotton)
money, in case something is needed from town
insurance card
cards, games, what else to do for fun?
binoculars (optional)
day pack for survey work
jacket (warm, plus something like a wind breaker --- it's very windy at some sites)
raingear (tops/bottoms)
boots or comfortable walking shoes, closed toe (to protect feet)
long underwear
regular underwear
long-sleeved shirts (some non-cotton)
2 - 1 liter water bottles
toilet paper
bandana (optional)
personal first aid kit
prescription medicine, as needed (e.g., epipen, etc.)
over-the-counter medicines (allergies, ibuprofen)
*** please pack the above efficiently in 1 to 3 bags.
*** notify family you'll be out of touch during many parts of the trip (no cell service)
***************
PROVIDED BY STUDENTS:
tent (check for ground cloth, stakes, rain fly) - if lodging is not provided
sleeping bag - in waterproof stuff sack or trash bag - if lodging not provided
sleeping pad - if lodging not provided
pillow
day hiking pack
jacket (warm, plus something like a wind breaker --- it's very windy at some sites)
raingear (tops/bottoms)
comfortable walking shoes, closed toe (to protect feet)
flashlight or head lamp
plate or bowl, spoon, fork, cup/mug
hand sanitizer
towel (smaller rather the large)
soap
deodorant
toothpaste/brush
Camera/phone/charger
sunscreen
lip balm
sunglasses (optional)
hat with bill - for sun protection
warm hat - for cold
long pants (at least one non-cotton)
long underwear
regular underwear
sleep clothes/pajamas
socks (some non-cotton)
bag for dirty clothes
gloves/mittens
shorts
shirts, long and short sleeved (a few non-cotton)
2 - 1 liter water bottles
toilet paper
bandana (optional)
personal first aid kit
prescription medicine, as needed (e.g., epipen, etc.)
over-the-counter medicines (allergies, ibuprofen)
Notebook/journal, pencil or pen
laptop computer/tablet (optional)
money and/or credit card for snacks and/or bring favorite snacks
insurance card
cards, games, what else to do for fun?
binoculars (optional)
small folding chair (if you have one; not the large stadium chairs)
favorite outdoor recipes (optional)
*** please pack the above efficiently in 1 to 3 bags.
*** notify family you'll be out of touch during many parts of the trip (no cell service)
