DIG IT!
Rock&Gem Magazine|May 2023
Collecting Beyond the Rock Shop
L.A. SOKOLOWSKI
DIG IT!

Let's face it. Most of us start out rock collecting when we're in a gift shop. Those bags that you can fill with shiny, tumbled rocks are irresistible! If you want to take your collecting to the next level and move from the mall to the field, you've got to have the right gear.

BE PREPARED!

Anytime we're outside, particularly when working with rocks, we need to be prepared for rockhounding AND the weather. Check your weather app or go old school and watch the news before you go. Then make sure to pack for the forecast.

From head to toe, wear the best clothing for the outing and think of layers in case the weather changes during the day. Consider grabbing an extra fleece top or jacket. Small emergency parkas easily fit in a backpack and have prevented many rockhounds from becoming soaking wet in a sudden shower.

PROTECT YOURSELF

Sun and bugs don't have to ruin your day. Bug spray, a long sleeve shirt, sunscreen and a hat are must-haves that no one regrets bringing along.

Protect your tootsies by knowing where you're going and wearing the right shoes water shoes for the creek and heavier boots for rocky climbs. Because rockhounding can be dirty and rough with the potential for skinned knees, you may want to wear jeans or heavier fabric long pants.

Eyewear is an absolute must. Do not let a sharp shard ruin the day!

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