Logging must-haves
Pioneer Heavy Duty Reflective Vest
Pioneer Heavy Duty Reflective Vest
Pioneer Heavy Duty Reflective Vest
A field vest is a must-have for any geologist. High visibility paired with multiple pockets is always best. The deep inner pockets are perfect for storing notebooks and the radio holder is a must-have for any remote core sheds. The upper pockets are a perfect place to store all your logging tools so that you can have them close at hand, k
A field vest is a must-have for any geologist. High visibility paired with multiple pockets is always best. The deep inner pockets are perfect for storing notebooks and the radio holder is a must-have for any remote core sheds. The upper pockets are a perfect place to store all your logging tools so that you can have them close at hand, keeping your mind on your logs not searching for your sharpie.
China Markers
Pioneer Heavy Duty Reflective Vest
Pioneer Heavy Duty Reflective Vest
China markers are the best tool we have for writing on drill core. You can choose the colours based on your lithology types, and colour code structural markings, meter marks, and samples. You can get peel-off markers which are cheaper up front (https://amzn.to/4aPdiYK). Affiliate links aside, I can't not recommend the Tombow refillable ch
China markers are the best tool we have for writing on drill core. You can choose the colours based on your lithology types, and colour code structural markings, meter marks, and samples. You can get peel-off markers which are cheaper up front (https://amzn.to/4aPdiYK). Affiliate links aside, I can't not recommend the Tombow refillable china markers. You can buy the pens and refills on a variety of suppliers, and trust me, these are king in any core shed I walk into.
Non-threatening tape
Pioneer Heavy Duty Reflective Vest
Non-threatening tape
Sure, be my guest. You can snap your fingers on a retractable tape all day long. Not me though. I use a cheap seamstress tape you can get from your local dollar store or through the link below. You can thank me later!
Hydrochloric Acid
Hydrochloric Acid
Non-threatening tape
If you are working with anything calcareous you will want to keep some dilute hydrochloric acid on hand. You can decant this into smaller bottles (https://www.deakin.com/products/Details.aspx?p=640371&c=1345&g=5519) so they will fit in your vest or pack as needed when you are out in the field.
Sharpie
Hydrochloric Acid
Spray Bottle
It's not rocket science that you are going to need some markers kicking around. I prefer to have 2-3 Sharpies rolling around in my vest at any given time. I like the finer tipped markers for making up sample bags and the more heavy duty ones for writing on core boxes.
Spray Bottle
Hydrochloric Acid
Spray Bottle
You are going to want to look at your core both wet and dry each time you log. If you don't have the luxury of retractable hoses, try a handheld spray bottle to mist different sections of your hole as needed.
Portable Speaker
Portable Speaker
Portable Speaker
This depends on you and your coworkers, but I always do my best work with some music playing in the background. Remember that you'll want something waterproof as you're going to be spraying down your rocks, and I'd recommend something cheap and durable that you don't need to fuss over too much.