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Mar 31 • Prospecting Tips & Skills ⛏️
Prospecting Tip Tuesday – What to Bring for a Day in the Field
Heading out for the day? Don’t overcomplicate it—just bring what keeps you efficient, safe, and ready to find something.
Essentials:👈
Gold pan & class🕳
Small shovel or hand trowel
Pick or rock hammer⚒️
Snuffer bottle & sample bags👝
Backpack (keep it light but organized)🎒
Smart Extras:🦺
Plenty of water & snacks🥪
Gloves (save your hands)🧤
First aid kit⛑️
GPS or offline maps🛰
Notebook or phone for marking good spots⏱️
Pro Tip:👈
Pack light, but don’t skip the basics. The more mobile you are, the more ground you can cover—and that’s how you find the good stuff.
Prospecting Tip Tuesday – Overnight Trip Gear🌲
Must-Have:
Tent or bivy🏕
Sleeping bag (rated for the temps)🛏
Headlamp or flashlight🔦
Fire starter (lighter + backup)🪔
Food & lots of water🌮
Prospecting Gear:⚒️
Gold pan, shovel, pick⛏️
Sample bags & snuffer👝
Smart Add-Ons:👈
Extra socks (huge difference)🧦
Warm layers🧣
Bear spray (know your area)🐻
First aid kit⛑️
Pro Tip:👈
Comfort matters more overnight—if you sleep cold or wet, your next day in the field is done before it starts.
What’s the #1 most important thing people forget when heading out for a day of prospecting?
👇 Drop your answer below!
Extra tools
Enough water 💧
More sample bags
Backup batteries
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Prospecting Tip Tuesday – What to Bring for a Day in the Field
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