Buckets
or canvas bags for medium-size specimens; plastic zip bags, pill
bottles, or a carpenter's nail apron for small specimens; newspaper for
wrapping fragile specimens; a rock
hammer; a small digging tool, such as an old screwdriver or hunting
knife; a small stiff brush; a spray bottle of water to wet
specimens for examination; sunscreen;
bug
spray; a first-aid kit; snacks or lunch;
and plenty of drinking water.