WHAT TO BRING
Digging
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WAGON/WHEELBARROW- CAPABLE OF GOING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN. THIS WILL COME IN HANDY WHEN TRANSPORTING FINDINGS FROM DIG SITE TO SLUICEWAY (1/4 OF A MILE) TO WASH.
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SHOVEL- WE PROVIDE FULL-SIZE SHOVELS, IF YOU PREFER A SHORTER/SMALLER VERSION, YOU MAY BRING THEM WITH YOU TO USE. IF YOU ARE BRINGING CHILDREN WITH YOU, WE RECOMMED BRINGING A SHOVEL THEY ARE COMFORTABLE USING WITH YOU.
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DIGGING TOOLS- WE ALLOW ANYTHING WITHOUT A MOTOR.
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INSULATED WATER BOTTLE
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LUNCH
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CHANGE OF CLOTHES
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SOMETHING TO KEEP FINDINGS IN- OLD FOOD CONTAINERS OR MILK JUGS WITH THE TOP CUT OFF WORK WELL. YOU CAN CARRY YOUR TREASURES WITH YOU AND KEEP YOUR HANDS FREE WITH THESE MESH CROSSBODY BAGS.
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OLD/WATER PROOF CUSHION- COMES IN HANDY WHEN SITTING AT THE SLUICEWAY OR THE CREEK FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.
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DURING THE WARMER MONTHS- SUNSCREEN, BUG SPRAY
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DURING THE COOLER MONTHS- WATERPROOF GLOVES, WATERPROOF BOOTS WITH THERMAL SOCKS
Creeking
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WATER PROOF SHOES- WE RECOMMEND A SHOE WITH GOOD TRACTION THAT WILL NOT SLIDE OFF OF YOUR FEET EASILY.
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OLD/WATER PROOF CUSHION- COMES IN HANDY WHEN SITTING ON THE ROCKS FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.
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NYLON TROWELS- WE PROVIDE THESE, BUT IF YOU HAVE A FAVORITE ONE, YOU MAY BRING IT AS WELL!
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COLLANDER, SAND SIFTER OR SIFTING PAN- WE PROVIDE SLUICE TRAYS, BUT YOU MAY BRING YOUR OWN IF YOU PREFER. METAL TOOLS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE CREEK, BUT WE WILL ALLOW METAL SCREENS.
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WATER BOTTLE WITH CLOSED TOP- WE RECOMMEND THIS BOTTLE. IT HOLDS A LARGE AMOUNT AND STAYS COLD.
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ZIPLOC OR WATERPROOF BAG FOR CELL PHONE, WALLET, ETC.
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TOWELS- TO DRY OFF.
