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Rockhound Gear - MUST-HAVES for New Rockhounds

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    I was recently asked: What sort of gear can you recommend to an aspiring rockhound? I've been busy with research but took the time to make this unscripted video with some basics.
    The must-haves I recommend to all new rockhounds and mineral collectors. Watch this before you get started! These basic tips will help you pick useful gear and fill your backpack up with the best tools.
    Tools:
    2 - 2.5 lb crack hammer
    Estwing bullpoint
    Estwing chisel
    Estwing Geo / Paleo Pick
    Mini chisel
    Long flat screwdriver
    Mini garden "claw" or "rake"
    Safety:
    First aid kit
    Knife
    Safety GOGGLES
    Rubberized cloth gloves
    Clothes:
    Wide brim hat
    Nylon long pants and long-sleeved shirt
    Good rain jacket

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  • @GeologyofGemsMinerals
    @GeologyofGemsMinerals  6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Remember to get a good internal frame backpack!

    • @kosmix99
      @kosmix99 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok

    • @Grip_ItandrRip_It
      @Grip_ItandrRip_It ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can fake up a cheap internal 'frame for a backpack by using a couple of inexpensive, flexible cutting boards! Buy a 2 pack and they come sealed in a bag ready to use, or duct tape the edges of the boards together- the size of 1 board, but double thickness. AKA one on top of the other and tape the edges.

    • @ariker2595
      @ariker2595 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Any good backpack suggestions?

  • @CosmicDuckVideo
    @CosmicDuckVideo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    If I might suggest. Rather than replace the chisel once the top starts to mushroom, just go out and get a bastard mill file and file off the mushroomed steel around the end. It'll give your tools 4 times the longevity, and take less than 5 minutes of work. Thx for the video!

    • @dougoverhoff7568
      @dougoverhoff7568 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That makes a load of sense to me, Travis. Buying new tools can get to be expensive. And while you're at it, you should probably reshape and resharpen the chisel end, too.

  • @chrishince8947
    @chrishince8947 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A roll of toilet paper in a zip lock bag can be priceless!!!

  • @jimmymcgill2557
    @jimmymcgill2557 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    nice kit! i would have also added a UV light depending on what your looking for and also a water spray bottle to bring out more features and formations on rocks!

  • @trevorallen2274
    @trevorallen2274 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good suggestions and explanations. You are young. Kneepads in my gear thank you. Lol. Nice job

  • @rockhoundingusa8207
    @rockhoundingusa8207 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great information! Keep bringing us quality information. Cannot wait to see your future adventures.

  • @Grip_ItandrRip_It
    @Grip_ItandrRip_It ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video. Well laid out(literally), full of practical advice that obviously based on real work experience. It was also nice of you to include the safety tips.

  • @kosmix99
    @kosmix99 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This vid is super useful, keep up the good work!!

  • @badsantaclaus4522
    @badsantaclaus4522 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good tips!, Glad to see you making videos

  • @copper_fiber_studio
    @copper_fiber_studio 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super helpful. Thank you!

  • @CoinandRelicOntario
    @CoinandRelicOntario 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tips Philippe. I've had the geo pick for 5 yrs now and is a super tool. I never knew Estwing made chisels though, have to pick a few up, they look well made. Thanks, Andrew.

    • @GeologyofGemsMinerals
      @GeologyofGemsMinerals  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      They're great. You get the advantage of a hand guard and a smaller, more portable chisel compared to the typical hardware store chisels with rubber hand guard.

  • @lpgascon
    @lpgascon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now all i can think about is finding a pocket... darn winter! Merci pour l'info. Did not know about the chisel flaking.

    • @GeologyofGemsMinerals
      @GeologyofGemsMinerals  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha, me too. Vancouver winter is mild but all the good rocks are in the mountains.

    • @lpgascon
      @lpgascon 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah i'm in the ottawa area, pretty much a dead zone in winter... Keep'em coming!

  • @sarejen6868
    @sarejen6868 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That tech clothing now has bug repellent Sun protection. Dry quick or cooling. Cabelas, Columbia, Patagonia, Duluth trading good sources

  • @Rockhounding-with-Bigfoot
    @Rockhounding-with-Bigfoot 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you

  • @bigdaddy4432
    @bigdaddy4432 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info, I think I would add if you can afford a Life Straw they are reliable and in an emergency you can drink out of even the dirtiest water sources. Also some water proof matches and dry tinder , some way to easily start a fire is always helpful. Keep up the great videos!

    • @GeologyofGemsMinerals
      @GeologyofGemsMinerals  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very true. In remote areas, I always have my Life Straw, matches, and a lighter.

  • @leclyde
    @leclyde 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    merci de partager , c`est tres apprécié

  • @timothydiggins2206
    @timothydiggins2206 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Philippe,tons of great tips.I have been wanting to get the geo pick for a while now,can’t seem to get my hands on it.

    • @GeologyofGemsMinerals
      @GeologyofGemsMinerals  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Timothy, Deakin Equipment in Vancouver carries it. They ship too. The only other place I've seen the geo pick in Canada is at PDAC and Round-Up.

    • @timothydiggins2206
      @timothydiggins2206 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome thank you,if you are ever out near White rock and would like to pick out a couple blue’s for your collection I would be happy to share

    • @GeologyofGemsMinerals
      @GeologyofGemsMinerals  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cool, thank you! I need to get back to White Rock one of these days.

    • @AgateJeweler
      @AgateJeweler 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey I really want to shop on deakin for a geo pick for my second season of rockhounding, there’s nothing better than looking for rocks in the woods:) but it wants me to put in a company to be able to buy on there website? What did you do to avoid this?

    • @AgateJeweler
      @AgateJeweler 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Geology of Gems & Minerals thanks for the video it’s was super helpful the main thing I’m missing is the geo pick and à I was missing a the frame back pack but I just found a killer deal on kijiji

  • @dksmith605
    @dksmith605 ปีที่แล้ว

    You don't need to replace a chisel with a mushroomed end, just dress it on a bench grinder.

  • @gigglesaregood
    @gigglesaregood ปีที่แล้ว

    Why would you have needed to get a second pick, do they wear down over time?

  • @bugsy8507
    @bugsy8507 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What kind of dumbells do you recommend for someone who just starts in this? :D
    J/K, thanks for the video

  • @nobodyisprfct
    @nobodyisprfct 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So the difficulty in have is finding a weapon balanced comfortable back pack to carry all that stuff and act like a bucket.

  • @-LUCKY777
    @-LUCKY777 ปีที่แล้ว

    diamond pickax

  • @ClaytonHartin
    @ClaytonHartin 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Estwing makes fiberglass handles as well for the 2-4 pound hammers

    • @saaamember97
      @saaamember97 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Never use hammers with fiberglass handles! Fiberglass easily shatters and can send shards flying through the air. The USAF replaced all their fiberglass handles way back in the 80's because of this.

    • @unknowmysteries5925
      @unknowmysteries5925 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Patrick Lanclos yup a single crack can splinter. May not cause you harm. But in the middle of no where? Your out a hammer.

  • @mase202
    @mase202 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    where did you get the gloves?

  • @mase202
    @mase202 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    what model is the gps and flashlight? thanks

    • @GeologyofGemsMinerals
      @GeologyofGemsMinerals  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I recommend the latest Garmin gpsmap 64s which you can load up with topographic maps. Any quality waterproof LED flashlight will do. I like to have mine work with 2 AA batteries. I don't have to charge anything, AAs are cheaper than AAA, and it has a good mix of power and portability. This one is anodized aluminium.

  • @Rockhounding-with-Bigfoot
    @Rockhounding-with-Bigfoot 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have a very slight accent yes??

    • @GeologyofGemsMinerals
      @GeologyofGemsMinerals  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, my first language is french.

    • @supahcomix
      @supahcomix 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Geology of Gems & Minerals wow,I couldn’t even tell,you’re very fluent in English

  • @hillbilly4christ638
    @hillbilly4christ638 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Edit edit edit edit..........................wow

  • @Impulse_Photography
    @Impulse_Photography 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Maybe a pistol - just for personal safety / Defense. You never know what wild animals you will encounter and it will scare them off - -> Bears !!

    • @junmcl
      @junmcl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      not needed, as long as you're not a damn pussy...

    • @athenasblueprint
      @athenasblueprint ปีที่แล้ว

      Glockhounding, if you will.

  • @mikeycathysophisurvival1327
    @mikeycathysophisurvival1327 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1 person is ugly(person who disliked) 2018??!!