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Here are some suggestions on items you may wish to bring with you.
1. High Top Boots
2. Tennis Shoes
3. Work Pants
4. Long Sleeve Shirts Mosquito Resistant
5. Socks
6. Leather Gloves - At Least Two Pairs
7. Bug Dope - Spray Can For Every Three Days Plus Rub-On Type
8. Warm Jacket
9. Windbreaker
10. Rain Gear
11. Hat
12. Mosquito Net -Bag Type
13. Ruck Sack
14. Digging Pick
15. Plastic Scoop or Cup
16. Container for Small Nuggets
17. Accessory Belt
18. Trash Bag for Belt
19. Pick Loop for Belt
20. Two Metal Detectors or One Detector w/ Spare Coil, Lower Isolator Rod, Wing Nuts and Rubber Washers
21. Headphones - Two sets
22. Coil Covers
23. Spare Batteries - One Set for Every Couple Days - Or Rechargeables (We have power at Ganes)
24. Camera
25. Small Binoculars
26. Notebook w/ Pen
27. Digital Scales
28. Basic First Aid Kit and personal medications
29. Emergency Toilet Paper
30. Water Bottle
31. Multi-Tool
32. Electrical Tape
33. Favorite Snack and special food needs
34. Personal Effects
35. Alarm Clock
36. Knee Pads
About the clothing quantities - there are two washers and dryers at Ganes Creek
The mosquitoes can be thick beyond belief. Decide on a pair of blue jeans and heavier thickness (the bugs can easily drill through light shirts) long-sleeve shirt to wear while working. Hang up and spray liberally with bug dope (high % DEET). If possible, avoid washing these work clothes and spray liberally each morning. This is your armor! Leather gloves keep the bugs off your hands. Apply bug dope around wrists. Hat will protect your head. Spray the hat! Apply rub on bug dope to face. Be careful around eyes and lips! If using mosquito net you do not need to worry about your head as much or try the new 'Bug" shirts. One last note:mosquitoes love a freshly showered body. Use extra care applying bug dope after a shower to get re-protected..
The mosquitoes can get thick but if you are properly prepared you will take little notice of them. Be unprepared and you will soon be driven back to the cabins!
Bears:There are bears at Ganes Creek, although they do not seem too numerous. How you deal with that depends on your comfort level. The best advice is to always be with a partner or two while you explore the area.
Other ideas: VHF radios for you and your partner. If your detector cannot hip mount under raincoat or poncho have protective bag for rain.
Final Note - Force yourself to take as many photos as possible. You will not regret it in later years!
We hope this helps.
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