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Harrison Schmitt on the Moon -- Apollo 17

Geologist, Harrison Schmitt, on the Moon in 1972.  (NASA image, Apollo 17)

Like most other things, the type and quality of your field clothing can make a difference in the quality and quantity of field work you are able to accomplish.  It also has bearing on your safety in that it can either shelter you or allow you to be harmed.  Additionally, your field clothing has to be highly versatile to make it economical.

Today's synthetic textiles are far superior to the clothing of yesteryear -- especially when faced with having to perform a variety of tasks in countless environments.

The way you should dress for the field borrows a great deal from the space suites astronauts wear -- it's a layer system composed mostly of synthetic textiles designed for versatility, utility, comfort, protection and economy.

Your field clothing should provide versatility, utility, comfort, protection, and economy.

When properly chosen and utilized, the SAME clothes that help keep you warm at subzero temperatures WILL keep you cool on the hottest days.

 

Keeping Warm -- What to wear on cold or wet days.
Keeping Cool -- What to wear on the hottest days.
Nylon vs. Cotton -- Which is better for the field, which is less expensive in the long run.
Eye Protection -- Tips on safety glasses as the ultimate eyewear for the field geologist.
Knee Pads -- Tips for the occasional day spent working on your knees.
Orange Vests -- Tips for working outdoors during hunting seasons and along roadsides.

 

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