The old adage 'be safe, be seen' wouldn't still be around if it didn't have a ring of truth to it. With many field courses requiring such vests, no student should be without one: but even the casual geologist — or worried parent — can find one of our lightweight and comfortable reflective jackets a valuable reassurance when working at roadside exposures or alone on the rocky shore.

Hammers, compasses and specimens are masters of disguise. If you find yourself leaving them at outcrops as often as we do, you'll want to make them stand out with this weatherproof, high-visibility, fluorescent tape. This range is the most durable, professional quality gaffer tape, in a convenient 12 mm width. When applied carefully to a clean surface, it will remain tightly stuck even if immersed in water!

Available in a range of colours.
Roll length: 25 m

Smaller and less robust than our solid forged trowel, this tool is nevertheless a handy item for clearing away overlying sediment from the rocks you are really interested in.

Any geologist who has spend time in the British moorlands will no doubt have spend some time frustrated by an overlying carpet of boggy sphagnum; with a trowel to hand, this can be cleared away in seconds, and the bedrock brought to bear, ready for a hammering.

Blade length: 20 cm / 8 in

Want to get in close with your fossils? Need to identify that mineral, or recognise the grain size?

Get a better view with this magnifying hand lens. The 10× magnification enlarges your specimen, allowing you to see finer detail and make more accurate observation of the finer points of the rock. Essential for field-work.

Usage note: The lens is designed for hands-free use. It should be held by to your eye, and your sample brought close until it is in focus.

Once you've found that coveted fossil, you're going to want to keep them safe.

These drawstring Tyvek™ specimen bags are perfect for sample storage.

For starters, they're breathable, preventing moisture and mould from accumulating on your fossils.

They're made from waterproof cloth, are sturdy and tear-resistant, and will resist the harsh conditions inevitably encountered by all keen geologists.

They can be written on in all conditions, making it easy to catalogue your specimens in the field, for instance with locality information.

No self-respecting rock or fossil collector should be without a supply of these sturdy reusable bags!

Please note that pack size is approximate.
Custom-printed sewn-in labels can be added on request - please contact us for details.

Solid forged from a single piece of steel, these robust tools are ideal for cutting through compacted soil and friable sediments. The hardened, tempered, carbon steel blade is precisely tapered for flexibility and strength. Their softgrip handle makes the tool easy and comfortable to use.

Even the toughest soils will find this tool difficult to resist. Don't let poor exposure hinder you any longer!

Blade length: 28 cm / 11 in