Question

If you were part of the field visit what preparation would you make

Answer 1

Talk to the teacher/lecturer/guide to find out what you'll need. Ask what you will need on the field trip (and what you won't need). Also, write a list of the things you want to bring personally. Once that is done, cross out anything that wouldn't make sense to bring and add anything that you forgot.A checklist is useful for this as you can tick items once you've packed them.When it's only a day's field trip, not an overnight trip, you don't need a lot. On the other hand, if it's a week long or more field trip, you'll obviously need to plan in greater detail.Choose a suitable backpack. It'll need to be large enough to fit everything but still the right size and weight for you to manage. If you're buying it for the first time, get the retail assistant to help you load bags and walk around with them on, to get a feel for the bag plus weight. If must be a tolerable weight if you're walking a lot, or doing a lot of physical activitiesBackpack (see above)Backpack liner if rain is likely to be an issue or you'll be traversing fords or wading in mud or swamps; if you do fall, a waterproof liner wrapped around your items will protect them from waterloggingWriting equipment (paper, notebook, pens, pencils, paints, etc.)Measuring instruments (as required)Digital cameraTablet (this may be useful for documenting things, if you're used to using it; make sure it's fully charged though)FlashlightModeling clay (for impressions, models, etc.)Cellphone (again, check that it's fully charged as there won't be anywhere to charge it out on the field trip)Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, insect repellentWind jacket/rain jacketLayers of clothing (if needed)See a camping list if you're going for an overnight or longer field trip.