I neglected to add what I wear and how dirty I get.

While I often get pretty grotty doing field work, it was actually  
while in the Army. There was a REFORGER in Germany when I went 2  
weeks without access to a shower. It is amazing what you can bathe  
out of a helmet. I did get showered in diesel, but that really didn't  
help. Thank goodness it was winter time.

I generally wear jungle boots in the summer and goretex/thinsulate in  
the winter. Summer attire is left over BDUs or jungle fatigues (lots  
of pockets) and a T-shirt with a broad brimmed hat for in the open.  
When doing a linear survey I usually skip the hat as it wont stay on  
unless I nailed it to my head (ala Vlad the Impaler). Insect  
repellent is, due to the ticks and chiggers, required during most of  
the year. As is suntan lotion or long sleeves if you are out in the  
sun. When the weather gets cooler I switch to flannel shirts and add  
a down vest or winter parka and gloves as needed.

Given a choice I prefer a WHS trowel to Marshaltown (the handle is  
more comfortable).
James Brothers, RPA
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