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The Pocket Paleontologist - Small Metal Paleontology Ruler Scale, Mini Fossil Dig Multitool Gadget, Cool Tech Geek/Nerdy Archaeology Graduation Gift, Unique 3 Inch Metric Techie Tool - Genius Lab Gear

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  • Designed for Paleontologists in the Field and the Lab: From dinosaur fossil hunting to trilobite forensic cataloging in the laboratory, this pocket tool is a perfect every-day-carry addition to your digging kit. Designed by professional paleontologists to be compact and effective. Whether you’re knee-deep in fossil-rich soil or meticulously cataloging bone fragments under the forensic lab’s fluorescent glow, this pocket tool is your ultimate companion. A unique gift for fossil hunters!
  • Full Geologic Time Scale Table: Pinpoint the age of fossils as you find them with the laser-engraved GSA “Eras of Life” table. Includes Eons, Eras, Periods, Epochs, and years (in millions) covering the full timeline of life on Earth. It’s like having a cosmic history book in your pocket. Perfect for college paleontology, archeology and geology majors, or hobbyist fossil hunters and rock hounds. Let your Geologic Time Scale Table guide you toward amazing discoveries.
  • Beautiful Sketches For Accurate Notes: The built-in straight edge ruler, compass, and protractor help you accurately sketch your fossil specimen complete with precise angle measurements and dimension call-outs, making them easier to understand and catalogue later! As your specimen takes shape—the curve of a trilobite’s carapace, the sweep of a pterosaur’s wing, ammonite chambers—they emerge, precise and symmetrical! Don't forget the photo scale to calibrate your photos for reference!
  • A Hard Reference When You Don't Have Cell Signal: The best fossil dig sites are far from cities and you may not have a signal. The unit conversions and geological timeline will always be handy for quick calculations and precise note-taking! The weight makes it a great paperweight for your field notebook and a bookmark to your latest page. For fossil hunting trips with your Paleontology club or to keep handy in your pocket when hiking - because fossils often find you when you least expect it!
  • A Durable Field Tool: Made of 0.5 mm thick laser-etched stainless steel coated with a black enamel to smooth edges and built for a lifetime of use and abuse. Like a heavy metal credit card that won’t blow away at your dig site. No accidental paper cuts plus your sketches remain pristine. From your first fossil find to your retirement as a paleontological legend. Strong enough to pry up dirt when your dig kit shovel isn't at hand, and sturdy enough to drop on rocks without breaking or bending.


Product Description

The perfect tiny field companion for your next fossil hunting expedition

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  • Unit conversions and full geologic time scale table reference will help you finish your notes when exploring areas without a good cell phone signal.
  • Ruler, compass, and protractor enable exacting sketches of your fossil or mineral specimens on-site when you can’t carry everything back.

Not just a ruler - A full field exploration pocket companion

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Handy anytime you're ready

Compact enough to slide into any field notebook or regular wallet. An EDC (everyday carry kit) tool that will always be ready to explore when you are.

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Precise, professional notes

Slim protractor and compass will let you create precise, beautiful sketches and measurements in your field notebook for colleagues to easily refer to.

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Your buddy even if no signal

Full GSA geological time scale reference table & essential unit conversions help you complete your field notes on the dig site, so you can head home.

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Add scale bar to a photograph

Forensic photogrammetric ruler acts as a high-visibility scale bar in any field photo no matter the lighting to get your finds' size easily.

A gift for professionals or hobbyists exploring fossil hunting, minerals & gems

Material Composition Crafted from 0.5 mm thick laser-etched stainless steel, coated with black enamel for durability and smooth edges.
Integrated Features Built-in straight edge ruler, compass, and protractor for accurate sketching and precise angle measurements, along with a photo scale for reference calibration.
Geologic Time Scale Laser-engraved "Eras of Life" table that includes Eons, Eras, Periods, Epochs, and millions of years, covering the entire geologic timeline.
Portability & Functionality Compact design tailored for everyday carry, suitable for field and lab use, and robust enough to serve as a paperweight or bookmark during fieldwork.
Field Utility Durable structure capable of withstanding drops on rocks, doubling as a digging tool for prying up soil when a shovel is unavailable.
Offline Usability Hard-engraved unit conversions and geological timeline for use in areas without cell signal, ensuring reliable access to key data and calculations.
Compact Design A credit card-sized tool, designed by professional paleontologists, it fits conveniently into any pocket or field kit, ensuring it’s always within reach during fossil digs or lab cataloging.
Durable Construction Made from 0.5 mm thick, laser-etched stainless steel with a black enamel coating, it resists bending, breaking, or corrosion for reliable use in the toughest conditions.
Field-Ready Tool Strong and sturdy enough to pry up dirt in a pinch when your dig kit shovel isn’t at hand, and durable enough to withstand being dropped on rocks without damage.
Straight-Edge Ruler Integrated ruler supports accurate dimensioning and measurements, ideal for sketching and cataloging fossils with professional precision.
Photo Scale Calibration Equipped with a photo scale feature to ensure photographic references maintain accurate proportions, critical for documentation.
Unit Conversion Reference Offers engraved unit conversions for quick, reliable calculations when working in remote areas without internet access.
Offline Utility Functions as a hard reference tool for geological timelines and conversions in areas with no cell signal, ensuring productivity regardless of location.
Dual Functionality Doubles as a paperweight for field notebooks in windy conditions or as a bookmark for keeping track of notes or research materials.
Smooth Edges for Safety Black enamel coating ensures no accidental paper cuts during use, enhancing both safety and comfort for long workdays.
Precision for Notes Ideal for creating detailed sketches with precise dimension call-outs, ensuring fossil notes are clear, professional, and easy to catalog.

Keep beautiful, complete notes and precise measurements on your next fossil-hunting expedition

Fossil hunting essentials laser-etched into a wallet-sized stainless steel card

A gift for professionals, hobbyists, or students exploring any of these branches of paleontology majors: micropaleontology, paleobotany, paleozoology, paleoanthropology, taphonomy, palynology, & ichnology. Designed & approved by professional paleontologists in the USA for field & lab work.

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  • This tool is specifically designed by professional paleontologists to be compact and highly effective for both fieldwork and lab cataloging, making it an essential everyday carry for fossil hunters and researchers.

  • The laser-engraved "Eras of Life" table provides detailed information on Eons, Eras, Periods, Epochs, and their corresponding ages in millions of years, helping users pinpoint the exact age of discovered fossils.

  • It includes a straight edge ruler, compass, and protractor for accurate sketches with precise angle measurements and dimensions, along with a photo scale to ensure calibrated and professional documentation of specimens.

  • Absolutely! It features hard-engraved unit conversions and a geologic timeline, providing reliable reference data for quick calculations and notes, even in remote fossil sites without cell signal.

  • Made of 0.5 mm thick laser-etched stainless steel with black enamel coating, it is resistant to damage, strong enough to pry up soil, and designed to withstand drops on rocks without bending or breaking.


Dominic M.
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024
Just received this as a gift from my boyfriend, coolest peice of equipment to ever fit so easily in my pocket, definitely will be in all my fossil pictures from here on out and a staple of my gear.Definitely get this for any geology or paleontology inclined explorers you know, has everything we could want, feels very sturdy as well.To the business owners, you know your audience well!
hannah
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2024
I use it all the time, and it’s so nice having it with me wherever I go. It’s really nice that it’s metal too, very durable! Totally worth purchasing
Gadget
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2024
I've had this for a few months, I always keep this with my note book. Its sturdy, and a reliable straight edge when taking notes in the field and its a handy scale. Its also pretty handy even in the office, a friend at work even got one after seeing mine. :-) lovely little product. Also incidentally the corner is pretty handy for opening boxes lol.
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