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About Cackling Chick
Howdy! I'm Laura, a.k.a. Cackling Chick: rockhound, lapidary addict and DIY enthusiast on a mission to make rock hunting and lapidary arts more accessible, affordable and fun for everyone. I go on rockhounding adventures wherever my vehicle and feet take me.
Oh, and if you hear one heck of a laugh? That's just me. Thanks, ADHD! 😛
Shop & support
My Amazon storefront
Tumblers, grit, polishing supplies and field gear I use.
Cackling Chick merch
T-shirts, mugs and more for rock nerds.
Hi-Tech Diamond
Trim saws, flat laps and saw blades.
Kingsley North
Lapidary tools, grits and polishing supplies.
Patreon
Support the channel and keep the adventures rolling.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some other links on this site are affiliate links too, so I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Rockhound packing list
See my gear picks →Carry & collect
- Sturdy backpack
- Rock pick hammer
- Chisel set
- Mesh beach bags
- Plastic bags for rocks
- Bucket
- Scrub brush for rocks
- Squirt bottleWet rocks show their true colors
Look closer
- Geologist's loupe
- Magnet for rocks
- Field guide book
- Pocket knife
- Notebook and pencil
- Compass and map
- Smartphone or GPS device
Stay safe & comfy
- Sun protectionSunscreen, hat, sun gloves, layers
- Protective eyewear
- Heavy duty gloves
- Knee pads
- Neon vest, whistle, flashlight
- Emergency blanket
- Water and snacks
- Folding chair