Suggested equipment for exploring:
Boots
Coverage (long pants/sleeves- I keep a lightweight hoodie in the car)
Gloves (keeps out spiders, splinters)
Cell phone (this is a must, just in case)
Swiss Army Knife with screwdrivers (phillips head and straight)
Flash light
Camera
Optional: collection kit
ziplock bags
tweezers
scissors
labels
sketchbook
pens
chalk
tape
small bottles