Fossil hunting vs Rockhounding
Fossil hunting and rockhounding have 99% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Fossil hunting | Rockhounding |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 2 hours a week | 2 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $20 | $30 |
Choose fossil hunting if
- Looking after living things
About $20 to start. Little or nothing after that.
Choose rockhounding if
- Nothing alive to look after
About $30 to start. Little or nothing after that.
What you'll need
- Fossil hunting: Geological Hammer, Safety Glasses Full cost breakdown
- Rockhounding: Rock Hammer, Safety Gear Full cost breakdown