https://rockhoundguide.com/categories/gear/ Recent content in Gear on RockhoundGuide Hugo en-us Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://rockhoundguide.com/articles/best-lapidary-equipment-2026/ Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://rockhoundguide.com/articles/best-lapidary-equipment-2026/ Best lapidary equipment for 2026 reviewed: slab saws, trim saws, cabbing machines, flat laps, and grinders. Which tools beginners actually need vs. what... https://rockhoundguide.com/articles/best-magnifying-loupes-rockhounds/ Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://rockhoundguide.com/articles/best-magnifying-loupes-rockhounds/ The best magnifying loupes for rockhounds in 2026. Reviews of Bausch & Lomb, Carson, and SE loupes for mineral identification and gem inspection in the ... https://rockhoundguide.com/articles/best-rock-hammers-2026/ Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://rockhoundguide.com/articles/best-rock-hammers-2026/ The best rock hammers for field collecting in 2026. Honest comparison of Estwing, Vaughan, and budget picks — with guidance on size, weight, and handle ... https://rockhoundguide.com/articles/best-rock-tumbler-beginners-2026/ Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://rockhoundguide.com/articles/best-rock-tumbler-beginners-2026/ The best rock tumblers for beginners in 2026, ranked by a rockhound who's run dozens of batches. Honest picks for first-timers — what to buy, what to sk... https://rockhoundguide.com/articles/best-rock-tumblers-2026/ Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://rockhoundguide.com/articles/best-rock-tumblers-2026/ The best rock tumblers in 2026, tested and ranked by a fellow rockhound. Honest reviews of Lortone 3A, Thumler's, National Geographic, and more — with b... https://rockhoundguide.com/articles/best-rockhounding-gear-guide/ Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://rockhoundguide.com/articles/best-rockhounding-gear-guide/ The complete rockhounding gear guide for 2026. Everything you need for field collecting: rock hammers, loupes, chisels, safety gear, and carrying equipm... https://rockhoundguide.com/articles/best-rocks-to-tumble/ Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://rockhoundguide.com/articles/best-rocks-to-tumble/ Discover the best rocks for tumbling, from popular agates and jaspers to petrified wood. Learn what to look for in rough material for a dazzling polish.