equipment$8–15used in 1 side quest
Folding ruler with metric markings
A pocket-sized folding ruler placed next to tracks or scat in photos to show accurate scale, critical for distinguishing similar species by size.
What to look for
- 1Metric markings (wildlife guides use centimeters)
- 2Contrasting color that shows up in photos (bright orange, yellow, or white)
- 3Rigid material that lies flat for accurate reference
- 46-inch or longer length for larger tracks
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- Flexible tape measures (don't lie flat, create measurement errors)
Used for: Documenting animal tracks for ID · Recording scat size for species verification · Field photography with scale reference
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
