Best products from r/InsectCollections
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1. Moths of Western North America
- 350 lb. weight capacity
- Anodized aluminum platform, steps and folding legs
- Nonmarring rubber feet caps
- Collapsible for easy storage
- Comes with a carry handle for easy transport
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2. AmazonBasics 60-Inch Lightweight Tripod with Bag
- Lightweight tripod with adjustable-height legs and rubber feet
- Compatible with most video cameras, digital cameras, still cameras, GoPro devices, smartphone adapters (not included), and scopes.
- Recommended max load weight is 6.6 lbs (3kg) for optimal performance
- Weighs 3 lbs; Extends from 25 inches to 60 inches when center post is fully extended; Carrying case included
- Two built-in bubble view levels and 3-way head to allow for tilt and swivel motion; portrait or landscape options
- Quick-release mounting plate helps ensure fast transitions between shots
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Bioquip.com sells good collecting lights.
I use (the DC version that I have cut the end off and replaced with alligator clips and run it off a boat/car battery (I forget which but they have a handle attached for transport and use a trickle charger to recharge when not in use. If I'm using a generator In use the ac version)
https://www.bioquip.com/search/DispProduct.asp?pid=2805
If I'm using a generator this is my preferred light
https://www.bioquip.com/search/DispProduct.asp?pid=2819
For a sheet setup cheap $2.00 white bed sheets from Walmart work just fine. My quick go anywhere setup is two shepherd hooks (get ones that thick solid prongs with good welds or they will bent when going into hard ground)
https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Planters-Shepherds-Hooks/N-5yc1vZbx6t
Attach the sheet at all four corners so it won't flap in the wind. Then one laying on the ground in front of the upright sheet as many land on the ground and crawl up
To hold the light I use this tripod (or you can use another shepherd hook)
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005KP473Q?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
You will also want a mallet to help get the shepherd hooks in the ground and headlamps to see what has landed on the sheet.
If in North America this is the best Moth book (hands down/no question) and could make another awesome alternative present
https://smile.amazon.com/Moths-Western-North-America-Powell/dp/0520251970/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=opler.moths&qid=1558397719&s=gateway&sr=8-1