This plant press kit measures 12 x 18 inches (30 x 45 cm) and is considered a full-sized, professional plant press, handling specimens large enough to fill a standard herbarium page of 11.5 x 16.5 inches (29.2 x 41.9 cm). I use this type of press in the field, and it was designed to be lightweight (the press with straps but without paper weighs only 1.2 kg or 2.64 lbs) and durable. Plant press kit includes: • Two birch plywood frames; • Two polyester straps with cam buckles OR rectangle ring buckles for quick tightening and release (cam buckle locks may slightly vary); • 42 sheets of unprinted double folded newsprint paper for moisture absorption; • 4 sheets of corrugated cardboard ventilators (4 mm) for air circulation. About strap length: Strap is 6.2 ft/190 cm long and can compress a stack of approx. 20 inch / 50 cm high. Advantages of FieldBotanist Plant Presses: 1. Thoughtfully designed for optimal air ventilation; 2. A slightly elastic frame for more efficient plant pressing; 3. Proven reliability through successful fieldwork; 4. Designed and carefully crafted by botanist.
