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« on: September 18, 2011, 08:03:46 am »
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We have lots of miles of beaches to cover. I am curious as to how the other beach detectorists carry their gear.. I have a sand screen (about 15" diameter), a sand scoop, small shovel, detector, hip pouch, etc.  I am thinking of getting an inexpensive  backpack-type carrying pouch (without a top) and simply putting the screen,shovel and sand scoop (long handle type) in the back back so that I can have my hands free with the detector while covering lenghty distances.. What do that rest of you do to cope with this issue?  I guess I could carry those other things in one hand or hanging them from a belt loop but neither seem practical for the long haul. Or I could simply use the sand scoop however, I have found that many times, a small shovel and screen are easier to use for deeper targets (the sand scoop is good for 3-4").  Coloma Gold

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« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2011, 09:16:32 am »
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One of the guys I've gone fossil hunting with has a small plastic garbage can with wheels. He carts everything along then picks an area to work. At first I thought it a little much and probably would not do it my self. But it seemed to work well for him. He has water, shovel, scoop, sieve, etc in it. Advantage was every one else was going back to the trucks for snacks and water he just kept going.

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« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2011, 09:59:01 am »
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If just going on a walk about type trip, I use a vest sorta like this one.

One set of batteries wrapped in foam to keep them cool.

Liter of H2O.

Hand Trowel .

One of those pocket survival kits.  You know the Cheapo aluminum box with Tube Tent, Fish Hooks, Matches, And instructions you use to make a fire!  LOL

Every thing else is in the Van.

Down here on the Border you NEVER, NEVER get out of sight of your vehicle.

Chances are it will at least be Emptied of its contents or just plane Gone!   LOL!

Gold Panning, I'm able to get the van to the spot I work.

That gives me a base camp DOG included.

Them Dogs sure do there stuff if they give a hoot about ya.



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« Reply #3 on: September 18, 2011, 04:23:44 pm »
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I carry a sling with water, first aid stuff, sun screen and snacks across my back. No sieve for me but my sand scoop is in the hand not swinging the detector. For purposes of endurance, I have cultivated the ability to use either hand for scooping and/or swinging. Worth the effort, believe me. It feels awkward for a while using your non-dominant hand for something but after a while, you get used to it.

My pouch is at my waist with three sections. The largest one for trash, the next largest one for goodies and one small secret compartment for high value items which only see the light of day after they are inserted there when I am completely alone or at home.

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« Reply #4 on: September 18, 2011, 09:28:59 pm »
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I wear a daypack style backpack thats expandable. Carry water, sunscreen, bug repellant, first aid kit, epi pen (only allergic to bees, but I'm a goner if I get stung in the wilderness without it), benadryl, tylenol,  snacks, extra ziplock bags for strange finds like a snake a couple weeks ago. I cut off his head and have it drying, I'll post a pic of his gorgeous mug when its dried lol. And I use them to sort rocks or touching something I dont want to touch with my hands. You'd be surprised how much you use them when you know you have them. Within 10 miles of my house I have a lifetimes worth of good detecting land, so I ride my mountain bike. Saves on gas, and I dont have to worry about leaving my truck. Lock the bike to a tree and detect in a circle back to it, or if there was a beach here (like I do the rivers here) I detect close to the water one direction and further away coming back.

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« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2011, 12:16:53 am »
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Thanks.... In my environment I don't imagine that I will need much other than water, munchies, a rain slicker and possible first aid kit.  I'll be wearing a hat and sun screen is not a problem for me (and as a hobby beekeeper, I'm not allergic to stings).  I am not going long distance at any particular time but was wanted to decide the easiest way to carry by limited gear, specifically, the sand screen,sand scoop and shovel. I think I will consider the 'day pack' approach. I have a travel day pay that is very lightweight however, not large enough for the screen. Therefore, I will search for a slightly larger type of day pack or something along those lines...Coloma Gold

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