A days detecting, What do you take with you?

towser Topic starter

Pull Tab

Just little old moi
Join Date: Mar, 2011

Activity

Posts: 10
Referrals: 0

65.00 Gold
View Inventory

Minelab E-trac Laser Rapier

	A days detecting, What do you take with you? « on: March 26, 2011, 06:17:08 pm »

These are the things I take detecting with me: Might sound quite a lot of stuff but better safe than sorry I say: It all fits quite easy into a 20 litre back pack. I then leave my backpack in the field. I take my Hori-Hori Digging Tool and my Hip drinks Canister and Mobile phone, Headphones, Towel, gloves, finds pouch with me. I then detect the field so I always end up back the end my back pack is after 60 to 90 minutes detecting.

1 x 20 Litre Back Pack: To carry all my goodies.
1 x Mobile Phone: In case of emergencies.
1x Headphones: Saves Battery.
1x Garmin Etrex GPS: In case I find a nice place or item to save the exact area of find.
1x Hori-Hori Digging Tool Stainless Steel. Small . Cut neat holes and scoops dirt out.
1x Black Ada Trowel: To dig deeper if needed.
1x Roughneck Lightweight Mini Spade; Again just in case I have to dig deeper.
1x Small hard bristle tooth brush: To clean off dirt and loose debris.
1x Small Magnifying Glass: Eyes not as good as they used to be.
1x Finds Pouch: Obvious enough to keep any finds in.
1x Marker. Marks area of target so you can place detector down and prepare with out loosing the spot.
1x Soil Cover: To place any soil dug out onto & to replace and keep area clean.
1x Swiss Army Knife: Many Uses.
1x Pair of Gloves: Stop hands from getting Cut up
1x Set Wet Wipes. To clean whatever.
1x Small Hand Towel: I tend to sweat quite a bit. Wipe sweat out my eyes.
1x Small First Aid Kit Just in Case. You never Know.
1x Spare Battery Pack: Better safe than sorry.
1x Set Knee Pads: Getting on a bit, Knees need looking after.
1x Flask of Tea: Need Rest Periods.
1x Bait Box: 8 hours + Detecting you get peckish.
1x Hip Canister for cold drink.
1x Lightweight Waterproofs
1x Cap: Keep Sun of your Head
1x Sun Glasses: Nothing worse than squinting in the sun:
1x Bag of Sweets:

Linkback:

You are not allowed to view links.
Please Register or Login

http://www.thunting.com/smf/index.php/topic,22375.msg157227.html#msg157227


	Logged

cache

Knight
Silver Member

NOT INGAGING IN IGNORANCE IS WISDOM
Join Date: Oct, 2010

123

Activity

Posts: 1003
Referrals: 0

4335.00 Gold
View Inventory

Troy Shadow's, X2, X2 and X3

	Re: A days detecting, What do you take with you? « Reply #1 on: March 26, 2011, 07:06:39 pm »

I'd be worn out preparing for the hunt if I toke all that but better safe than sorry. I take my trusty ol knife, bottle a water and my dog. Happy hunting

Linkback:

You are not allowed to view links.
Please Register or Login

http://www.thunting.com/smf/index.php/topic,22375.msg157256.html#msg157256


	Logged

Always set your detector knobs on high dedication, higher devotion and at the highest persistence

Seconds Of Madness

Monster Munch

Military Snow

seldom

Wrecking Crew
Platin Member

Wrecking Crew
Join Date: Jan, 2009

Activity

Posts: 7361
Referrals: 0

20755.00 Gold
View Inventory

	Re: A days detecting, What do you take with you? « Reply #2 on: March 26, 2011, 07:16:47 pm »

Depends on where you are going and how far from you car/truck you will be? Most places I hunt are off the beaten path so a phone is just added weight. Never use gloves. GPS sometimes has a lot to do on where I am headed.
We have several threads here about what we each take try the search feature top right of page and search the entire forum.

Linkback:

You are not allowed to view links.
Please Register or Login

http://www.thunting.com/smf/index.php/topic,22375.msg157259.html#msg157259


	Logged

If you believe everything you read you are reading to much.
Treasure is a Harsh Mistress

Norman Massey

Pull Tab

Join Date: May, 2010

Activity

Posts: 22
Referrals: 0

120.00 Gold
View Inventory

Whites XLT. Fishers 1236 X2 & CZ70 Pro

	Re: A days detecting, What do you take with you? « Reply #3 on: April 07, 2011, 11:50:31 am »

If I am hunting deep woods I carry a small bottle bleach in case i found bad--s bugs, ivy, or oak. a Gps, sharp shooter. hand digger and one bottle of frozen water on my tool belt. maybe a towel, a few sandwiches, and few more bottles of water and tea.

Linkback:

You are not allowed to view links.
Please Register or Login

http://www.thunting.com/smf/index.php/topic,22375.msg161233.html#msg161233


	Logged

bomber

Gold Member

I love THunting
Join Date: Aug, 2006

Activity

Posts: 1911
Referrals: 0

5229.00 Gold
View Inventory

	Re: A days detecting, What do you take with you? « Reply #4 on: April 07, 2011, 12:28:30 pm »

beef jerky and beer

Linkback:

You are not allowed to view links.
Please Register or Login

http://www.thunting.com/smf/index.php/topic,22375.msg161240.html#msg161240


	Logged

dreams of the young are the regrets of old

mschmahl

Copper Member

Join Date: Feb, 2011

Activity

Posts: 25
Referrals: 0

90.00 Gold
View Inventory

Explorer, GTI 2500

	Re: A days detecting, What do you take with you? « Reply #5 on: April 07, 2011, 01:05:32 pm »

I take my detektor, a shovel, the gps and my rubber boots. That?s all

Linkback:

You are not allowed to view links.
Please Register or Login

http://www.thunting.com/smf/index.php/topic,22375.msg161249.html#msg161249


	Logged

Homefire

Global Moderator
Platin Member

Join Date: Jan, 2009

662

Activity

Posts: 15906
Referrals: 0

52360.00 Gold
View Inventory

	Re: A days detecting, What do you take with you? « Reply #6 on: April 07, 2011, 01:36:52 pm »

WoW!! That list is a pile more then I do.

When my van is running I just jump in and all is there.

Blankets, BB-Q gear, Fuel, Wood, Aluminum Foil the lot. Even have Paper Plates, Knifes Forks and stuff.

Beer, Bratwurst, Ice Tea Frozen, Doubles as Ice to keep the other stuff cold.

Spare Batteries come with the detector if using one.

Gold Pan, Sluice, small Pick ax, shovel, at least three 7gl buckets and the Wife. The Wife is most important on these adventures.

Only she knows when it's bed time and time to eat.

The 10 year old is good for finding Camp Food ( Shoots Rabbits and Stuff) , Fire wood, and just being a pain in the butt.

He digs good when he wants too.

Dry Washer, spare plug for blower motor, Gas, and a bag of Nuts and Bolts to put it all back together after a few days.

Pocket Knife! That works if nothing else does! I Alway have one of those.

It can Feed me, Clothe me, Start a Fire, Fend off the Bad Guys or At least let me pretend too and clean my finger nails.

Linkback:

You are not allowed to view links.
Please Register or Login

http://www.thunting.com/smf/index.php/topic,22375.msg161256.html#msg161256


	Logged

BitburgAggie_7377

Klugheit und Verstandnis
Platin Member

Define Treasure
Klugheit und Verstandnis
Join Date: Jul, 2009

116

Activity

75%

Posts: 9235
Referrals: 0

26045.00 Gold
View Inventory

Fisher Impulse , Tesoro Lobo SuperTraq, Tesoro Vaquero, Tesoro Compadre, Garrett AT Max, Whites Sierra Super Trac

	Re: A days detecting, What do you take with you? « Reply #7 on: April 07, 2011, 02:16:26 pm »

the only essential (besides the detector, digger, and spare batteries) that goes on absolutely every hunt is more water than I think I'm likely to need.

Linkback:

You are not allowed to view links.
Please Register or Login

http://www.thunting.com/smf/index.php/topic,22375.msg161264.html#msg161264


	Logged

Homefire

Global Moderator
Platin Member

Join Date: Jan, 2009

662

Activity

Posts: 15906
Referrals: 0

52360.00 Gold
View Inventory

	Re: A days detecting, What do you take with you? « Reply #8 on: April 07, 2011, 03:02:49 pm »

Around here , you plan on 5 gal per person per day and take 10.

You can live 30 days with out food but only a few hours without water when it's hot.

Linkback:

You are not allowed to view links.
Please Register or Login

http://www.thunting.com/smf/index.php/topic,22375.msg161274.html#msg161274


	Logged

GoldDigger1950

The Old Man and the Soil
Global Moderator
Platin Member

Just call me GD.
The Old Man and the Soil
Join Date: Jun, 2009

225

Activity

Posts: 11219
Referrals: 12

47848.00 Gold
View Inventory

Garrett Groundhog ADS, Garrett Sea Hunter, Bounty Hunter Tracker IV, Bounty Hunter Pioneer 505,Minelab Eldorado Mk II, Tesoro Compadre, Tesoro Tiger Shark & A Few Home Brew Detectors

	Re: A days detecting, What do you take with you? « Reply #9 on: April 07, 2011, 04:00:15 pm »

Aside from my detector, spare batteries, digging stuff, first aid kit and gloves, I normally bring the dog, extra food and water, a blanket and socks. Dry socks are a must when spending a day outside. Hang them to dry over a branch or, if near enough, the door jamb of your car.

Linkback:

You are not allowed to view links.
Please Register or Login

http://www.thunting.com/smf/index.php/topic,22375.msg161293.html#msg161293


« Last Edit: April 09, 2011, 10:16:06 am by GoldDigger1950 »	Logged

It's all about that moment when metal that hasn't seen the light of day for generations frees itself from the soil and presents itself to me.

Let's Talk Treasure!

Pages: 1 2 3 Go Up

← previous next →