Metal Detecting Equipment: Must Have Items and Information
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- Metal Detecting Equipment: Must have items for the beginner and information for the experienced detectorist. Are you new to metal detecting and wondering about what equipment and gear you will need? Are you an experienced detectorist curious about possibly comparing or upgrading your gear or equipment? Well tune into this short metal detecting equipment video where The History Digger shares some of his must have and nice to have equipment. He talks about finder pouches, pinpointers, digging tools, digging cloths, finder boxes and several other items that are part of his metal detecting arsenal. Bes ure to watch to the end when Rob also shares information about a technique he uses to secure the coveted "metal detecting permission" to hunt on private properties.
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Thanks for watching - if you haven't done so pls considering liking the video and subscribing to the channel. Also if you have any special equipment you use when detecting or tips for other detectorists, pls share and drop a comment below. Stay safe and happy hunting!
A spray bottle with water to clean targets, a towel to clean them, a small camera like a goPro to film you dig, sand scoop for beach digging and finally magnifying glasses for worn coins. Just some of the things that I thought of.
Awesome list! Thanks!
I love the little digger got it. It’s perfect.
It’s a great, portable shovel!
I have to say you are a gentleman and that's good enough for me. I am a Relic Hunter I've been detecting for over 50 years so I detect deep into the woods so I travel as light as I can. Starting with the XP Deus with modified Razorback Shovel Happy Hunting Denis
Oh my God, the vest. Your epic dude nobody would bother you then.
lol. Thx.
Your video flow and editing are extremely good. Not to mention the info. Enjoy it.
Very kind of you. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Kneepads genius don’t know why I haven’t thought of this already
Thx!
I like to carry a small squirt bottle to do a quick wash for certain coins and relics. Love the drop cloth to keep the grass clean? Are you guys selling those? Can’t wait to see you demonstrate the snorkel rig! Take care,
Don
I like that business card Idea. A a fly fisherman I was always looking out for new access points into rivers. They were almost always without access points nearby and I had to cross onto private property. I actually had my niece who worked at a wine bottling shop brew me up some small bottles of wine, pop bottle sized. I printed up my own labels featuring a Fly and my name. It said it was a gift for crossing your property and that it was too likely too early to disturb you. I could be found (Phone#) Cell Phone if you have any concerns. I included a OH&A Insured to the bottom. I only used them 6 times (Cost of about $4.00 each) the wife drank the rest LOL! I was never called by a land owner ...ever.
Brilliant idea and story. Thanks for sharing!
Awesome Giveback!!!
Thanks Martin.
Great content, looking forward to the next video :)
Thanks!
Top knowledge my brother hope your well
You too! Thanks for the watch.
Simplex + is the best detector for me .....love it .
Easy to use for a beginner.
And it's water proof.
Good instructions for beginners.......
Glad you like the Simplex. They are a great company too.
Appreciate you sharing your knowledge
My pleasure!
Nice I am so glad you’re doing that and thanks for doing these videos. Can’t wait. I feel like I am a newbie all over again. I can’t figure out this metal detector I have.
Good luck!
Great video - maybe talk about how we take the junk or trash out of the parks/farms/houses it’s give and take 😎
Good equipment there, great instructions and help. big thumbs UP
Thank for the information, I’m just getting back into the hobby after 20 so years and tech has definitely moved on a lot.
You bet!
Those packets are a good idea.
Yes, the packets have scored me a few permissions!
This is a great content..
Thanks for watching and commenting
P.S. I just subscribed and placed a 'like' on this video👍
Thank you Suzanne!
This is great content! People reach out to me at least once a month looking for advice of getting started with metal detecting. I’ll save this video to share! Liked and subscribed! HH
Thanks for the comments, sub and share. Much appreciated.
Saludos amigaso muy interesante tu blog un fuerte abrazo
gracias por mirar y comentar
I like to take my Wife and Daughter out on my Adventures ..other then that I really did not see you missed anything on the possibility's on what We can use while going out. I myself finds bag, digger, detector pinpointer..the lighter the better for me.. Other Wise great stuff you have and a Variety of choices when you go on your Adventures.. thanks for sharing
Great Info Rob ! When I'm helping out a fellow detectorist I always explain the Need for Permits if they are planning to dig on state owned land or parks etc... Many newbies have no idea of the need for permits or the penalties that can be involved... just my 2 cents.. Love the Channel my friend !
Thanks for the watch and comment Dan. Hope all is well.
Great point Dan, thanks!
Hi, I really liked it.
Thank you!
Thanks, Great Infomation.....
Good list. I recently contacted the local city parks department and was told metal detecting is allowed in the parks but not digging. They suggested the use of a screw driver for popping targets. So that is a new item I've added to my gear. I also tend to take a blunted screwdriver when hunting river banks because many items can be caught down in the cracks between rocks and are hard to get out without something long and pointy.
And speaking of hunting around rivers, a small pick can be better than a shovel in rocky stream beds.
Really helpful video for somebody starting out...With regards a finds pouch and belt, I highly recommend using a belt you can fit shoulder straps/suspenders to..I use a ex US Army ALICE web belt and shoulder harness, but you can get similar set-ups designed for construction workers. On my set up, I have my finds pouch one side and my pinpointer and hand digger the other so the weight is spread evenly around my waist. If I intend hunting a few hours away from my vehicle, I add a utility pouch at the rear to carry a drink and some lunch...This allows me to avoid taking a rucksack on most hunts, which I prefer but may not suit everyone or every circumstance...
Great Video !!
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the watch and comment Janet.
DMDC……pub? 😊
Hi Rob from Cleveland Ohio! I am so glad I came across your channel and this video in particular! I have attempted detecting in the past with an old 1970s Whites detector with attached headphones, but apart from that, I do not have any accessories! None. So I really appreciate all of the information you provided! One thing I was also curious about is the item clipped to your shirt during the video. I assume it is a camera. What brand is it, and do you use that while detecting? Also, do you provide classes for beginners, or can recommend a class near me? Thank you again. Looking forward to more videos! Suzanne L.
Hi Suzanne. Thx for watching and subscribing. I don’t offer any classes but am happy to try and help w any questions. I would recommend scanning Facebook and google for any nearby, OH metal detecting clubs and events. Getting out with others is also a great way to learn about your machine and detecting techniques.
I think you are asking about my GoPro harness? I use a GoPro Hero 7 to do my filming. Often I place it in a chest harness and have a second I camera use on a tripod.
Hope that helps. You can email any other questions to thehistorydigger@gmail.com
Rob
I’ll be at this one. It’s not far from you. www.digstockevents.com/diganddiveevent
Thank you so much!! I am very familiar with Ottowa! I go there every early May for the great Warbler migration! I wil see if I can afford the Excalibur by then, and hope to attend the event. It sounds like so much fun!! Thank you again😊
Great video. It would be great to see links for quick purchases. Thanks
Thanks for the suggestion Wilfredo. I'm not trying to generate revenue off of any of my recommendations nor am I sponsored by any of those companies. . I also try not to favor any particular dealer or metal detecting store however most of those items are available either through metal detector dealers or other online shops. If you can't find something I mentioned I'm happy to help...just ping me at thehistorydigger@gmail.com. Thanks very much for watching and commenting.
I am brand to this. I just got my metal dector. In fact it is still in the box. I didn't realize that you had to carry so much stuff with you in addition to your metal dector. Where are the best kind of places to go when you are just starting out?
Hi Mika. Welcome to the hobby! The essentials are really just the detector, a small digging tool, pinpointer and small finds pouch. I’d try starting out in city or county parks, beaches, fair grounds, school yards. Then try to get some permissions on private land. Also do some searches re metal detecting events or metal detecting seeded hunts. Those are also great places to learn.
I'd like to get the little digger one day Little pricey when shipping to Canada. But then again i didn't think i can get anything here for that price that is small and handy as that is.
I hear ya. The shovel itself is not bad but I can imagine the shipping probably costs as much as the shovel itself.
Google "mini" or "micro" shovels and I bet you will find a good selection. Most won't have teeth on the sides, but in reality you don't need them, as they hang up on stuff more than they cut. If you hunt woodlands regularly, a pair of hand pruners/ garden secateurs will work far better for cutting through roots in the confines of a hole. Re shovel design, the one thing that really helps is if it has "foot treads" on the tool of the blade..On a carton steel shovel these are easy enough to add later by welding. If you can get them in Canada, Roughneck do an excellent pointed "micro" shovel and also a slightly longer version known as the "mini" shovel...
Greetings to a new friend !! Like and Sub !!
Thanks for watching.
Good info only I am thinking of getting out of the hobby and I just started this summer. I live in WV and the cops will put you in jail fast caught in a park/ ball field or just about any place. Very disappointed unless you have written permission your up the creek! Think I wasted my money :(
Have you tried joining a local club or FB group? These are helpful in securing private permissions. Hope you hang in there.