rquag Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 I'm sorry if this seem like a stupid question...When you're walking about with your detector what what to you carry with you?I know the basics.Water, Your metal detector with extra batteries, Plastic scoop and pick.Is there anything else or extras this newbie should be packing with him?Thanks in advance,Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvchris Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 A crevice tool, like a hoof pick or a bent flat blade screw driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlakMagnet Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 small first aid kit, maybe gloves, a camera comes in handy sometimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubstake1 Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 45 auto, you just never know, when your going to need it! Grubstake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 I'm sorry if this seem like a stupid question...When you walking about with your detector what what to you carry with you?RyanConfidence..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ugbomb510 Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 45 auto, you just never know, when your going to need it! Grubstake Ahhhhhh so true.. lol Love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvolStevo Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 When we goin Ryan? You aren't going to find anything in your house? Lets get out in the dirt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shep Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 All of the above, but most important- a positive attitude. period!Shep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGator Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 A leatherman, tie wraps and electrical tape come in handy. Some spare plastic bolts and wing nuts. Pack some sandwiches, they taste so much better in the field. I always have one of those small plastic ponchos from walmart in the pack, whether I would need it that day or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldies1955 Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Tweezers for the big stickers...and a comb for the cholla....two sticks will work alsoWhat to throw in the truck..................think like your gonna spend the night Tom H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tundra Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 rquagI agree with grubstake 45 auto and pack like U are overnighting it,as Garimpo says always wear and be prepared..Rodd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank c Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 AND,...... don't forget the "directions" to the nuggets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARGONAUTE Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 GPS, compass, backup GPS.Communication.Two to three spare tyres (if really outback). Spare petrol, spare water, emergency shelter.Chain for chaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rquag Posted December 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 I took my son out to some random patch of public land north of surprise. We had a lot a of fun, digging up old bullets, wire, and nails. It was really great getting outside. It settled some of the questions I had.I did learn a few things the first is I need a pick with a longer handle. My old military fold up shovel just didn't cut it. I'm way to tall for that set up as pick.Thanks for all of the suggestions, the gloves ended up being nice. The leatherman was nice for pulling out a few random cactus thorns.To top of a really great day of pulling lead out of the ground I got to put some back. I shot a couple mags from my new p238.Thanks for the tips,rq Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIM MCCULLOCH Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 In a 10 pocket belt pouch I carry a Maghoe, Jimmy Sierra nugget cup, nugget tray, plastic Fiskars trowel, dental pick, small firm-bristled paint brush, two sizes of tweezers, magnifying glass, 2x power set of small reading glasses, Cutter snake bite kit (yeah, controversial) nugget vial, extra batteries, a dozen or so plastic spoons, small first aid kit, Estwing chisel, and several packs of Smarties. Yes, I have been accused of lookinng like a refugee from the Foreign Legion. HH Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Ron Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Gun, toilet paper, small first aid kit, couple cans of sardines, cell phone, couple pictures of me the way I used to look and a couple of extra bottles of asperin, a rake, couple of different diggin' picks and some rubbers ... Ya just never know what kind of golden opportunities you'll dig up out in the Big AZ! Cheers, Yer Unc in the Dubyah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvchris Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 I carry it all in a Nimrod Guide Pack,Its the most comfortable pack I've ever had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlakMagnet Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 I also have a Nimrod pack and yes,it is the most comfortable pack I have ever used.Thank's Chris!Happy New Year's to everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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