Metal Detecting Equipment You Need • Beginner To Expert
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- Metal Detecting with Digging Canuck: Whether you are an expert or just starting out in metal detecting - you need equipment. In this video I show you my metal detecting equipment & discuss nice to have items.
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I really appreciate on how you are doing these videos on your hobbie or maybe even a job. You have really helped me out with starting out metal detecting. I am 12 years old and because of you I have some good stuff that I have found and I have also stayed safe . I found a 1821 U.S quarter and I sold it for 700$. Really appreciated this video. Thank you for the help😆😆😆
WOW !!! Congratulations on such a fabulous find !!!! Thank you very much for the kind words. I enjoy the hobby immensely and always have fun ☺ Keep in touch and let me know how things are going for you 😊
Will do
Could you do a video on you metal detecting in a neighborhood... I really would like to see what you could find in them. Or maybe like a video on all the most valuable things you have found metal detecting and where you think you found them... if not, the videos you are doing are just fine and they still are fun to watch
I have done quite a few in neighborhood parks. Research some of the older areas of your city and town - should be older coins there :-)
Ok... thank you
Thanks for showing us what is needed in the field while digging for treasure and keeping us safe. Not real big on bug spray personally. Thought Deet was banned. Happy hunting. Thanks for your service as a Mounty. ❤ Canadians.
Some of the equipment is good to have but not necessary :)
I enjoyed seeing what u use and this video helps me to know what I may need to pick up. Thanks, great video
Glad you enjoyed it 😀
Hi liz love the way you've reused your old police bag holds your equipment nicely in one place happy hunting
Thank you Jeffrey. Everything in one place is a great thing :) Thanks for stopping by - much appreciated.
Hey Digging Canuck! Even though this is an old video it still was very useful 😀 Thanks for sharing and I love your channel. Have a wonderful night and GL&HH out there🍀
Thank you very much !!! I've been planning on making an updated video.
I also carry a small back packers stove, water and instant soups. I go with my grandson who's 12 and growing by the minute. Also a Keltie tarp just in case of down pours. Nice video by the way!
Great tip! I will be adding a folded tarp (doesnt take up any room in the bag)
I sat through most of this video, just amazed at stuff you were pulling out that never even crossed my mind. First aid kit and the finds box out of the fishing box...mind blown 🤯 lol, awesome video!
Thank you Seth !!! I love watching equipment videos because like you I always see stuff I should add to my kit.
Nice ideas. I will use some of them when I get back into this hobby soon. Thanks.
Glad you found some ideas to help. It's the best hobby on the planet. Good luck to you !!!
Enjoyed seeing your gear. Got some good ideas. Thanks for sharing!
You are very welcome. I love seeing people's gear because like you, I always get ideas 😃
Nice gear Liz love the dig belt and pouches going to check on the duty bag pretty good idea
It keeps everything in one place 😀
good setup thanks for sharing love the police bag i think i will do it a similar way and field belt too
The police bag can be purchased at Uncle Mikes, but I'm sure that there are comparable bags on ebay for a lot less. I tried a vest, but wasn't really happy with it.
Lots of great ideas in this video Liz. I really want to get one of those police duty bags for my stuff that lives in the truck. HH🤘🤘
Check out Uncle Mikes
Good info as always. Very helpful. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Rick !!
Thanks for making this video. Excellent info!
Thank you very much Martin !! I appreciate your view and comments 😎
For your pin-pointer leash: make sure the clip is plastic, so you don’t false signal. I hooked two together to get a longer reach under water. I also carry a tube with a few WysiWipes....compressed, biodegradable towels for hygiene, to wipe the brow, or to clean a find.A palm full of water from your drinking bottle is enough to reflate them.
Thank you John. Great tips. Very much appreciated !!!
Just dropped by to see what you've been up to and was glad I did! I found a ton of value in this video 👍😁 Great work my friend!
Thank you !! Really appreciate you popping by 😎
Hi Digging Canuck,this was very interesting, I’m still tyro, I Have a Garrette AT Pro that I am still getting to know. Though I am just learning in the back yard. Hence my interest in your away bag. Very succinct! Thank you!
Hi Brian. Thanks for watching. I had an AT Pro for about a year (honestly should have kept it). Great machine....I used it in PRO ZERO with sensitivity 2 bars from max.
Hi Liz. That was a good idea. Thanks for sharing that. Your well set up. Now Go Hunt, LOL. GL & Have Fun. Rick
Thank you very much Rick. Appreciate the comments.
i love the idea of having a "detecting kit" bag ready to go. Im new to detecting , im going for the bag also! :D big nuggets of gold shall lay under your metal detector!
It is nice to be able to grab the bag and not have to look around for equipment. Thank you VERY much for watching my video
Thats the bag I used when I worked. HA! Great bag, but I never thought of using for detecting. I use the Lesche digger and just purchased a grave digger nemesis, that I haven't tried yet. I need a dump pouch like that, I like to river detect and find a lot of junk. I will look for one on eBay. I started on an old White's Coinmaster 6000D back in the day, then a Whites XLT which I loved, but finally had to go with the Equinox I have both 600 and 800, I keep the 6" coil on the 800. The 600 is for friends or if I need a back up. Best hobby if you can just keep the newbies following the ethics. Too many cities shutting down parks to detecting. Thanks for the vid, gives me some new ideas.
I've been thinking of putting the 6" on my 600 and keeping it on. Makes it more lightweight too 😊
Right on! Love seeing your gear and yes having a first aid kit is very important! I have one in my kit too!
Thanks !!!
Brilliant video Liz, very informative 😁👍
Thank you! 😀
Hi Digging Canuck.
Great video on what to have..
I posted a video on ... why I where snake guards when Gold prospecting in Australia.
Have subscribed to your channel.
Thanks for sharing.
Cheers TONY 👍⛏🍺🇦🇺
Thanks for the sub !!! I hope I never run into a snake. Will check out your video :-)
Digging Canuck Metal Detecting
Thanks for your feedback.
Cheers Tony.👍⛏🍺🇦🇺
Great video and good equipment you have👍😊
Thank you very much 😊
HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO HUNT FOR A LONG TIME BECAUSE OF HEALTH REASONS BUT WHEN I DID MY FAVORITE TOOL WAS MY HUBBY, CAAROLINACHEAPO DIGGIN. LOL! MY EYES ARE SO BAD I COULDN'T READ MY MACHINE SO I WAS GOING BY SOUND ALONE AND RICKIE WOULD HAVE TO DIG THE TOUGH DIRT. I QUIT GOING BECAUSE I FELT I WAS HOLDING HIM BACK BUT I LOVED WATCHING DIG. WHEN I GOT TIRED I WOULD SIT DOWN AND READ ON MY KINDLE. MISS GOING WITH HIM BUT HOPEFULLY I WILL GET STRONGER AND GO OUT AGAIN. ENJOYED YOUR VIDEO VERY MUCH. I WILL MAKE SURE HE TAKES A FIRST AID KIT FROM NOW ON. HH AND GL.
I hope that one day you will rejoin Rick in the great outdoors. Even just being outside, sitting on the tailgate of the pickup truck. The sun shining on one's face is a wonderful prescription for wellness !!!
Fingers crossed for your health.
I always enjoy gear videos, I use a lot of the same equipment that you have, like the dump pouch, belt etc. I also use a very similar small tactical bag its ideal to carry in the field. I'm also in law enforcement, have been since 1995, first in the UK and now in Canada.
I'm re-thinking the large pouch that has all the pockets (kinda clunky), but haven't found anything to replace it. Nice to "meet" a fellow LEO - You've got my support :-)
Nice equipment! Over the years I have used a lot of the diggers that you have go with the predator raptor. After you open your first hole and take out your first scoop of dirt your lesche will become your backup. Also I like the raven over the piranha out in the woods it cuts roots like hot butter.
Thanks for the suggestions. I will check out the predator tools website and look at the raven.
Very helpful video for beginners and the more advanced :)
Thank you :-)
migraines your not alone I get ones that last over a week at times. Thank GOD for zomig this med was I life saver for me. Hope your hunting goes well this year. Best of luck and looking forward to seeing your finds.
Thanks Marty. Since I went vegetarian, my migraines have reduced by about 75%. I haven't had a doozie in a while. Looking forward to the 2017 season big time !!!
Maybe I should try being a vegan for the rest of the year. Just might help my migraines, can't hurt to try.
I haven't taken the plunge to being Vegan. I still eat fish and eggs . I went vegetarian after watching Forks Over Knives on Netflix. Changed my life :-)
I will have to watch it and see what it is all about. Cheers
Excellent gear walkthrough. I might add a caution to carrying the medication in your car. Some medications cannot tolerate the extreme heat or cold and can change when cooked or frozen. Don't forget to swap it out frequently so that it doesn't expire. Maybe keep it in a tube on your keys instead. By the way, my keys, where do you carry or put keys so that they don't end up covered in dirt or lost? Any suggestions?
Great tip about the medication. In regards to keys, there is a zippered pocket on the pouch that I keep the keys in. Keeps them clean and SAFE 😀
Very informative, thank you for sharing.
Thank you. A lot of stuff that is good to have, but not extremely necessary :)
Hi again Digging Canuck it is a very interesting detector for sure. I bought it on Steele’s Avenue near Weston Road, here in Toronto. I think the store is Radio World.
You made a great choice.
Nice video Liz, I like the Piranha great shovel. I really like that big bag you started the video with. Is it the side-armor tactical equipment bag? Or is it the range bag? Or the tactical briefcase bag? He has a lot of bags and it’s hard to tell which one that is. I wish you would have put links to some of the items, now your going to make me work to find the items....lol😊
The bag is by UNCLE MIKES.COM
I know I went to the site, he has a lot of bags, I just can’t tell which one that is.
Digging Canuck Metal Detecting Liz I’m laughing, I know the site, I went to it but there are a lot of bags, what is the make or model of the one you have? It’s tough to because he doesn’t sell them, you have to find a retailer that not only carries his stuff but also has that specific bag. I’m sorry if I’m bugging you it’s just his site is not very user friendly.
I see what you mean. Here is a similar bag I found on ebay: www.ebay.com/itm/Hatch-D1-Patrol-Duty-Gear-Bag-Duffle-Police-Security-Swat-Tactical-Black/163678160664?hash=item261bfa8718:g:jc8AAOSwPM9cz5p3&frcectupt=true
Nice, I just doing this metal detecting for 8month, and I need more equipment, good equipment.
You will probably be upgrading your equipment every so often. That's what most people do :)
Yes, I just upgrade my machine, just use it for a month now, thanks for the advise.
Where can I find the pouch your your using? Not the ammo pouch but the other one. Thank you
Hi Mike, I found it on ebay. Search drop leg pouch......you can remove the thigh belt if you don't like that idea. Thanks for watching !!!!!
Hi Liz,great video, I would suggest a shoulder harness to help distribute the weight of your pouch & accessory bag.
I have a small spray bottle,but mine say's Fa-Foo Eh (Canadian trend)
Found a silver ring with native markings and a 1947 Canadian penny with a blunt 7 could fetch up to 280.00 buckaroos not bragging, but these two finds made my day.
Good luck on your next hunt.
Ray
Will definitely check out some shoulder harnesses.... Fantastic finds !!! Sounds like you are doing very well.
Nice video love the idea of the amo dump pouch i do believe thats what nugget noggin usees.also thanks for some ideas of what to cary.
Hey just saw this.....thank you
Please take a look at the e root slayer as a plug cutting shovel. Cuts like a hot knife in butter and very light.
Will do
Question I live in New Jersey and I'm about to purchase a ctx 3030 by minelab. Do you ever worry metal detecting alone about your safety? Living here in NJ I've been robbed at gunpoint before and I'm always worry when I'm alone. I was thinking of getting a good can of pepper spray to carry with me just incase. Any recommendations? Thanks!
Hi Richie. I stay away from sketchy and questionable areas when I am alone. It's not worth getting robbed. If I lived in the states I would most definitely carry a weapon. Always be aware of your surroundings when alone. A digging buddy is always the best. When you venture out alone can always use your shovel in defense. Pepper spray is great - I was pepper sprayed in Police College and it will disable most anyone. Great choice on the CTX 3030 !!!
Thanks for sharing!
Nice set up, like your choice for the carrying bag. Would not use Deet, powerful toxin. May be the cause of migraines and other more significant issues. Try natural repellents. Need better/long scoop for beach if you are going to spend significant time there. They are pricey. Happy hunting.
Thanks 925inder :-) I try to use natural when possible, but when the bugs keep biting I whip out the deet. Would love a recommendation as to a good natural repellant. I use OFF botanicals for everyday bugs. Been looking for long handled scoops but like you said...pricey. Will be checking the used offerings. Thanks for the comments and suggestions.
Digging Canuck Metal Detecting I found that natural repellent works just as good as chemical which is for both not 100%. I cannot think of the top of my head which one we are using, I think it has lemongrass in it. Research online for best solution. The scoop I use is about 14 inches - wire mesh and it cost me 50 at Radio world, they do have a longer version expandable I think. While I find it to be a good deal, I would prefer to avoid bending 400 times a day at the beach. I am leaning towards either Ontario scoop or Stealth 720 modified both larger size and similar with octagonal holes which are better for faster sifting. I will get it when I find my first gold as they cost 200 us $ + shipping/ better of to ship to the states and pick up when down there.
I will be digging on the beaches of PEI this summer, so I had better get cracking on finding one with a long handle (messed up my back a few years ago).
Digging Canuck Metal Detecting Good luck in PEI.
O m g . I have problems just with my pointer and small blue shovel :) Realy good par of equipment.
I do not use all of that when I detect, but good to have.
I agree.
Привет мой друг Лиз🤝🤝🤝😉😉 рад что не забываете Сильвера✌✌🤝🤝
I got my handsome backside chewed up by bugs while my wife and children were at the park. I can't tell you how many bugs flew in my mouth, nose, ears. Thought about a flame torch hahahaha
I have seen some citronella bracelets if you don't like to use bug spray. I think the flame torch would have worked beautifully :)
Peralatan anda sangat bagus Liz, complete.. saya pun ingin tukar alatan penggali.. tidak dapat tidur, hanya menonton video anda Liz..
Nice job on the Equipment Video.. GL & HH
Thank you SirBruce. I appreciate it :-)
Root slayer metal detecting spade. Makes short work out of hard soil. I love mine.
Good shovel choice. I have recently gone to the Sir Kay by Excalibur Shovels
@@DiggingCanuck very nice, I live in the California high desert the ground here is rock hard. I tried many diggers. Found the root slayer it's well suited for my soil type. As far as a hand digger I find the zenport zenbori the only digger to do the job. Offset handle diggers in this soil will sprain your wrist. I just ordered a diamond digger so I'm still testing them lol. Happy hunting sis. May good fortune fill your pouch...
@@raybrock5917 Right on Ray !!!
One more product I'd love to endorse is my finds pouch. I use the diggers supply park ranger pouch. It is the best made most thoughtful pouch I've ever owned. It may well outlast me lol. It's a bit pricey $55 out the door. Colonial metal detectors sells them. They are made in Arizona. I absolutely love mine holds all my gear.
There are a couple of good reviews on TH-cam
Great video, very helpful.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you very much for watching :)
Awesome!!! Thanks!!
Thanks for stopping by !!!
I like these types of videos
Thank you. I like making them :)
Great video. Thanks.
Thank you very much. Lots of stuff that is good to have, and some that is critical :)
I have a pick and a pin pointer. I use a shopping bag. to carry sunburn lotion, insect spray, a horri horri ,but have never used it. a few bottles of drinking water . maybe a few band aids. I wear shorts a sun smart fishing shirt, elastic sided boots and a giggle hat. I can pull up and be detecting within a few seconds, My pin pointer goes in my shorts pocket . Ruff and ready me. I NEVER wear camouflage clothing as I want to be seen.
Being able to deploy quickly at a site is pretty important :)
Hi, I've just started metal detecting, brought a Garrett ace 250 series my question is are you ok to detect in most public places obviously with descretion. Regards, Stephen UK
Hi Stephen. Great detector to start out with !!! I am not certain as to detecting in the UK. However I do believe a permit is required. You may want to check with your local council. A great way to circumvent this is to obtain permission to detect someone's private property.
Hello DC, thanks for the advice. With me coming from Staffordshire England, it reminds me of the 'Staffordshire Hoard' which was discovered, gee it must be several years ago now. A metal detectorist got permission from a farmer to search his field in south Staffordshire and 'bingo' the unearthing of gold and gemstones that were plundered from a loosing army in battle probably in the dark ages, where the gold was stripped from their swords and buried in this farmers field. The two of them got £3 million British pounds for their discovery which they split 50-50, 1.5 million each. The last I heard the two of them were arguing, the farmer wanted a bigger split!!! oh well! The gold is on display at Hanley Museum Stoke-on-Trent. Fascinating hobby, thank you for your inspiration!
I certainly hope you find a hoard and I would be thrilled if you did !!!!!
"First Aid kit" = great idea. Like the little brother shovel. ps: Love the Detroit Red Wings Jersey
Right on
Right on !!!
Tell us more about the 100% DEET bug spray!! I thought they only sell up to 30% strength. The more potent the better for sure.
I use an off with 98.25% deet
I got it from a friend of a friend. It is amway brand. I don't think they make it any more, but "MARTYisNUTS" just mentioned a 98.25% by "OFF". Might be something to look for.
Thanks for letting us know. I will definitely try to find it.
you are right 30% strength is what you can buy in Canada But there is bens and repell and a couple of other brands you can get from our US neighbours that is 100%
How much does it all cost
I have never put a price tag on it all together. Having said that it isn't a very expensive hobby to get started in. Beginner detector, plus basic shovel and a digging trowel is really all you need.
some good equipment :) that awesome u used to be a police officer so cool :)
Best job on the planet !!
Nice video. I am taking notes too.
Thank you. I've wanted to do an equipment video for a while.
The pouch you use to carry most of your things, from eBay, can you give me a name or description so I can order one also? It looks like just what I have been looking for.Thank you for a very informative video.
Sure thing. I will find the name and include it in the 2nd reply
Thank you for your time.
Phillip Anderson the dump pouch: www.ebay.com/itm/322794066494
Phillip Anderson the other pouch: www.ebay.com/itm/300998870868
Great, just ordered them both. I just purchased a new Garrett AT Max, and am getting all set for some digging when the ground thaws.I have a small farm in the Missouri Ozarks and have been having a great time finding old tools and implements while digging to install water and electrical lines. Thought it was about time to take my interest to the next level.
Nice gear great ideas
Thank you very much Devin. I'm always on the look out for new gear !!
Nah i'm a Dumbo beginner lol
so this helps a lot, wanted to get a more comprehensive list together cause a Civil war Battlefield resident is inviting me out to look cause he couldn't get anyone else, frankly i know very little about this so wanted to at least have some Okay gear, got myself a cheap pointer, figured why not for the first time lol
Thanks for stopping by. Apart from your detector, you need a shovel. Good to have headphones so you can hear those faint targets, a pin pointer and a small digging trowel. Good luck on your civil war permission. I'm a little jealous :)
@@DiggingCanuck My pleasure and thank you for the advice, will be looking at good shovels to bring with me.
I'm lucky the person that lives there at the fort invited me, so i actually am off easy on this one and don't need all the state papers lol, My Detector is the Bounty Hunter pioneer 202, harder to find info on it but its worked good for me so far.
Where oh where did you get your bug spray??? All I can find is 30% and I’m getting eaten alive😢
I dont think it is made anymore (Amway) !!!! Tough to get high % deet.
Exelente video . Good
Hey just saw this..
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Muchas gracias :)
Nice stuff dear 😊🖒 greetings from germany
THANK YOU !!
It's hard to beat original Skin So Soft for mosquito repellent.
That is true. I just wish it was easier to find :)
you need to e-mail the hoover boys, they will ship to canada, you just need to pay for the shipping in advance! I've asked lol
Hi, I'm new to the hobby great vid 😀🇨🇦
Thank you Kitty. If you're new to the hobby join my live stream this Thursday at 7:30pm eastern. Tons of like minded diggers from all over the world. You can chat with them and gain some subs too :)
Hi i am new at metal detecting and am wondering how you get permissions in the GTA area?
Hi Brian. Depending on where you live, parks and school yards are okay for digging. Same for sports fields (I do not detect the actual field - just the perimeter). Research the oldest parts of your cities, then use google maps to locate the parks and schools in that area. Lots of areas to detect.
How many? Almost 100 always greens? I always use the rural version, XD (the Soviet one).
Сколько? Я не уверен, о чем вы говорите.
@@DiggingCanuck Iwas talking about that shovel for almost 100 bx
@@wolfdigger5641 Да. Очень дорогой !!!
Great video for people just getting into the hobby/lifestyle. Check out the Relic Elite Pouch by OmegaMill on amazon. The best pouch I've ever used. You spend up front but it will last you.
Thanks for the suggestion. I prefer to use quality equipment - don't want any 'malfunctions' in the field. Will check out that pouch on amazon (mine was from eBay and isn't that strong).
If you do Beach hunting you need a sand scoop for lack of a better word on a stick believe me it'll save your back
Thanks Wildwood. I have enough back problems as it is :)
Good video just want I needed to be shown
Right on Wez....I appreciate the view
All aboot metal detecting
Yes :-)
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Muito obrigada. Eu também me inscrevi no seu canal. Eu posso falar e ler português, mas não posso escrever (estou usando o google para escrever isso). Meus pais são de São Miguel.
A police officer? I'd send you in first. You'd make a hard target. You lot are sure serious when you go out. I shove my pin pointer in a pocket., no bag no gloves plenty of water. some food and perhaps a thermos of tea. NO knife no nothing. No shovel just a good special flat pick. (our soil is far to hard and dry for a shovel.) I have a hori hori but have never used it. We get away very cheap.
17 years Policing - loved it :-) There is a lot to be said for simplicity :-)
Yeah I'm simple LOL.
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Thank you !!
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Thanks Tom