UtahDigger
Junior Member
What are considered the "must have" accessories? 
I have a detector, propointer and a digger but not much more.
I have a detector, propointer and a digger but not much more.
must have accessories
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Jason in Enid
Elite Member
You'll need a pouch for trash and keepers as well as a drop-cloth for dirt when digging. Other than those I think you are set.
airscapes
Elite Member
If you hunt a lot of parks and schools, you may want to learn how to pop coins that are less than 3" deep with a thin screwdriver. Makes recovering shallow target fast without cutting plugs and pissing lookie loos off
At schools I will pop all coins less than 3 inches which is about all of them.. Sunday I gathered about $8 and dug about 4 plugs..
If you buy a new screwdriver (strait blade, 6 inch 3/16 blade) get a craftsman so you can get a new one if you break it off.. so far only broke mine once in the summer when ground was real dry and hard.
At schools I will pop all coins less than 3 inches which is about all of them.. Sunday I gathered about $8 and dug about 4 plugs..
If you buy a new screwdriver (strait blade, 6 inch 3/16 blade) get a craftsman so you can get a new one if you break it off.. so far only broke mine once in the summer when ground was real dry and hard.
Martin_V3i
Elite Member
What are considered the "must have" accessories?
I have a detector, propointer and a digger but not much more.
A good, low profile shovel, short as possible. My Mini-18 Sampson is my must have, besides the pinpointers.
Chad
Elite Member
Knee-Pads?
Skwerly
Elite Member
If yer old and creaky, like me, knee pads. 
Seven
Forum Supporter
Yes!
rob.ream258
Elite Member
Oh ya - Knee pads are a must!!! stops the rocks and gravel from chewing up your knees. They also stop your jeans from getting wet. Must have!
Finds bag and hook the pro pointer to the belt. Can hold the digger if you get a decent one. You can also clip your glove to the belt so you wont lose them.
BentRod
Elite Member
I'd say you have the basics needed. Besides those, I like to carry a good sized pouch/bag, along with a hand towel (doubles as my digging cloth), and a screwdriver (probe).
Martin_V3i
Elite Member
I, nor any of my detecting friends use knee pads that I can ever remember. I might if I used a hand digger most of the time. Otherwise, my little Sampson pulls up clumps of dirt easily without needing to get on the knees. jm2c
Soonerdg
Full Member
Here are what I condiser must haves for my hunting style.
Head phones, Digging tool, dig cloth, gloves, finds box, trash pouch, head lamp, pinpointer, knee pads.
I hunt a lot of parks and I hunt a lot after work which means I'm hunting in the dark this time of year. In addition to the above "must haves" which I have on my person while detecting I also keep in the truck:
spare digging tool
spare battery
spare headphones
long sleeve shirt (for the woods)
fleece pullover (for cooler months)
rain suit
flashlight
magnifying glass
water bottle
another finds box (in case I hunt multiple locations I like to keep the finds separate)
Sniper coil
hat
sunscreen
bug spray
Good grief I don't exactly travel light do I? But if I'm out hunting most of the day I don't want to be cut short.
Head phones, Digging tool, dig cloth, gloves, finds box, trash pouch, head lamp, pinpointer, knee pads.
I hunt a lot of parks and I hunt a lot after work which means I'm hunting in the dark this time of year. In addition to the above "must haves" which I have on my person while detecting I also keep in the truck:
spare digging tool
spare battery
spare headphones
long sleeve shirt (for the woods)
fleece pullover (for cooler months)
rain suit
flashlight
magnifying glass
water bottle
another finds box (in case I hunt multiple locations I like to keep the finds separate)
Sniper coil
hat
sunscreen
bug spray
Good grief I don't exactly travel light do I? But if I'm out hunting most of the day I don't want to be cut short.
pescadore
Elite Member
Depending on what kind of detector you are using and the type of hunting you are doing, a small coil is invaluable. Most of the areas that I hunt are trash laden and a big coil is worthless. I usually try to keep the tools on my belt to a minimum, digger, pinpointer, finds pouch (I like a good deep nail pouch, trash on the left and goodies on the right. I also have a towel I carry on my belt for cleaning or as a dirt cloth.
choppadude
Forum Supporter
Forgot the TP and Ziploc baggies.
Deej
Full Member
Knee pads
Although I don't regularly use knee pads while detecting, I recently purchased a cheap set of foam ones from Menards for my wife in their garden section for less than $5 if I remember correctly.
They will fit in well with the color scheme of all you Ace users, though maybe a little less bright. I used them recently while building a pole barn and have decided to get another set for MDing. They were that comfortable.
Although I don't regularly use knee pads while detecting, I recently purchased a cheap set of foam ones from Menards for my wife in their garden section for less than $5 if I remember correctly.
They will fit in well with the color scheme of all you Ace users, though maybe a little less bright. I used them recently while building a pole barn and have decided to get another set for MDing. They were that comfortable.
idostuff
New Member
I always buy Craftsman tools from weekend markets for pennies on the dollar. I just take the messed up ones to Sears, boom!..new tools. Ha ha
Chad
Elite Member
TP is an absolute must! I've come home with only one sock on more than one occasion.
AIRFORCEMIKE
Forum Supporter
A Buzz Sheath is a MUST in my eyes.
