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Hobby: Metal Detecting – Rechargeable Batteries

Rechargeable batteries will save time, cause less waste, and over time are much more affordable than non-rechargeable batteries. Most metal detectorists use rechargeable batteries and you should too! It just makes sense. Use them for your pinpointer too! Let’s look at some of our options below.

The Garrett rechargeable battery kit comes in at under $30 online. It offers a wall charger and comes with 2 9V Ni-MH batteries. This charger can be used with any Garrett metal detector that uses 9V batteries. This also works for other metal detectors that make use of the 9V batteries. The wall charger has an LED indicator light to let the user know when the unit is fully charging. Charging generally takes 8-10 hours for a full charge.

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Hobby: Metal Detecting – Carrying Case

Metal detectors can be expensive. Some detectors cost upwards of $10,000! Regardless if you’re metal detecting for the first time or you’re a veteran, Finding the correct bag for your detector is very important.

While out metal detecting its common to come across trash. Paper, plastic, and or scrap metal. It is always courteous and responsible to pick up and dispose of any trash you find. Finding the correct carrying case can be very important. Let’s take a look at some options.

Let’s first look at the Winbest Metal Detector Carrying Case. BARSKA manufactures great metal detectors already. Let’s see what their carrying bag has to offer.

The Winbest Metal Detector carrying case comes in at 45″ x 11″ and will fit most metal detectors. It’s been crafted in a soft but durable material. This reduces weight and protects your detector from scratches. It offers two zippered pouches and an adjustable shoulder strap. Two handles at the center if you’d prefer to carry it. Coming in at around $30 online, it’s a great and affordable purchase.

Let’s next take a look at the Garrett Soft Case,Universal Detector bag. It comes in at 50″ x 11″x so it too will fit most metal detectors. It’s material is lightweight and has been padded for extra protection. It offers a carrying handle and the option to use backpack straps. It also has 5 velcro pockets large enough to hold recovery tools, pin pointers , or even search coils. Coming at $85 online it is a bit more expensive but also offers more storage options.

Next up we’ll look at our options for rechargeable batteries.

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Hobby: Metal Detecting – Pouches and Bags

By now you’ve spent a good bit of money finding the perfect metal detector , a pinpointer , digger , and shovel but how are you going to carry all this and still be comfortable while hunting? The answer is clear! Find the best metal detecting bag you can find! Today we’ll look at a the relic metal detector pouch.

The Relic Elite Metal Detector pouch is always open. This allows the user to easily contain their tools while also leaving them easily accessible. The outside of the pouch offers a zippered pocket that can be used for smaller items such as your car keys or cell phone. On the inside of the pouch it has a 2 smaller pockets which can used for toothbrushes or other minor items. The bottom of the pouch has the option to have a mesh bottom or leather bottom. The mesh bottom while initially may not be the best option for users in more rugged environments but it does allow sand,mud , or other debris to fall from the items while you’re out hunting. The pouch has an over the shoulder option or a waistbelt option. Made from durable materials the Relic Elite Metal Detector Pouch can be found for around $50 online.

Next up we’ll look at sand scoop options..

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Hobby: Metal Detecting – Shovels

Once you’ve acquired your metal detector, your digger or trowel, the next step is finding a proper shovel. Shovels allow the user to dig wider and deeper holes. A proper shovel also allows the user to make a quick and clean recovery of items and allows the user to make less of a mess. This is especially important if you’re hunting in a park or a well-maintained lawn.

Lesche offers over 20 variants on their shovels. This is perfect for picking the correct tool for the job you’re faced with. Today we’ll focus on the Lesche Sampson Shovel.

The Lesche Sampson Shovel is lightweight and not bulky. It’s made from Aircraft quality Steel and is generally half the weight of a regular gardening shovel. It’s also smaller and shorter than your average gardening shovel. Using high quality aircraft steel also will cause less interference for your metal detector. It offers serrated edges that will cut through dirt and roots like a knife through butter.

The blade of the Lesche Sampson is at a right angle and allows the user to easily dig straight down. This produces smaller more exact digs while allowing the user to refill their holes much easier. It also has the option of a ball handle, a loop handle, or a T handle.

Because of it’s lightweight and blade design, using the shovel requires less energy to use. Which ultimately allows the user to hunt longer. Coming in at $70 it will pay for itself!

Next up we’ll check our storage options for our shovel and other equipment..

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Hobby: Metal Detecting – Pinpointers

Most brand-new metal detectorists buy a metal detector, something to dig with, and maybe a pair of headphones. While these are the bare essentials of metal detecting one may want to consider buying a pinpointer.

A pinpointer allows the user to do exactly that. Pinpoint smaller items that a metal detector finds in a broad sweep. It allows the user to dig more precisely where the item is hidden. This also allows the user to fill in a smaller hole rather than one dug without the use of a pinpointer. In all, it will save you a lot of time and energy.

When choosing a pinpointer to be sure to take into account the area you’ll be hunting. Are you going to be metal detecting in poorly lighted areas or even at night? How deep do you think the items will generally be? Are you hunting in a public area? Maybe a pinpointer that has a vibration alert may be the best choice. Let’s take a look at a few options.

The newest pinpointer by Garrett is the Garrett Pro Pointer AT. The AT stands for all-terrain. This pinpointer can be used in up to 10 feet of water. Making it the perfect pinpointer for hunting creeks, rivers, lakes, ocean surf hunting, and even mud puddles in woods. The Garrett Pro Pointer AT provides three sensitivity modes. It also offers to ability to “retune” itself. Returning shrinks the detection signal for even more precise detection. It comes in at 6.5oz, has a 30-hour battery life and comes with a two-year warranty.


Next up is the Deteknix XPointer. Much smaller in size compared to the Garrett Pro Pointer AT. The price reflects this coming in at only $89. The strongest feature it offers is its ability to never give false positives. Not even when you apply pressure to the tip. It also offers an LED light that is much brighter than the Garrett. It comes in a variety of colors including black, orange, camo, or gray. The XPointer weights 4.7oz and comes with a one year warranty.

Pinpointers save time and energy. They’re generally inexpensive and will pay for themselves. Next up we’ll look at our options for diggers and trowels!

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Hobby: Metal Detecting – Headphones

Headphones are essential for metal detector enthusiasts. Many aspects need to be considered when choosing what pair to buy. Do the headphones offer stereo and mono capabilities? Not every metal detector has the option. Generally, metal detectors have a 1/4″ plug for headphones so you’ll need to ensure your headphones have that size plug. Many metal detectors don’t have a volume switch so finding headphones with a volume switch is very important. Good audio quality is important in allowing the user to hear hits on the metal detector. Some headphones offer dual volume controls for both ears. This is particularly useful if the user is deaf in one ear or you’re out with friends and want to stay social. Make certain that you like your headphones fit. You’ll be wearing them for some times hours at a time. Most importantly though, headphones need to be durable.

So which headphones are right for you? Let’s take a look at a couple.

1. Bounty Hunter metal detectors are favorites among hunters and the headphones they build are rated just as high. One thing to remember, though, is that Bounty Hunter headphones do not work with other brands of detectors, nor are they compatible with the brand BH Junior.

They are priced a little over $30. They have awesome sound quality and two volume controls. The headphones block outside noises very well.

On the negative side, the headphones don’t always arrive with a coiled cord. The straight cord may pull out of your detector easily and the volume control is not in a place that many people would find convenient.

2. The Treasure Wise headphones are only $20 so you can’t go wrong with this purchase. They feature the stereo/mono switch that you will want and can be used with any metal detector. There are two volume controls on them and a six-foot coiled cord makes it easy to lay down your detector and dig without unplugging your headphones.

While the sound quality is awesome, they are not quite as sturdy as some of the other headphones.

Whites is a name that many hunters know and trust. These headphones cost about $50, so they are a little more expensive than others we have talked about. However, they allow you to hear the tones for objects that are small and buried deep. There is a right and left volume control so you can adjust it to your needs and they are also very sturdy. One thing to keep in mind is that if you are using a White metal detector that was built before 1995, you will need a stereo/mono adapter.


Headphones are key to a successful and longer treasure hunting experience. They help conserve the battery life of your metal detector and give you a better listen when hunting for smaller objects. Keep in mind though, If you’re in an area where there is wildlife or other potential dangers it’s always a good idea to keep an open ear.

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Hobby: Metal Detecting – Essentials

  • Headphones – The use of headphones blocks out ambient noise. Doing so allows the user to hear alert tones easier. Headphones also provide the detectorists some privacy as the alert tones are played through the headphones and not out loud.
  • Pinpointer – Metal detectors are great for wide range scans but a pinpointer allows the user to know exactly where the alert tone is positioned. Using a pinpointer also allows the user to determine how deep the item is underneath the soil.
  • Trowel or Digger – Having the right tool for the right job is essential. Detectorists will want something for digging deep and straight down. This also allows the user to replace the removed soil and return the area to its original appearance.
  • Shovel – Shovels allow the user to dig wide holes. This is necessary for large finds. As a cardinal rule – Detectorists should always fill in holes that you dig and leave the area looking as though you were never there.
  • Pouch – Necessary to hold essential items or carry the loot you’ve found. Keep weight in mind.
  • Sand Scoop – Sand scoops are primarily needed for beach hunts or in other sandy areas. Imagine a ladle with holes in it. Sand scoops allow the user to sift through sand to find items.
  • Bag for Detector – Metal detector cases aren’t necessary but they do allow the detectorists to store other items and protect their gear.
  • Rechargeable Batteries – Be sure to have rechargeable batteries. In the long run, they’re more cost efficient and you wouldn’t want to find yourself in the middle of a great hunt only to run out of batteries.

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‘On a Lane in Spring’

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 A Poem by John Clare

On a Lane in Spring

A Little Lane, the brook runs close beside
And spangles in the sunshine while the fish glide swiftly by
And hedges leafing with the green spring tide
From out their greenery the old birds fly
And chirp and whistle in the morning sun
The pilewort glitters ‘neath the pale blue sky
The little robin has its nest begun
And grass green linnets round the bushes fly
How Mild the Spring Comes in; the daisy buds
Lift up their golden blossoms to the sky
How lovely are the pingles and the woods
Here a beetle runs; and there a fly
Rests on the Arum leaf in bottle green
And all the Spring in this Sweet lane is seen

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Still I Rise

By Maya Angelou

You may write me down in history
With your bitter, twisted lies,
You may tread me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I’ll rise.

Does my sassiness upset you? 
Why are you beset with gloom? 
‘Cause I walk like I’ve got oil wells
Pumping in my living room.

Just like moons and like suns,
With the certainty of tides,
Just like hopes springing high,
Still I’ll rise.

Did you want to see me broken? 
Bowed head and lowered eyes? 
Shoulders falling down like teardrops.
Weakened by my soulful cries.

Does my haughtiness offend you? 
Don’t you take it awful hard
‘Cause I laugh like I’ve got gold mines
Diggin’ in my own back yard.

You may shoot me with your words,
You may cut me with your eyes,
You may kill me with your hatefulness,
But still, like air, I’ll rise.

Does my sexiness upset you? 
Does it come as a surprise
That I dance like I’ve got diamonds
At the meeting of my thighs? 

Out of the huts of history’s shame
I rise
Up from a past that’s rooted in pain
I rise
I’m a black ocean, leaping and wide,
Welling and swelling I bear in the tide.
Leaving behind nights of terror and fear
I rise
Into a daybreak that’s wondrously clear
I rise
Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave,
I am the dream and the hope of the slave.
I rise
I rise
I rise.

Source: https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/still-i-rise-by-maya-angelou

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Live In The Now

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© Lenora McWhorter

Published: July 14, 2018

Look not back on yesterday
or what you have left behind.
For only today is yours to claim, 
and this moment only is your time.

Fret not on what has been
or on what has passed you by.
Yesterday is far behind you.
You can’t change it if you try.

New opportunities await you.
They come with each new day,
so look ahead with faith and hope,
and blessings will come your way.

Keep faith alive in your heart.
Live full and live well each day.
Do all the good for all you can
to all those who pass your way.

Yesterday is out of your reach
and tomorrow is not yours to claim.
Only this moment belongs to you.
So use it wisely, in Jesus’ name.

More By Lenora McWhorter

Source: https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/live-in-the-now