subject: Metal Detecting Accessories For Land [print this page] The usage of high quality accessories will help, augment and support your chances in metal detecting. These accessories will vary as you change places you are metal detecting.
A trowel is an accessory you need when you metal detect on land or sand. A ground cloth, small bag including trashbags will be required as you should be prepared to sift through soil and some trash through.
Most beginners just use a simple garden trowel which comes in various sizes and range to choose from. Not only that, a garden trowel can be considerably cheaper than a special trowel designed by manufacturers for treasure hunting. Some of these trowels or digging implements are even have indicators on them to let you know how deep you're digging.
You will also need ground cloth for cleaning. This does not have to be bought. A piece from an old denim can be a good ground cloth. When scanning, the ground cloth will come in handy.
In the event you find something, you can put your finding in a safe bag, or some container. This can be a multi-purpose apron, belt bag, or pouch.
A headphone is one of these important accessory.With a headphone, you will hear even the faintest sounds. Not only that, environmental factors can be blocked out. Howling wind, crushing waves and children laughing for example will be muted, leaving you out there "alone" with your metal detector.
A lamp or a flashlight will also come in handy when metal detecting. There a a variety of head lamps available for you to choose from. A head lamp will also support and help you in the event you need to pursue your search when it gets dark.
Besides all of the above, there are some additional stuff you'll eventually need once you start finding valuable things. First of all when you start locating those old coins, you got to have a magnifying glass to have a closer look on your coin.
You might also want to start buying small plastic containers in all different sizes to put your finds in. There are even some containers with adjustable slots to fit to the size of the items you have found.
lastly, you will also need spare batteries with you. Keep a healthy supply around you. You will need batteries for flashlights, as well as your radio and other battery operated appliance you are carrying.
Having these accessories will obviously help and increase your chances in locating your treasures efficiently.
