I saw a post a while back (can't find it now, or would have posted there) about what folks take with them when they go out. If I'm just hunting a field, I just grab my one belt, shovel and bag. Most of the time I am in some pretty remote areas though, sometimes miles away from paved roads, and have my "long-distance" pack. In case of bad luck or stupidity (injured or lost) I carry some extras in the long distance bag. Here is my gear:
Detector and shovel
On my shovel is attached a padded rifle sling on swivels. Sure makes it easier to hump through the woods.
Small digger and pinpointer in an old police radio case on a belt. Pouch with smaller containers inside, and cotton balls to protect fragile finds. Gloves, and waterproof/snakeproof boots.
Camelbak-holds three quarts of water, and knife on belt clip. There is also a compass on it that isn't visible (in case of GPS failure)
Spare batteries, lighter, cigarettes (optional) marker tape, beef jerky, water purifying straw, cell phone, insect repellent, 2 flashlights, GPS, a couple of plastic bags, and and toilet paper.
And, of course, a camera, because you never know when you might find something you want a pic of.
Detector and shovel
On my shovel is attached a padded rifle sling on swivels. Sure makes it easier to hump through the woods.
Small digger and pinpointer in an old police radio case on a belt. Pouch with smaller containers inside, and cotton balls to protect fragile finds. Gloves, and waterproof/snakeproof boots.
Camelbak-holds three quarts of water, and knife on belt clip. There is also a compass on it that isn't visible (in case of GPS failure)
Spare batteries, lighter, cigarettes (optional) marker tape, beef jerky, water purifying straw, cell phone, insect repellent, 2 flashlights, GPS, a couple of plastic bags, and and toilet paper.
And, of course, a camera, because you never know when you might find something you want a pic of.