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[Mack67]

I'm Mack and new here. I don't own any type of metal detector and joined coz I have the opportunity to work in Indonesia for a year. I want to purchase and take with me a metal detector. I don't have a lot of room in my luggage and will leave soon. I will focus on rivers. So if any one has any suggestions, I would greatly appreciate your wisdom. Thank you

 

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[vpnavy]

Welcome Aboard Mack!

 

[against the wind]

Welcome to the forum from Port Allegheny, Pennsylvania

 

[Javadroid]

You've found a great place for information and fellow treasure hunters -- welcome to our community!

I hunt creeks and rivers and use a Garrett AT Pro, which is waterproof as deep as I want to go without scuba gear. It collapses down pretty well, but you will want a hard case suitcase regardless. Waterproof headphones are an option I'd also recommend, and a pin pointer (again, Garrett's orange one is awesome). You'll want some sort of small scoop in water -- a hard plastic one might serve there, as it is light and portable.

What I just suggested isn't cheap, but will work well. You definitely want to check the law in Indonesia though -- not a place to get sideways with the rules!

Good luck!

 

[Terry Soloman]

Garrett AT Pro as Javadroid suggested, or Tesoro TIGER Shark (waterproof to 200'), or Minelab Equinox (waterproof to 12'). Welcome from NY!

 

[Ogre1190]

Welcome from North Central Illinois. 🙋

 

[Hawks88]

Welcome to tnet. from Niagara Falls. At pro.

 

[Javadroid]

One other note -- there are some popular new machines out (especially the Equinox 800...), so you can probably pick up a used AT Pro at a decent price as folks are upgrading. Just a thought.

 

[RustyGold]

Welcome to TNet Mack.
May I suggest the Minelab Equinox 600 for your trip.
Best of luck in Indo.

 

[Rookster]

The best water detector you can take is the At PRO. No others touch it. Good luck.

 

[Texas Jay]

Welcome from Brownwood in central Texas!
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[River Rat]

 

[trdking]

Garrett AT pro is awesome and light. Make sure you go detecting with a local. India and Indonesia may cause you some issues with locals. They are very curious, protective and possibly interested in cashing in on your machine.

 

[Mack67]

Wow! thanks for all the tips and warm welcome. Seems like the AT pro is the way to go. Since I don't have much time until my departure, I'll have to move on your suggestions rather quickly. Detecting was an after thought once I landed the contract.
Any suggestions on purchasing the Pro? Any thoughts about pointers like Whites bulls eye TRX, vibra tector 740, TEK-Point or land or sea pin pointer?
I'll be sure to send photos later of any finds and locations, in case someone here wants to go exploring.
Thanks in advance

 

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