Pouch, apron...?

[Underburden]

What does everyone find convenient for holding tools, pinpointer, etc?
Pouch, carpenter's apron...?

And, what tools would you consider carrying for beeping tailing piles and exposed bedrock in a wet placer environment? (minimum recommendations)
Just sitting here recovering from outpatient surgery and looking forward to a summer of swinging our detectors over some tailing piles and schist bedrock.

Thanks

Bob

 

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Bob
I use bib overalls plenty of pockets, pin pointer fits good in the utility pocket on the right hand leg.
Gary

 

[AU_Solitude]

Backpack for everything...left hand for pick or digging tool.

 

[smokeythecat]

Ok, so I'm different. I carry a 5 gallon bucket. Doesn't throw my balance off as a backpack does. Makes a good field marker if I need to mark a spot. Holds not only the knife, diggers, drinks, sea shells, sea glass, relics, trash, etc, but makes a great seat, and it's perfect for that if the ground is wet. Weighs about the same as a backpack. Sometimes I've come back with it half full of shells and relics. (That's heavy)

 

[Hamfist]

Camelbak backpack for hydration purposes and my detector fits into it when folded up. Whilst detecting, I wear a pouch with two pockets on my belt for trash and finds.

 

[fireaero1]

cargo pants, water proof belt pouch, hat,bottled water,knife,extra battery pack,cellphone,small first aid kit. Also tell wife where I might be. Or friend.

tom in central pa

 

[seascene]

Timely topic as I was wishing I had a full size rake today while detectoring some of this Alberni Valley rainforest. A full size shovel and rake would be nice if they could be adapted to a backpack. I thought of sawing a wooden handle shovel in half and then having a sleave over the 2 cut ends that could be bolt tightened down to bind them. Just wondering if anyone has found a way to adapt "full size" to backpack.

 

[fireaero1]

Hi all: a army shovel is a good shovel,can get at flea mkt, or army surplus,rake can be had at sears ,etc. shrub rake. they centraare small with a short handle. Rake handle can be used as a walking stick. tom in central pa

 

[californiagold]

I would try a side nail belt. It is just one pounch on your side inside of a 3 pouch nail belt. The hammer holder is a good place for your pick and the pockets have plenty of room for a pin pointer, etc. I think they are about 20-30 bucks at walmart, ace or harbor frieght.

 

[cactusman]

I use the Garrett Digger's Pouch with my Pro-Pointer AT in the holster on the outside of the pouch, as it's very handy there. For small gold I use a plastic scoop for waiving targets over the coil, and a pick to dig with, and I keep the pick in a belt holder designed for a carpenter's hammer. I also carry a small pry-bar and crevicing tool in the gold fields too, as I can't count the number of times those have come in handy! I also consider a plastic gold vial a must, and a 35MM film canister can also be useful.

 

[meMiner]

My two cents: I like using a pouch and have several of them. Usually, a new detector comes with one (of various quality). Leather tool belts don't like rain or walking in water. I have no special pouch right now, but tend to use the Minelab or Garrett. I either use it for small tools or trash (not at the same time). Really good small stuff goes into a little container I hang with a string around my neck. The pouch tends to fill with dirt from the tools or trash that would easily result in lost small goodies. The one thing I look for is a wide adjustable belt for when I switch from jacket to shirt and a non-sip belt is ideal so when it gets heavy it does not drop below my waist. Things in my unzipped pockets tend to get dropped/lost.

 

[Lanny in AB]

Get something made of nylon or some other tough, synthetic fabric with a belt of the same with plastic buckles or fasteners to avoid using metal fasteners or buckles of any kind. And, if you've got a cell phone, turn it off while detecting.

All the best,

Lanny

 

[goldenIrishman]

My pennys worth of thought (running a little short this week or I'd put my two cents in). I use my old work tool belt which is one of the padded ballistic nylon ones and I keep two pouches on it. A large one for trash and a small one for good finds and other essentials. I also have a d-ring on it to carry my small pick.

 

[Troller]

I am still pretty new to this but I carry a UTG sling pack that is very similar to the Maxpedition Fatboy. It has lots of pockets, a water bottle pouch, plenty of area for attaching additional small packs such as a tactical first aid kit. All the pockets are easily accessible and the main compartment is water resistant. The secondary compartment offers a nice storage space for pens and a note pad, cell phone, and pocket knife. I also carry a small extendable tool in this pocket. You can attach a small but powerful magnet to the end or a mirror. I also carry an esbit stove and fuel tablets as well as a small emergency blanket in this pack. Additionally I usually carry a two pocket mesh belt pouch with me.
The pack itself is nice because its lightweight and can also be secured to your belt to keep it from shifting. It is big enough for a trowel and other small digging tools. The pack doesn't hinder mobility at all and can be dropped quickly thanks to heavy duty quick disconnects.

 

[Troller]

I am still pretty new to this but I carry a UTG sling pack that is very similar to the Maxpedition Fatboy. It has lots of pockets, a water bottle pouch, plenty of area for attaching additional small packs such as a tactical first aid kit. All the pockets are easily accessible and the main compartment is water resistant. The secondary compartment offers a nice storage space for pens and a note pad, cell phone, and pocket knife. I also carry a small extendable tool in this pocket. You can attach a small but powerful magnet to the end or a mirror. I also carry an esbit stove and fuel tablets as well as a small emergency blanket in this pack. Additionally I usually carry a two pocket mesh belt pouch with me.
The pack itself is nice because its lightweight and can also be secured to your belt to keep it from shifting. It is big enough for a trowel and other small digging tools. The pack doesn't hinder mobility at all and can be dropped quickly thanks to heavy duty quick disconnects.