When its too cold to detect

[Trezurehunter]

I just voted never, and I live in Illinois ! I have lots of clothes in the closet.

 

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[Professor of Engineering]

I pretty much try to dig all year (if possible) or until my "Piranha model 35 digging tool" cannot break through the ground! Then it's into the woods until the snow is too deep!

After that, I go into metal detecting hibernation.

I awake in the very early spring and jump into action.

 

[Peyton Manning]

Chicago may be the "Windy City," but you can't fly a kite like you can in the state of "Windy Indy!"

hmmm, should I be offended?

 

[WannaDig3687]

hmmm, should I be offended?

JK, j-g.

 

[digger460]

Till that little voice in my head say's "Your a frickin' idiot". Below 45 and I'm just not enjoying it

 

[HumbleAdventurer]

I live in FL now but I can help you. I am a 20 year VW mechanic who (did) work outdoors in Ohio many times. I figured out to go to Home Depot and buy 2 sided mylar bubble wrap reflective insulation for water heaters ,windows, etc . It comes in a roll and looks like aluminum foil on both sides. Use a sharpie marker and mark around your foot (minimum ) and up the top of your toes if you have room in the boots .Cut out boot soles for you're feet . Put duct tape on the big toe area and the heel area , both sides to prevent it wearing out the bubble wrap mylar too fast. These insoles reflect the heat from your feet and will help keep you're feet from getting too cold. It wears out over time but it takes a lot of walking to wear these soles out. This can keep you detecting for a long time in the cold.

 

[digger460]

I live in FL now but I can help you. I am a 20 year VW mechanic who (did) work outdoors in Ohio many times. I figured out to go to Home Depot and buy 2 sided mylar bubble wrap reflective insulation for water heaters ,windows, etc . It comes in a roll and looks like aluminum foil on both sides. Use a sharpie marker and mark around your foot (minimum ) and up the top of your toes if you have room in the boots .Cut out boot soles for you're feet . Put duct tape on the big toe area and the heel area , both sides to prevent it wearing out the bubble wrap mylar too fast. These insoles reflect the heat from your feet and will help keep you're feet from getting too cold. It wears out over time but it takes a lot of walking to wear these soles out. This can keep you detecting for a long time in the cold.

Cool idea! Just might do a full body suit of that. Hope there's no lightning Good Tip Humble!

 

[fmrUSMC_0844]

I go until I cant dig through the ground.

 

[Blak bart]

Ahhhh......... the tropics!! Its rarely if ever to cold. Plenty of history, lots of tourists dropping fresh drops, and even spanish galleons !! I fish and dive as my day job, and treasurehunt on my free time !!! When it gets a little chilly we hit the bahamas !! Then we fish dive and treasurehunt some more !!! Ahhhh...... the tropics !!!

 

[Xraywolf]

Ahhhh......... the tropics!! Its rarely if ever to cold. Plenty of history, lots of tourists dropping fresh drops, and even spanish galleons !! I fish and dive as my day job, and treasurehunt on my free time !!! When it gets a little chilly we hit the bahamas !! Then we fish dive and treasurehunt some more !!! Ahhhh...... the tropics !!! View attachment 1520310

Too true - The price you pay though is getting wiped off the map from time to time, I couldn't hang with that for any length of time.
Happily or me, my busiest time of the year work wise coincides with the freezing weather, so I actually am not missing much detecting time.

 

[Blak bart]

Yup.....just got done rebuilding my kitchen from irma !! Even a cat 4 couldnt pry me outta here. I love it.

 

[Dasseldig]

When the ground freezes here in MN,

 

[Eu_citzen]

When the ground is frozen solid deep enough my shovel won't cut it anymore. That's when I call it quits.

 

[CASPER-2]

blizzard hunt - heading to the water

 

[CASPER-2]

When the ground is frozen solid deep enough my shovel won't cut it anymore. That's when I call it quits.

Ive used a sledge and chisel on frozen ground - in my younger days

 

[Eu_citzen]

Ive used a sledge and chisel on frozen ground - in my younger days

Sure, I've tried that to. But I'm to lazy.

 

[against the wind]

If the overnight temps are at or below 20°F, for 3 nights straight
and the daytime temps don't get above 32° F,,
the ground will freeze solid.
That's when I reach for my big shovel.

 

[WannaDig3687]

If the overnight temps are at or below 20°F, for 3 nights straight
and the daytime temps don't get above 32° F,,
the ground will freeze solid.
That's when I reach for my big shovel.

That's awesome! My husband just told me tonight he wasn't going to buy me one. So, I asked if I could buy him one. He's thinking.

 

[CASPER-2]

If cant get out because its just too cold ......good time to do research

 

[Jason in Enid]

when the ground is frozen