Best Gifts for Metal Detecting Enthusiasts?

[detectorswife]

My husband has really gotten into metal detecting in the last year and has mentioned that he could use some accessories for Christmas but has failed to give me any specifics. I know that he already has a Minelab Safari and a pinpointer that he seems satisfied with.

Is there anything that might be a "must have" that could go with what he has already? Or books/reference materials that might be helpful?

We're located in SC and he's mostly interested in colonial and pre-revolutionary coins, buttons and other relics.

Any help would be appreciated, thank you!!

 

[masterjedi]

Yes,
Buy him either a Lesche Samson 31" shovel with a T handle or a Lesche ground shark 38" shovel with a D handle... These are must have items...
approx $64 and $87 delivered...

 

[Mr.T]

Veho VMS-004 Discovery Deluxe USB Microscope with x400: Amazon.co.uk: Camera & Photo looks cool-

 

[BigWaveDave]

Google "Metal Detecting Gifts" takes you to a café press site..lots of swag and novelty items.

 

[airscapes]

Speaking as a man who likes tools and tech, CASH is the best, it never fails!

 

[detectorswife]

Thank you all for your help, great suggestions!! I'll definitely be getting one of those shovels as he has complained about his current one a lot. Thanks again!

 

[TrinityBigfoot]

What type of PinPointer? This year For my birthday my wife got me a Whites TRX. Its awesome. A few years ago she got me a display case for my 'finds'. Another few great gifts from my wife were a camel back, GPS, and sunglasses. Something that I have seen and liked was a hands free metal detector harness. Me personally, I like the gifts that compliment the hobby not specifically for the hobby.

 

[CoilyGirl]

You might get him a nice pair or two of gloves for detecting. There's a brand I really like that molds to the fingers well and is breathable called atlas 370. Not sure if they make them in mens' sizes though.

 

[Escape]

Headphones if he doesn't already have a pair.
A strong magnifying glass.

 

[Rodbuster209]

One of the best gifts would be encouragement from you and you showing an interest in his finds!

 

[masterjedi]

One of the best gifts would be encouragement from you and you showing an interest in his finds![/QUOT

That is a great answer... !

 

[Tnmountains]

Thank you all for your help, great suggestions!! I'll definitely be getting one of those shovels as he has complained about his current one a lot. Thanks again!

They are slammed with orders so you better call them make sure it is in stock then order the shovel,, or the Piranha.Predator tools.

 

[masterjedi]

Just buy at Amazon and you will be fine...I wish I had a wife that thought like you do ) merry christmas...

 

[boogeyman]

If all else fails, books for identifying & valuing his finds or history books for researching. Then again, if he's my age a pair of kneepads & a big bottle of Aleve for a stocking stuffer!


Merry Christmas!!!!!

 

[CincinnatiKid]

Hi �� detectorswife, and welcome.
All are great suggestions.
I will add that a quality "finds" pouch and belt are also essential.
A viewing loupe.
Gold/silver test kit.
GoPro camera for when/if he makes videos.
Powerful flashlight.
Raingear. Waterproof footwear included.
Plastic bags, zip ties, duct tape.
Most importantly, a big hug, everytime he walks outta door to go detecting!
GL
Peace ✌

 

[pong12211]

A garrett pin pointer and garrett shovel would make any metal detecting husband happy in my opinion.

 

[mikeraydj]

A back rub when he gets back would also be nice.

 

[nathan104]

If he is using a cheap pinpointer like from harbor freight, a good one like a Garret pro pointer makes a HUGE difference!

A comfortable set of knee pads if he takes a knee to dig or a butt pad if he sits to dig.

Personally, I use a hunting vest with multiple pouches instead of a finds belt and bag. I like the weight on my shoulder, not pulling my pants down.

A quality digger like a lesche.

A subscription to one or more metal detecting magazines is a great gift as well.

A powerful compact magnifying glass is great.

A shadow box to display some of his best finds.

A thin pair of gloves that have good dexterity.

 

[bzbadger]

Go to www.finderskeeper.buzz and check out the tools there.

 

[mikeraydj]

A fishing vest is great. So many pockets for batteries, tools and all your accessories.