Making pinpointers and diggers hard to lose.

[OldJerseyGirl]

I lost my pin pointer twice and my little shovel once. Found them again but took a lot of looking. I got the idea of wrapping the handle with bright orange tape. It really works. If you drop one of them, they are really easy
to see, even from a long way away unless they are in the leaves or woods.
Try it, it works.

 

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[sandchip]

Yeah, I do that with any of my tools that I use out in the woods. It's amazing how unmarked pieces can "disappear" when they're laying right in front of you!

 

[3cylbill]

BRIGHT orange is a treasure hunters friend also paint all the tools i use getting firewood ..bright blue is good in the woods to as the color blue is not a natural color in the forest except on a turkeys beard ....

 

[pepperj]

Great idea on wrapping it with a bright tape. I'm thinking that's why they made the Garrett carrot an orange colour, sure beats the black coloured one for finding it again if dropped or left behind at a hole.

 

[dts52]

Yeah, I do that with any of my tools that I use out in the woods. It's amazing how unmarked pieces can "disappear" when they're laying right in front of you!

It’s also amazing how a rifle or shotgun can disappear when leaned against a tree or laid on the ground. Ask me, I know!
HH
dts

 

[SteveJJ]

I've got a retractable belt mounted keychain device, like school janitors use, to hold the pinpointer. It's been working out great for me so far. (I also hot-glued a strong neodymium magnet to the battery cap to speed up iron removal, also a plus.) My tools are bright yellow or orange, and those that aren't get a shot of flourescent yellow DipIt spray from a rattle can. Hard to not spot my stuff if I get distracted.

What I can't figure is why so much camping/survival gear is in camo. Seems manufacturers are counting on repeat sales due to loss...!

 

[laidback4sho]

Reflective tape works well also. Especially if it's getting dark or in low light conditions. Just whip out a flashlight and your equipment will practically scream out at you, "Here I am!"

 

[Tpmetal]

I use a janitors key reel for my pin pointer. So its tethered to me with about 3 feet of extension for use. The best decision I've ever made. losing my shovel happens though, but I always find it.

 

[releventchair]

So far I have resisted taping tools to my hands. Not for lack of incentive though.

 

[Loco-Digger]

I agree, I lost my black pro pointer in the woods back in 2014. It took me 45 minutes to find it. So I went to the hardware store on the way home and bought a roll of fluorescent pink Duct Tape and keep a strip on it. My newer Garrett carrot is orange which is a plus and it also beeps if left on for an extended amount of time.