Ok, going on my first hunt next weekend...

lafatlife · Apr 15, 2009

I am so excited about this!!! Aside from my detector,digger, and extra batteries, anyone have any suggestions on what to bring with me? I have never been to one of these. I have rain gear I can put in the car and some snacks and a water bottle. This will be an all day event.

For those of you experienced, what do you suggest? Any "ut-oh" moments that you wish you had thought of before the hunt?

Thanks.

txkickergirl · Apr 15, 2009

camera to take pictures
sunscreen
bug spray
asprin
gloves help for sharp objects, stickers, and thorns

Most important a GO GET THEM ATTITUDE

Good luck! Have Fun

johnnycat · Apr 15, 2009

Some of that smelly handwash to clean your hands after digging all them coins!!!

extractor · Apr 15, 2009

Xtra digger, Xtra water, cell phone ,energy bars , GPS to track the hunt.

garrettman64 · Apr 15, 2009

Guess Whomm Else Thou will be there
MEEEEEEEEEEE Garrettman64
and Looking foreward to it
see

Born2Dtect · Apr 15, 2009

If you have a rain bonnet for your detector bring it or a clear baggy. I like a belt with my pouch on it for finds and trash. I also put my small gator digger on it and I carry my relic shovel.

Ed D.

sniffer · Apr 15, 2009

I've seen this list before it pretty much covers everything

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic.33599.0.html

mtntrekr2 · Apr 15, 2009

After our last outing our next day out will include an extra gallon of water in the trunk and some hand cleaner. I had to drive home with the days mud caked to my hands and the steering wheel.
Joe

Hope you find a lot and have a great time.

lafatlife · Apr 15, 2009

Thanks everyone!
Sniffer, your link just took me to the forum index.

sniffer · Apr 16, 2009

I'll try it again

sniffer · Apr 16, 2009

Metal Detector(s)
Extra coils
Headphones
Pin Pointer
Shovel
Trowels/Digging Tools
Gloves
Knee Pads
Bug Spray
Sun Screen
Extra Batteries
Finds Pouch
Back Pack
Magnifying Glass
Binoculars
Towel(s)
Wet Wipes
Hat/Cap
Rain Gear
Warm Clothes
Camera
Zip Lock Bags (for finds)
Camp Chair(s)
Camping Gear (for those who are camping out)
Cooking/Eating Utensils
Food/Snacks/Drinks
Linens/Pillow/Sleeping Bag
Towels/Washcloths
Display(s) of finds for “Show & Tell”
Music instruments – for those who plan to play

I think this one about covers it

lafatlife · Apr 16, 2009

Thanks that should do it....more than enough.

Real de Tayopa Tropical Tramp · Apr 17, 2009

Sheesh luv, just get going. forget the fly rod, sub machine gun, carry all and OUIJI board.

Don Jose de La Mancha

olepossum · Apr 17, 2009

pending on where and how long i would put a pistol on that list and a tent and a sleeping bag also

lafatlife · Apr 17, 2009

Uh...no pistol and do not need a sleeping bag. It is a one day event but it is all day. I will have to include my heat wrap for my back because after 8 hours I'll be feeling it. Many of the things listed I know I will not need but there are some good ideas there that I didn't think of.

au4me · Apr 17, 2009

Bring a colapsable chair, There is never enough places to sit, If there are they are usually wet :thumbsup:

Have fun.

tinkb · Apr 20, 2009

LaFatLife,

Just ran across your post about your upcoming hunt. I can think of a few other things I know you will need. A mailer envelope with my address on it for all those coins for me to inspect, ::)

. I know your going to find them with all that practise you been doing.

Batteries, take extras just incase. I went out one time and a couple of the new batteries I put in were defective and drained my machine 1/2 threw the hunt. Ofcourse there were fellow MDers more then willing to give me some to finish the hunt.

Good pinpointer. If they aren't burying them to deep a good PP can make the difference between waisting time searching and just popping a coin out with the use of a good pinpointer. Can't wait to hear how you do...Good Luck.

lafatlife · Apr 21, 2009

tinkb said:
LaFatLife

Thanks Tinkb and you would pronounce the name Laf-at-Life. not La-Fat-Life.....although....that would loosely translate to "the good life" so I suppose that could work too.

Hmm...envelope huh

LOL