What you need to have on the hunt

[willie d]

Good lists and I will use some of your ideas. Now, am I the only one that carries a gun? I have a permit, so I am legal.. Just wondering..

Jim

Nope, your not the only one!

No, it seems alot of us are pretty well armed http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,99195.0.html

 

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[spelunker2]

I always have a weapon. Just in case.

 

[sqwaby]

When you guys talk about cutting roots. I found that a heavy pair of wire cutters works great up to about 1/2".

 

[lasttoknow (Tim)]

I used to carry a backpack with various tools and the extra batteries. If I'm hiking a ways I still do. But for easy access parks and the like I leave almost everything in the car but:
Pinpointer
A well sharpened chisel(nice and sturdy and comfy handle)
Pouch
Detector

 

[boogeyman]

Good lists and I will use some of your ideas. Now, am I the only one that carries a gun? I have a permit, so I am legal.. Just wondering..

Jim

Nope, your not the only one!

No, it seems alot of us are pretty well armed http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,99195.0.html

Kinda like my insurance card, Never leave home without it! All other tools go in an aviators helmet bag, detector in a shotgun hard case. The snake gaiters canteens & survival stuff is always in the jeep anyway.

 

[Marauder Dan]

when im deep in the woods I carry,my detector,small sport bag with tools,first aid small water and bag of honey roasted nuts or cashews,hard candy,few knives,20 rounds of Bulgarian 7.62 x 54 ammo,matches.and of course a little security,1944 Mosin Nagant M44 rifle.the gun weighs more than my tools,bag,snacks water and detector combined at 8,5 pounds but the old shoulder sling works well for carry and I do put the rifle down when Im swinging!! and yes,,it is loaded and will drop any 2 legged or 4 legged critter that wants to disturb my quiet time!

 

[greydigger]

Gosh, I thought a belt carried .45 long colt would be easier?
Or one of them Glocks.

 

[DFX-SE Gregg]

Good stuff here... this story I mentioned last year but it came to mind again today... I get off work in the morning...usually change from black shoes to whites gym shoes...being in a hurry to start detecting, I am hunting about ten minutes and a guy walks by, gives me a weird look and keeps going. I keep thinking odd...not sure I deserved that kind of look...oh well. Then as I dug my first target bending down, I noticed I had one black work shoe on and one white gym shoe! Well I went quickly back to the car to change............ So the same shoes or at least the same color shoes can be helpful....save my sock story while wearing shorts for another time!

 

[Brett]

Well if you are going to carry everything you need or might need, you're definitely going to want to build a Treasure Cart:
http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,162205.0.html

 

[Marauder Dan]

Gosh, I thought a belt carried .45 long colt would be easier?
Or one of them Glocks.

Would love to have a pistol for carry,,but In NY state it isnt getting any easier!!!!them big ol Russian Rifles make quite a hole!!!

 

[Roadquest]

Detector, shovel, compass, drinking water.

I love to hunt with guys who carry a 60 pound pack on their back that's filled with bells and whistle

Roadquest..Clayton Ramey

 

[riverite]

I like to have a few 2x2 inch zip lok bags, you can get a 100 for a a buck . any coins of interest slip it in stops rubbing together avoids damage till you get home and clean it up .also good for storing your collection and you can see in each bag

 

[Ray S ECenFL]

I carry everything I need in the trunk of my car, including extra coils, bottom rod, spare batteries, digging tools / probes, pin ponter, bug repellent, etc.. I do not need all these things on every hunt, but they are there if I need them.

Don't forget you water. You detectector should also be a major item. How many of us got the the hunting site and realized it was still at home. LOL

Ray S