Beach Metal Detecting Gear
This is the equipment I use and recommend when metal detecting the beaches (both wet sand and dry sand, plus wading in shallow water).
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Nokta Legend (AUS Stock) - The Legend is my primary beach metal detecting machine, due to it’s rugged design and robust waterproofing to a submersion depth of 3M/10ft. The “Pro-Pack” edition of this metal detector includes both an 11″ and 6″ coil, making it a very versatile unit which is also excellent value for money compared to equivalent machines on the market.
XP Deus II (AUS Stock) - The Deus II is my preferred machine for land hunting and long-duration hunts due to it’s incredibly light and comfortable design, but I do also use it for beach and underwater metal detecting. It comes with either a 9″ or 11″ coil – I personally use the 9″ for easier manoeuvrability in bushland, lighter weight, and also for easier target separation on trashy sites. It is waterproof to a depth of 20M/60ft (antenna and dive plug must be fitted) making it a diving-compatible machine.
Nokta PulseDive (AUS Stock) - both a pinpointer and a hand-held scuba detector in one, this device is built tough and handles salt water conditions well.
Detect-Ed Treasure Pouch 2.0 - I have been using Detect-Ed Treasure pouches since I first started metal detecting. I love their minimalistic design, mesh bases (so that excess sand, soil and water can sift away) and twin compartment setup that allows me to put my ‘good’ and delicate finds in the front pouch, sinkers and trash in the larger pocket. This 2.0 version also introduced a plastic carabiner inside the small pocket for securing rings. The zips are plastic and handle salt water conditions beautifully. (Looking to buy? Make sure you use my code DIRTFISHMISH for an extra 10% off the price!)
SITO Scoop & Carbon Fibre Pole - This is both the scoop and handle that I use in my beach detecting videos, the online store is based in Australia. The mixed-hole design of this scoop helps to reduce the loss of fine jewellery items through the holes, it is excellent for sifting while submerged in water and is stronger than a standard hole design. If you are just planning to detect on dry sand, then consider a larger-hole version for better sifting.
Trshbg Hip Bag - Designed for divers and made from predominantly recycled materials such as bicycle tubes and banner signage, this bag is an absolute delight to use in areas where I expect to find an excessive amount of trash both above and below the water. It is expandable to hold up to 4L (1 gallon) of trash – put the trash in through a one-way pocket, and dispose of it using a zipper on the side of the bag. The small team behind Trshbg in Indonesia is an absolute pleasure to deal with too.
Snake Skinz - compatible with the Nokta Legend and Minelab Equinox among other machines, these coil cable wraps are not only an extra layer of protection for your cable against abrasion and cutting damage - they're also a highly affordable way to customise your machine and make it unique. I use the 'Batskin' colour on my Legend.
Beach Soul Beach Shower - a portable beach shower available in both 5L and 8L sizes. I use the smaller 5L unit for rinsing off my gear at the end of a beach or dirt detecting session, no more muck coming home and a significantly reduced chance of corrosion damage to my gear caused by salt residue. It's also great as a backup water source in my vehicle in case of an emergency.