The Treasure Hunter's Kit

Every buried history starts with someone finding something. Here's the gear to start looking.

Your first detector

Beginner metal detectors (under $300)

Light, simple machines that find coins and buttons from day one.

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All-purpose detectors for coins and relics

One detector that handles parks, fields and old homesteads.

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Serious hunters

Advanced multi-frequency detectors

Cut through mineralized soil and pick out deep, small targets.

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Waterproof detectors for beaches and rivers

Hunt the wet sand and shallows where lost things collect.

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Must-have accessories

Pinpointer

Find the exact spot in the hole in seconds, not minutes.

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Digging trowel or shovel

Cut a neat plug and put the ground back the way you found it.

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Detecting headphones

Hear faint signals and keep the noise to yourself.

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Finds pouch

Keep finds and trash separate while you walk.

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Gloves and kneepads

Save your hands and knees on long days in the field.

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