Every metal detectorist knows that an extra set of batteries is the single most important thing to take with you when going out detecting. Ok, that is the MOST important thing, but what about the rest? I’ve spent some time asking people and reading about what they usually take on their detecting trip, and have [...]
Tags: digger, GPS, Metal detecting, Pinpointer
After a couple month’s of fair use, it is time I give a short review of my newest digging spade tool – the younger Futhark. The first impression of the spade is its weight – and it’s damn light. Taking it the first time to a metal detecting trip I thought the wooden handle wouldn’t [...]
Tags: digger, digging spade, Futhark, stainless
My #1 is a German army surplus folding pick & shovel. This thing is quite heavy to carry around, but it is also very strong and pretty much indistructible. You can get it on ebay for about 15€, I got mine in a nearby military shop… actually I got three, just in case. Careful if [...]
