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  1. I hear that. I have a tiny back yard, yet in a few hours I filled up a 2 quart jar with rusty screws and nails alone, not counting aluminum and other trash. I saved some for placing near test targets, but honestly there's still so much crap in there it's almost unnecessary. When I first started detecting the place I lived at was on a couple acres that once held junk cars. Some book or another instructed to clear out a 20' or so patch of ground to use as a test garden. That was quite the training experience. Filled up half a garbage can before I finally just used the ground as is. My kid had a great time at 'guess what the heck this is'.
  2. There are always some gold test nuggets on Ebay in the range of $70 to $100 or so a gram. If you place a marker like a golf tee over it you shouldn't lose one, but if you leave it out there too long and forget, well looking for it would be good practice anyhow.
  3. Reading the manual is the first thing I did when I finally bought a detector, although I'm the sort that would read new VCR, stereo, or computer manuals and what not. 🤓 Detecting books, magazines, Youtube, and forums have all been great. I'm astounded at the amount of knowledge available out there. I still consider myself a rookie. I can at least sort of understand what you guys talk about!
  4. I like the lower price point on the Zoleo hardware. I've seen them for $150 locally. But they definitely get you on the monthly plans and fees. The Garmin Inreach Mini plans are less on the lower end (particularly the 'Freedom' plan), but the unit itself is nearly double. They both appear to cost about the same after a couple years or so. There are other options such as the ACR Bivy Stick and Somewear Global Hotspot. They're both Iridium/GEOS as well and use an app on your phone. No subscription or activation fees on the Bivy Stick, it's pay as you go. Has location sharing, tracking, and dedicated phone number and email like Zoleo. The Global Hotspot has the best pricing for light use. $108/yr for 10 msg a month. No fees for putting higher priced plans on hold. It has cell/wifi support like the Zoleo and location tracking. Both include weather forecasts from Dark Sky, same as Inreach and Zoleo. Both of these are cheaper options for light occasional use.
  5. I went with this exact setup recently with my 800 based on your prior recommendations. Considered a Whites Surf PI Dual for about the same cash, but don't plan on getting in the surf much (can't fit into my wetsuit anymore for starters). The added benefit when using the Nox in open land made it a better investment. The Deus II seems exceptional, but is it better than a Nox with a full complement of coils and accessories? For diving certainly, but I think the answer for most needn't factor that in. That said, I want a Deus II. But $1600 will go a long way toward paying for an SDC 2300 next year or future discriminating PI I need for nugget detecting.
  6. I've owned a 22R pickup. Replaced just about everything under the hood short of a rebuild or head work. The head gasket blew at 220k, and I was about to move so I passed it on. While I am somewhat handy with a wrench, I currently don't have a place to work on vehicles except in the street. These days I just want something that runs with minimal hassle. I think I'd like a touch more power, so the XJ series with the 4.0 sounds interesting to me.
  7. Now that White's has closed, what are your guys thoughts on buying a used Surfmaster PI Dual? I can get one locally for ~$400.
  8. Love seeing stuff like this. Nice setup. I've been trying to find an old Jeep or Toyota out here as an offroad rig for prospecting, rockhounding, camping, and whatnot. Hardly anything that's not 250k+ miles, a wreck, or $$$.
  9. Nokta Makro Legend There was something about dual multi frequency that I didn't quite catch. But some features include: Ferrous gauge Vibration Stock Carbon fiber shaft with lever lock, shortens to I think 25" Clock on display with time elapsed Built in LED light Swappable waterproof battery packs 3m/10ft water (Said it was not for diving) Don't remember the price with just the headphones, but with a 6" coil (2 coils total) and an extra battery pack, MSRP of $899 and expected actual sale price of $765 in the USA.
  10. Sounded like it matched up with the Equinox 800, although when she scrolled through the screen the numbers were different from what she said.
  11. I appreciate all the suggestions and thoughts. I used to wear Grudens Herkules when I did oyster work. Definitely looking for something lightweight and breathable in comparison. Goretex is a bit out of my price range. Right now I've got a Marmot jacket and pants. They're fine for hiking and camping. Probably gonna go with a set of Carharrt breathable bibs, but maybe some Grundens. I think the Carharrts (Storm Defender) might be more breathable, but the Grundens (Full Share) have pockets for knee pads. As far as rain boots go, I have several pairs of Xtratuffs.
  12. I live on the far Northern California coast. We basically have two seasons, wet and dry. In light rain, I generally ignore it. But I'd like to go out a bit more often. For those that hunt in the rain, what gear do you use? I've got a decent jacket and boots, but I'm looking for a good pair of rain pants. Durability and range of motion are concerns. Also looking for some gloves, as leather work gloves aren't so great when soaked and it's cold out. Mud is also an issue.
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