By ground

Detectors and setups for beaches and water, relic hunting and gold prospecting.

Beach & waterSalt sand and shallow water Gold prospectingNuggets and mineralized soil

Relic huntingIron-heavy sites

Parks & fieldsCoins and jewelry

Mineralized soilHot ground tactics

By ground

Beach & water

Buying guideBeach Metal Detecting

Beach detecting

Beach metal detecting guide: dry sand vs wet salt sand vs water, why multi-frequency and PI work best, waterproof ratings, sand scoops, tides and beach rules.

By ground

Gold prospecting

Buying guideGold Prospecting Detectors

Gold prospecting

Choose a gold prospecting detector: high-frequency VLF vs pulse induction, mineralized ground and hot rocks, nugget size, coils, and checking mining claims first.