everyday carry but for digging
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embe
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Can't say I've done much digging, but for my finding, I optimistically take a big enough bag to carry a bunch of loot, you never know. There's been a couple times I couldn't carry them all in hand.
ROBBYBOBBY64
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Backpack is # 1 with me. Who wants to add to this list?
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bottles_inc
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Backpack, big two hand shovel, small two hand shovel, hand shovel/trowel, 3 prong scrapper, probe, headband/bandana with a ponytail holder, water bottles + food, a newspaper or 2 for wrapping up finds
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I'd strongly recommend a big backpack. You can fit a surprising amount in there if you arrange it right. I can easily fit a metal detector and entrenching shovel in mine and it's not even a hiking-style pack or anything like that. It looks like the sort of thing that students carry to school, and nobody looks twice at it if I'm taking it on public transit. For hauling finds back those thick reusable shopping bags that they sell at supermarkets can inconspicuously hold a lot as well and barely take up any space when they're folded up.
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Mailman1960
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I've been known to bring a couple beers, some plastic to sit on and I think you know. Along with what has been mentioned. I only have to go a block, so i think it would depend on how far you are traveling. A change of clothes if you have a date when you're done
RoyalRuby
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A backpack is the way to go, it allows your hands and arms to be free for hiking through thicker brush when encountered, I keep a bottle of water, small digging tools, first aid kit, small bottle of hydrogen peroxide, compass (just in case of no cell service), paper towels or similar, small hand soap or sanitizer, bug repellent, plastic bags saved from grocery stores and also a good heavy duty black plastic trash bag if I find a lot that I want to bring back, the little bags won't hold up with too many bottles. If I do find a good dump site, I just plan a return trip with proper digging tools, the smaller digging tools I bring initially will at least let do some scratching down to about two feet. Also make sure you have good gloves to help prevent getting cut. Knee pads can come in handy also.
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