Metal Detector for Kids Use

Metal detecting activity isn't just for the adults but also for the kids. This is the reason why some manufacturers have designed "metal detectors for kids to use".

There are actually many advertised cheap metal detectors around with a price of $100 and below. But, you have to know that not all of them have good qualities. 

The majority of these MDs are of toy quality which is not really intended to find buried items in the ground.


Metal detectors designed for kids needs to have features that is comparable to equipment used by the adult. It must have good discrimination and sensitivity in searching for the buried target. 

The tool must also be simple that only requires minor adjustments on the settings. You have to know that kids tends to lose their interest if they find something that is complicated for them to understand.

Another feature that you need to consider when choosing a metal detector for your kids is the weight of the equipment. 

Kids aren't strong enough like an adult individual. So if they get tired easily, they will lose their interest in the activity. 

This is the reason why you should look for a MD that is lightweight or not too heavy for your kids to carry.

Children actually tends to be careless at anything that they handle. So it's also best to choose MDs that are made of high quality durable materials. 

This ensures that the equipment will last for a long period of time.

Recommended Metal Detectors for Kids at the Age of 5 to 8


Kids at the age of 5 to 8 years old will treat anything on their hands as toys. Of course, you can just give any metal detector toy to your kids but it won't be fun if their tool does not really work.

Here are my two recommendations of metal detectors designed for kids which are more of a toy than a serious MD tool:

1. Bounty Hunter Junior Treasure Tracker

Bounty Hunter Junior Treasure Tracker is actually the most recommended tool for kids at the age of 5 to 8. 

It's because the manufacturer have designed this equipment from high quality materials which makes it highly durable to withstand kids' rough handling.

Aside from durability, Bounty Hunter Junior comes with simple sensitivity and discrimination dial settings.

2. Elenco Metal Detector

Elenco Metal Detector is actually a cheap metal detector with a price of below $30. 

But it's not the price that makes it perfect for the kids to use, it's actually simplicity of this tool which features two button sensitivity adjustment.

Recommended Metal Detectors for Kids at the Age of 8 and Above


At the age of 8 and above, your kids might be good enough to understand things around. So in order for you to introduce metal detecting as a hobby, what they need is a reliable metal detector designed for complete beginners.

Here are the following metal detectors that I recommend:

1. Bounty Hunter TK4 Tracker IV Metal Detector

2. Garrett ACE 150 Metal Detector

3. Fisher F2 Metal Detector

More details about these three MDs has already been discussed on this post, "Cheap Metal Detectors".

Overall, choosing the right metal detector for your kids will surely gain their interest into metal detecting hobby. 

Introducing them into this kind of hobby is actually good for them because it's both educational and fun. 

They get to learn about local and national history, explore new sites and research about their findings. 

And to ensure that they gain an interest, it may require a few treasure stories consisting of abundance targets such as coins and toys.

Long Range Gold Locator | Does it Really Work?

Some treasure hunters who are searching for large buried cache of treasures are actually using "long range gold locator" (LRL) tool. 

This is actually a type of metal detector which claims that it can locate various hidden targets such as lost items, buried gold, corpse of a dead person and etc... 

Although, there isn't any scientific proofs that can prove if it really works.


Majority of treasure hunters find that long range gold locators simply doesn't work for them. Actually, even myself owns several long range locator tools but I find them not working for me. 

It just doesn't work despite of several actual tests that I already performed.

Long Range Locator L Rod Dowsing Tool


The most common LRL tool is the "L Rod Dowsing" gold detector. Traditional L Rod dowsing tool simply consists of two separate rods that forms like an "L", hence the name "L Rod".

To use an L Rod dowsing tool, the operator must hold the shorter bent portion of the rod like a gun. The rods must be held not so tight where the pointers should be able to rotate freely. 

Do not walk while detecting. It is important to stay and stand still on one spot before performing detection.

The pointer of the L Rod will indicate which direction to follow. Thus, the operator must follow the directions until to the point that the two rods will intersect with one another. 

If this happens, it means that the target is right under or beneath the operator's spot.

Other than the L Rod dowsing tool, there are actually a lot more other designs with different methods on how to use them. 

Regardless of their designs, they are all based on the same concept in detecting a certain target.

Improvised Long Range Locators


Today, a lot of improvised long range locators are being introduced in the market. They are now equipped with electronic circuitry where manufacturers claims that it improves the accuracy of the tool.

Common explanation to the improvement of the tool is that, the device operate at a certain resonant frequency. 

Through the antenna or probe, an electromagnetic signal is being emitted which will in turn act like a magnet that gets attracted into the target object.

And just like the traditional method of operating a dowsing tool, simply follow the directions where the strongest signal is being picked-up by the LRL device.

Most Controversial Issue About Long Range Locators


The most controversial issue that came out against long range locators is the challenge of Mr. Carl from Geotech to all LRL operators. 

This challenge is that, the LRL operators must find the buried target object on a certain area.

Mr. Carl will be the one who will bury the item. Then, the LRL operator will be taken into the area to locate it.

The reward is actually a gold bar and it will be the price given to the one who can locate it using his or her LRL detector.

Unfortunately, no one has ever attempted on the challenge because nobody wanted to accept his conditions. 

Thus, I think that the challenge is still up and perhaps it will only be over once somebody is able to claim the prize.

Overall, there are still some people who claims that long range gold locators are working great for them. 

There are also many interesting stories from my friends about this type of tool that aided them in their search of buried treasures. 

And the best part, LRLs are the cheapest detectors for treasure hunters that are available in the market.

Metal Detector Accessories and Digging Tools

If you are to go out for a metal hunting activity, there are other important accessories that you need to take along. These are accessories such as tools for digging, maps, bags and etc...


When it comes to your metal detector, here are the following accessories that you should bring:

Extra Batteries

If you intend to spend several hours using your metal detector then it's best to take along extra batteries. It would be a hassle running down into the store just to buy new batteries for replacement.

It's not just actually extra batteries for your MD but also spare batteries for your other devices such as flashlight, radio and some other battery-operated items that you intend to bring along with you.

Headphone

The use of headphones can actually help improve better reception of the received signal of your MD. It's because it allows you to hear even the faintest signal that is able to pick up.

On a noisy environment, it's best to use a headphone.

Metal Detector Pin Pointer

Some metal detectors are not good at pin pointing the exact spot of the buried detected item. So in order for you to save time, it is recommended that you should bring a pin pointer MD device.

Scuff Cover

The outside environment can be a bit damaging into your equipment. To provide protection, especially to the control box of your MD, always use a scuff cover when it's not in use.

Clean Cloth for Cleaning

It is important to bring a clean cloth for cleaning both your findings and metal detector after use.

As for your digging operation, here are the following recommended tools that you should bring:

Trowel

If the item picked up by your metal detector isn't too deep then it's best to use a trowel. It's actually best to choose a trowel that is not made out of metal but of "composite material". This is to allow you to run your pin pointer over it without setting the alert that the target is in the trowel.

Shovel

Use a shovel to dig a certain item that is buried at a deep depth. It's because its faster and easier than using a small trowel.

Garden Knife

It is not actually good to use your shovel in cutting roots, grass or any hard vegetation blocking the spot that you need to dig. 

Excessive use of force overtime will soon break the weld of the blade and the handle of the shovel. Thus, it's best suggested to bring a garden knife for cutting purposes.

Plastic Containers or Bag

Bring plastic containers or bag to place your important findings.

Map or GPS Device

If you are not familiar about the area where you are going to conduct your metal detecting activity, it's best to bring a map or GPS device to guide you around.

Overall, bringing these metal detector accessories and tools for digging will surely help you a lot in recovering valuable items.

Satellite Scanner for Treasure Hunting

Many treasure hunters are intrigue about using the satellite to scan buried treasures underground. But, does this kind of technology has already been invented? Let's find out.

In 1980's, a Shuttle Mission had taken some interesting images which revealed a pattern of ancient river drainage below the eastern Sahara desert

Another one was something that looks like a ring structure buried under the Antarctic Ice.

Those images were actually captured through a microwave radar. And, some scientists already have theoretical speculation that microwave radar from satellites can reveal the surface of a dry ground.

Satellite Scanning

To clear the doubts, Dan Blumberg and Julian Daniels from the Ben Gurion University of Negev in Israel had performed an actual test. 

They made used of flat squares of aluminum buried at different depths under the sand. Then, they flew on an aircraft and performed radar sensing on the area.

As a result, Blumberg and Daniel came out with a systematic proof where they had acquired patterns of the buried pieces of metals. This proves that microwave radar detection works.

Satellite Scanning Services


Be advised, especially to all of my fellow Filipino treasure hunters in the Philippines not to believe into those claimed satellite scanners. 

These people are scams who will just grab your money in exchange of pointing some random locations for you to dig. You will not just waste your money but your time and energy.

In my own personal opinion, Satellite Scanning is still at its early developmental stage. And if it happens that it already exists, it won't be available for public use. 

The Military and NASA will surely keep them as top secret device.

Other than that, the use of satellite will cost an expensive amount of money. Some serious large amount of money that an average Joe cannot afford.

Benefits of Satellite Scanning Technology


If a satellite scanner has been invented and it is working the way how everybody expect it to be then, as stated above the Military or NASA will take hold of it. 

And in the name of science, they will utilize it for the purpose of discovering long lost structures, fossils and other archaeological objects.

In the Military, they are going to use it to detect areas with landmines, enemy underground tunnels and other purposes to detect enemy movements in the ground. And for NASA, they can use it to discover the surfaces of some planets and moons.

Satellite Scanner used for treasure hunting is probably not on the list unless those large organization needs some funding.

You are probably thinking, "When would this amazing technology becomes available for public use?". If you ask me, maybe it will become available in the next 30 to 50 years from now. 

Or maybe, it will never become available for public use due to some bad circumstances when used in a wrong or improper way.

But as of now, it's still best to settle down on cheap metal detectors.