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View all →Best Gold Panning Kits and Equipment (2026)
The best gold panning kits, pans, classifiers and snuffer bottles for beginners and enthusiasts, plus what each kit contains and how to start legally.
Nokta Metal Detectors: Complete Brand Guide (2026)
Every current Nokta metal detector compared: FINDX, Simplex, Score, Legend 2, Gold Kruzer and Magnetar, plus coil compatibility and waterproof pinpointers.
Best Metal Detectors for Kids (2026): Real Machines vs Toys, by Age
The best metal detectors for kids, from real entry-level machines to supervised toys, matched to age, arm reach, and whether you hunt dry sand or saltwater.
XP MI-6 Pinpointer Review: Compact Power
In-depth XP MI-6 pinpointer review covering wireless XP integration, waterproofing to 6m, battery life, real-world performance, and when the MI-4 or Garrett is a better buy.
Bounty Hunter Elite 2200 Review: Specs & Verdict (2026)
The Bounty Hunter Elite 2200 is a rebranded Discovery 2200. Real depth, target ID behavior, and whether this single-frequency starter is still worth buying.
Real Beach Metal Detecting Finds: What People Actually Dig Up
What do beach detectorists actually dig up? Real hunt logs, a zone-by-zone find breakdown, beach-reading technique, and the legal access rules to check first.