Detecting at NIGHT

dcast703 · Feb 22, 2014

I'm sure there is a thread on this already somewhere but this site is pretty difficult for me to use sometimes... but I've seen a few posts mentioning detecting at night.

What tips can I get here about it? Do you use one of those low-brightness red flashlights from the military? Is there a light on your detector? One of those head lamps? A lot of places have rules about being there after a certain time like 10pm..

Tips? Photos of rigs? Processes? Anything? I am interested in trying it out.

usarmychris · Feb 22, 2014

I use a headlamp that has adjustable brightness on it. I love detecting at night, it is so quiet that you get a better chance to hear those faint high tones and you really get to just listen to what your machine is telling you.

norbyx · Feb 23, 2014

Depending on where you live it can be fun ... A headlight is the thing you will need since you will need your other hands for detecting and digging. Now if I were to detect at night I wouldn't wear headphones since I would like to hear if someone, or something, is approaching me.

zeemang · Feb 23, 2014

Get yourself a ball cap with led's built in to the bill of the hat, work great and no messing around... ebay has em cheap...

ks coyote · Feb 23, 2014

usarmychris said:
I use a headlamp that has adjustable brightness on it. I love detecting at night, it is so quiet that you get a better chance to hear those faint high tones and you really get to just listen to what your machine is telling you.

+1. My DFX has a backlight which is a big plus too. Except for a run in with a skunk hunting at night has been a lot of fun.

docbars · Feb 23, 2014

I like to night hunt too , but just depends on your surroundings :grin:

Dangit · Feb 25, 2014

There are three of us that hunt a lot at night - especially in the Summer. Like they say, adjustable head lamp and go get'em. If area is a little shady, hunt with a buddy.

Do your work in the day and play at night!

deliveryboy · Feb 25, 2014

I hunt at night all the time and prefer the dark. I think your sense of hearing is heightened when you vision gets limited. I only use the light on my propointer when I get down to recover the targets. My vision adapts to the low light after a bit so I can see the coil enough to pinpoint the target, although some of my coils are white and easily visible.

I prefer not to light myself up and attract bugs, nosy people, etc, but that's just me.

Also I use Tesoros and do not believe in TID screens so it may be different for those who do rely on the screens.

Bassinsmitty · Feb 26, 2014

Good info I'll have to give this a try. Sounds interesting!

Detecting at NIGHT

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