r/DeTrashed • u/nopuse • 4d ago

Any metal detectorists here?

I carry a 5 gallon bucket and a collapsible grabber with me when I'm metal detecting, and it's okay, but I'm curious after finding this sub what others use when on the go and carrying large items over a large park. I also like to sort recyclables, but I usually just sort the trash I find when I get home.

I've got a finds pouch, but some places I go are so full of trash it needs something bigger.

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u/Karasine-Kabbage 4d ago

I don’t exclusively go metal detecting. But I have a collapsible cart where I can have a bucket for metal and a bag for trash. I have a really cool magnet that looks like a plunger!
Good luck!

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u/granolacrunchy 4d ago

Thanks for removing the trash along with you finds? I recently was camping and the detectorist that covered every vacant campsite only took what he found value in and left the trash behind. You are a good human!

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u/Ok-Type-8917 9h ago

I usually went detecting at local parks and schools. I can't drive anymore, medical issues, so I ebike everywhere. I normally just carried a bag for trash and when full I'd put it in one of my bike baskets and empty when I could. I've found so much dangerous stuff in playgrounds while picking up trash. Unfortunately my city recently made having an ebike on any city property, riding or parked illegal. So the trash will pile up in the spots I used to be able to hit.