Gold-digger Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 (edited) I know this may sound a bit loony but since I have never done any of it before I thought I'd ask advice from you more experience people. One of these days I'm going to get out into the desert and do some digging. But before I go, I want to know what all I should accumulate so I have what I need. Any suggestions will be appreciated and taken seriously. I already have the following:shovel, buckets,metal detector, gold pans, head gear, knee pads, boots, Levi's, sweatshirts, lot's of bottled water. Now if you folks will fill in the blanks, go for it. Also, I want to start collecting maps of the desert areas that might be of interest. If you can give me some hints on where to find them, that would also be much appreciated. I have done some searching but I don't really know how to ask google for what I need.Thanks,Ray Edited February 23, 2014 by Gold-digger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Pan Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Transportation, ya gotta get in and out.A rock hammer.Garden trowl. Small shovels come in mighty handy.Magnifier.Gloves.Lunch/snacks.A partner. Not good to be out and about alone, ya just never know.And most of all, don't forget Fun.Ya gotta have Fun or yer waistin' yer time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold-digger Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share Posted February 23, 2014 Thanks, that's exactly what I'm looking for. And, I don't plan on going alone. But I just want to be ready for the right opportunity to come my way. I want to be able to pull my own weight so to speak. Thanks and keep em coming.Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick in Havasu Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Make sure you choose a partner who is young, strong and enjoys working out!!Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Pan Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 ..and tell him to bring his buddy. Two "mules" are better than none. Look into a couple of local clubs.They are good with beginners to experianced.You should be able to find some one with which to venture out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLNugget Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 (edited) SUNSCREEN, FIRST AID KIT, compass, toiletpaper or baby wipes, limb loppers (depending on area) and a sharp knife. Jeez it takes a lot of stuff ;-). Edited February 23, 2014 by SLNugget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Pan Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 SUNSCREEN, FIRST AID KIT, compass, toiletpaper or baby wipes, limb loppers (depending on area) and a sharp knife. Jeez it takes a lot of stuff ;-)....and that's just the left front pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-2 Charlie Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 T paper , water and a snack , high top boots then a MD or a dry washer and a good ride to get you in and out .join a local club so you have a place to dig without getting in trouble . best way to learn the ropes . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Soloman Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 A POSITIVE attitude, whiskey, good equipment, wet wipes, a good tent and foam rubber to put your sleeping bag on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Dorado Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 T-paper?, I thought you guy were tough and used cactus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Au Seeker Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Make sure your boots are able to resist a snake bite, and now that your list of things to bring is getting bigger, you'll need a backpack to carry it all in, or maybe not if your partner has one and you can get him to carry your stuff for you I second the whiskey as a medicinal treatment in whatever way it is needed . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold-digger Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share Posted February 23, 2014 I definitely like the ideas of whiskey and TP. Very important stuff. All the rest is just add-ons. Thanks everybody, my list is being put together as you reply. Keep them coming.Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLNugget Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 A heavy duty pry bar for rolling boulders over on your pard's foot ;-) ! And. might as well have a come along to smack him with the cable when it slips off the boulder. This is when you apply the whiskey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold-digger Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 I'm getting the idea that maybe I will need a burro or mule. It is starting to sound like a lot to carry. We haven't even gotten to the larger equipment yet. I can see a rebuilt 4 x 4 school bus in my future.Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlakMagnet Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 A gps can be pretty handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold-digger Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 How about one of these? Just saw it on Facebook. What a great rig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold-digger Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 Hey, where'd everybody go? Did I say something wrong? I hate to see this thread come to an end.R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlakMagnet Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 There's only so much one can take... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Pan Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Most important of all,...go and find your sanity! Ya gotta be nuts to wanna get involved in this hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold-digger Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 Ok, I was just enjoying the banter. I guess I'll have to find another thread to get involved in. So much to learn, Geeeesh.Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garimpo Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Hey Bill, my buddy from OKC has been putting a few miles on the snake leggings he bought from you in real snakey country. He loves them and won't leave the truck without them. He had a little set back with his new Garmin GPS the other day. First thing I do when I get out of the truck is turn my GPS on and set it on the truck hood to give it time to lock on. I asked him if he had been practicing and he said yes. So off he goes into the miles of Eucalyptus trees that look the same no matter where you turn.Three hours later he comes back to the pick-up looking beat. He estimated he was 2 miles from the truck and decided to come back for lunch, turned on his GPS and clicked the way-point he wanted and it said the way-point was 27 miles. What he didn't realize was the 27 miles was to my house. He figured he hadn't walked that far so he just kept beeping down a row of trees until he came to a road. Then he guessed he should go to the left, which was correct. Said he had to sit awhile and calm down, thought he was going to have to spend one night and one day before anybody found him. Moral of this story is calm down and get things right before jumping off to find your fortune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LipCa Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Find someone that has done it before TO TAKE YOU. You can have all the above and without any experience there, you might have a very disappointing time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy dog Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 lots of bandages for the blsters you will gert and pain relievers and a big bottle of rhuematism medicine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broken arrow Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Ray, What you need is a Cat. D -8 and the rest above.Also you might want some classifier screens which I have for sale, if interested PM me I think you said you are in the O.C.Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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