Experimenting with my Fisher F19 metal detector by making it smaller to carry in my backpack hiking

[@tinman7130]

Ahh DC you proved up and now can proceed for two more sites to detect. Satisfying way to spend a Not Thursday

[@procabAD]

Home improvement stores have telescoping poles that are used by painters for about $20. They thread into the end of a paint roller or drywall sanding pads that can be modified to fit your coils. Modification of these basic pieces should be fairly simple.

[@mezellenjohnson2753]

What a great idea Charlie and it worked so well for you. There are ways to make life easier and you just made your exploring much easier sweetheart. It will give you extra time too I imagine, and you spend a lot in the woods exploring which I do enjoy watching. Good luck and happy hunting and hiking my friend God bless you and NinJen love and hugs Mary-Ellen LFOD UK

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

I got some carbon fiber tubing and did that for my AT MAX it's great to pack it in and once I'm on a site it's versatile I can use the coil and sling the control head over my shoulder or attach the other pieces and stand upright swing as usual. Necessity! It's a mother for inventor's! But we get the job done!👍

[@mr.digger9375]

Cool detector hack, Charlie. Wondering if you ever thought about picking up a minelab go find? Small and very portable. I saw a used one on CL locally for under $100 the other day. GL and HH

[@davestelling]

Spring is almost here, Charlie!

[@joyceclark8476]

Hey Charlie, what a great idea. It worked. You confirmed both sites. Knowing you and with some other viewers comments, you will make it work even better. Very cool Not Thursday. Joyce ❤️🇺🇸🙏

[@mezellenjohnson2753]

XOXOXO

[@hirnlegorush]

hey Charly... dunno what deal you guys have with Fisher but instead of cobbling something together you really should look into another detector.I have only a Simplex but its always in my Rucksack-its collapsible and fits ok with standart coil-even better with the smallest one! If i were you ,with a noice yt channel,who detects every day, i would for sure get me an xp deus or even better a deus2! ...it doesnt get any better,smaller and lighter( & pricier lols) than that! Looking forward to detecting season 2022 :)

[@Seabeagle10]

If I haven't had medical issues. I would been out metal detecting. It's been on my bucket list, for years.

[@warrensidney5063]

I'm a 71 yr old 100% disabled vet. I have not let my medical disabilities define how I was going to live my life. I go prospecting for gold and coin shoot using metal detectors. I mentored a young blind man who wanted to learn how to metal detect! I met another gentleman with medical issues and we have become great hunting partners! We don't hunt every day and we understand if one of us is not up to going out. It gives our wives peace of mind knowing that if something happens to one of us while we're out, the other is there to make sure we get medical attention. Fortunately, we have not had a situation arise. Find a good metal detector you can afford, maybe even find a hunting partner, and get out and enjoy this great hobby and check off one of your bucket list items!! Best wishes for successful hunting!

[@daisymay4183]

Boy the terrain in the beginning WOOF! But you made it thru and proved that the 2 old sites you found years ago were lived in. Now in future videos I'm excited to see what comes out of them. Great video. Thanks Charlie

[@BjMrozek2010]

always look forward to enjoying adventures with you guys

[@Greengrass1972]

Great idea Charlie, it worked, you could even add more little sections, some wing nuts and you can stand up again, very good, nicely done

[@jlamont2367]

Wow, that experiment worked! I’m still amazed at how well you read the land/surroundings. I try to see what you explain but maybe it’s not that visible on video. Anyways, good job and I look forward to seeing your next modifications.

[@randallalan4221]

Some years back I would backpack an old Tesoro Bandido with a 3-piece breakdown pole into a now heavily wooded WW1 training camp dumpsite. Backpacking made it much easier to meander thru the woods and at the same time stay low-profile.

[@MNpicker]

I like the newest addition to your EDC.. definitely gonna be a good one 👍

[@jerrydineen2827]

That was a good idea Charlie. I can see where you need something like that!

[@DigginWithDeej]

Interesting way to accomplish your goal Charlie

[@markattardo]

Great idea Charlie! A collapsible camera monopod might help you stay vertical while you check possible sites.

[@hermitdan2472]

Tis the season to be diggin!

[@denniswhite9557]

Thank you DC for the tour today T.I.N.Y.T. IV been incorporating my DJI FPV Drone in my search for new locations between October and may you can see everything really good plus I have a safe 6 mile connection with the drone I wright down gps Cordinance I found a few places for the coming year ill see how this go's thank you again for the trek

[@ChrisLincolnHomes]

Nice. I like the EDC reference.

[@dagwoodacid]

What a cool set up!

[@ablebakermilitaria2234]

Hi Charlie, try using a telescoping baton. They are extremely sturdy and relatively light and I don’t believe that NH classifies it as a weapon.

[@nighteagle317]

Cool idea Charlie! Cheers ,Paige

[@bobsaget0429]

hey just a thought you could ditch the handle completely and quickly just find a branch at your destination and cut it down and screw it on fairly quickly, that way you could still have a long handle to swing with.

[@TheReal-HeeHaw]

Enjoyed watching N.T once again ✌

[@TheDakotaRed1]

Oh, this got me thinking...👍

[@wolfmeisterschmid6269]

If a walking stick/staff is feasible option for the areas that you hike in you might want to cobble a way to attach metal detector to one. that way the staff does double duty and makes it cost effective for the extra weight. just a idea. I personally have trouble just walking to my car. LOL

[@keithrayeski3147]

🤣🤣 FIVE MORE MINUTES!! I had flashbacks to my youth!!🤣🤣

[@doublebearded9951]

Hey man, check out the Eberlestock LoDrag packs with the scabbard! I use one to haul my Garrett AT around and it works perfect without having to take it down! Keep up the awesome content, really enjoy watching brotha!

[@davidcovert4915]

Looks like your experiment was fairly successful. Horse shoe confirms it...lol.

[@DiggingBuddy]

Interesting, I wonder if you could even use a telescopic trekking pole?

[@dennissemkow1299]

Well done

[@SemiErnie]

I was wondering when you was going to make something smaller for your detector

[@patrickmooney4135]

Perhaps an aluminum folding cane would work well as a handle... You could just strap it to the back or side of your pack. Just a thought.

[@diggindumbsht9525]

Nice! Good job.

[@tonydowd8566]

Some wing nuts and lightweight aluminum tubing would sure save your back, and still fit in your pack with minimal weight. Keep swinging. 😁😀

[@oldpelon]

Great video

[@dalemiller4188]

Maybe a small aluminum telescopic pole. Can't wait to see what you come up with.

[@lowracer1]

I keep thinking that aluminum pole would mess with the coil. Aluminum is a metal don't forget.

[@dalemiller4188]

@@lowracer1 Yes you are right. Do they make pvc telescopic poles?

[@lowracer1]

Don't know about pvc. Pvc needs thicker walls so to not be flimsy. They do make carbon fiber ones though.

[@dhankins51]

such a great idea!

[@lowracer1]

Doh....too funny. I was looking at carbon fiber telescoping poles online . Couple quick lock disconnects and it could actually just replace your stock shaft. Should be able to collapse the entire detector down to fit in the pack and then still have a full length detector.

[@larry4762]

Genius. You never stop learning and trying new things. Use an expandable selfie stick.

[@SWWisconsinMetalDetecting]

👍 What a great idea 👍

[@spectrumbill6775]

Brilliant!

[@akinhead2234]

Hey Charlie mornin

[@jamiedanforth9442]

Charlie the Mad Scientist!!

[@johnharms6178]

how heavy was that pack-

[@douglasnelson4117]

Charlie you could allways. use an onsite. Stick to attach. Too -- to swing with.👣👣👣🌲👁. Length. Squatch chop. Be careful not to use theirs????- off site edge👣🌲🌲🌲👁🌲👁🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲

[@bleirdo_dude]

Do you believe a Bigfoot/Sasquatch exists?

[@istepheniadeluca8531]

🏆🏆🏆🏆🇺🇸💪Charlie = Imagination, Creativity, & Awesome 👍 🎥 🥇

[@evankibbe590]

That was cool 😎 At least your pack doesn't weigh 50 pounds !!!!! 😊😊😊😊😊

[@richardcolbert6264]

👍👍

[@bleirdo_dude]

Plot twist: Charlie is making more room in the pack for more booze & smoke...

[@Rustybucket303]

Nice way to down size your gear, happy hunting bud.

[@johnharms6178]

lets get the shack gang going again-

[@chickadeedeedee371]

👍🏻❤️🇨🇦

[@ashleigh2491]

I don’t get it . You’ve got 2 free hands. Surely not too hard to hold a detector in one hand

[@jjsmith8956]

Yankee Ingenuity!

[@QuestForDetails]

two zip ties and a branch....

[@garthkeck2003]

Just keep on detecting. Its intoxicating.

[@bleirdo_dude]

The Detecting Dopamine is better than the Holy Dopamine Ghost via Placebo Faith. The DD atleast lets you explore reality.

[@AussieAl420]

Only for use in places you aren't allowed to detect.🤣😂🤣👊👍✌️🇦🇺