Ok I hope I am not going to be too cheeky but here goes I am planning to head to WA in next few months and I am asking for anyone to advise me on what I should take in regards to being in the pilbara and Kimberly's I will be out in the bush for six weeks at a time so um yeah and what might be the better detector for the ground and did I read right no power tools ??
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This might sound rude but if you have to ask such super basic questions then you really shouldnt be going bush for "6 weeks at a time" .
Do you realise that if going for 6w you are going to be towing a trailer? So your car can carry 4litres/day water x 42 days =160 litres per person minimum? Plus 6w food, 6w fuel, which unless you are not moving at all is gonna be a conservative 1hour every 2 days so 24hrs driving worth so prob 300 litres fuel needed ,on top of your main there-n-back-again requirements! So with just fuel, food and water for 2 people you are +600kg.
6w at a time out bush isnt a detecting holiday but a serious odyssey requiring major planning in its own right.
Suggest start smaller like being no more than 2 hrs out of town, do 6 days and then back to town on the 7th for a pub meal & restock/sanity break. If you can do that 6x back to back then you might be ready to do 2-3w. After a couple of those you will be ready for 6w knowing what you NEED to take and equally important what you really dont need at all. You will answer your own question
The only detectors you should consider are the 7000,6000,5000,4500 and 2300 as these will def handle the ground. If they cant then nothing will.
If you are swinging 8 hrs a day then the 6000 is by far the most attractive but if you have to ask the "which detector" question then unless you hit the motherlode then you wont be spending 6w x8hrs at a time detecting as no-one goes from not having a detector to Pro level hours in one hit.
Love your enthusiasm though.
Do you realise that if going for 6w you are going to be towing a trailer? So your car can carry 4litres/day water x 42 days =160 litres per person minimum? Plus 6w food, 6w fuel, which unless you are not moving at all is gonna be a conservative 1hour every 2 days so 24hrs driving worth so prob 300 litres fuel needed ,on top of your main there-n-back-again requirements! So with just fuel, food and water for 2 people you are +600kg.
6w at a time out bush isnt a detecting holiday but a serious odyssey requiring major planning in its own right.
Suggest start smaller like being no more than 2 hrs out of town, do 6 days and then back to town on the 7th for a pub meal & restock/sanity break. If you can do that 6x back to back then you might be ready to do 2-3w. After a couple of those you will be ready for 6w knowing what you NEED to take and equally important what you really dont need at all. You will answer your own question
The only detectors you should consider are the 7000,6000,5000,4500 and 2300 as these will def handle the ground. If they cant then nothing will.
If you are swinging 8 hrs a day then the 6000 is by far the most attractive but if you have to ask the "which detector" question then unless you hit the motherlode then you wont be spending 6w x8hrs at a time detecting as no-one goes from not having a detector to Pro level hours in one hit.
Love your enthusiasm though.
Thanks I know they were simple questions thank you for the input I realize that some of the things i was asking was complete newbie questions but I have also lived in the bush before that was why I was asking questions about detectors never used one before and what sort of tools I should be taking to minimise weight and be successful as a hobby again thank you again for the advice I will take that under advisement (any other advice would be appreciated it's been a long time since I have been out bush so I know alot has changed)
Detector.6k if you can afford
Spare battery x 2. Need 2 for dawn to dusk detecting.
12v charger cable x 2
Spare coil of diff size to main.
Audio of your choice. Wireless nicest but also have backup wired option
Harness with scoop, PLB,water bottle,gps,compass,phone maps etc etc - read Survival thread.
600-900mm prospecting pick. 600 much easier to carry around all day. Buy quality.
Spare pick. Can be 400mm bunnings. If you lose/break your main pick and dont have another then game over.
Long handle shovel which you will have anyway on 4wd
riggers or sailing gloves
you can take pan,screen trowel if you like but plenty of folk dont as water too precious and no dry blow skill
Small crowbar .600-900mm
Dont need dolly pot. Either bring speccies home and dolly there or just crush on your steel jacking plate
Zen attitude.
Thank you for that information i will definitely keep that on board any further advice would be appreciated so thank you again
Fly net, oh God yes, fly net....!
that's all i do 6 days at a time ,after 6 days of a wet washer and arm pits and a#$%holes, on the 7 day it is good to hit the showers and have a recharge
washing done, shower ,tucker restock and pubgrub all recharged and ready for the next week
I write a list of everything i want to take then cross off what i don't kneed
pack lighter
washing done, shower ,tucker restock and pubgrub all recharged and ready for the next week
I write a list of everything i want to take then cross off what i don't kneed
pack lighter
Thanks for that will keep that in mind
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don't forget to get a Miners right for WA, and it is very handy to get the Trilobite map system for your mobile phone, it works via satellite on your phone so just update it when in town then it's good to go. It has all the mining leases for WA on it like live and pending of all types so no excuse to be where your not meant to be
https://trilobite.solutions/maps/
https://trilobite.solutions/maps/
Thanks I didn't know about trilobite map system I will put on my phone right now thanks
If you haven't already found it, here is the official guidance webpage for WA prospecting/fossicking:
https://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/Minerals/Prospectors-fossickers-1525.aspx
https://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/Minerals/Prospectors-fossickers-1525.aspx
Hey there,
I see you’ve never used a detector before, but you’ve spent time out in the bush—and you’re planning to be way out there in WA for quite a while. That sounds like an exciting adventure!
Now, without sounding rude or discouraging your enthusiasm, I’d like to offer some advice—do yourself a favour and get the right guidance before you head off. Proper preparation, the right equipment, and a solid understanding of how to use a detector will make a huge difference—not just in maximising your success, but also in staying safe and ensuring you have a great time rather than dealing with frustration and disappointment.
I strongly recommend planning for not only the trip itself but also a training course to get you started on the right track., Particularly when it comes to outback safety , navigation, and effective detecting techniques.
It’s an investment that will save you time, money, and headaches in the long run.
If you’d like, give me a call—I’m happy to answer all your questions and point you in the right direction.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Cheers,
Jim
I see you’ve never used a detector before, but you’ve spent time out in the bush—and you’re planning to be way out there in WA for quite a while. That sounds like an exciting adventure!
Now, without sounding rude or discouraging your enthusiasm, I’d like to offer some advice—do yourself a favour and get the right guidance before you head off. Proper preparation, the right equipment, and a solid understanding of how to use a detector will make a huge difference—not just in maximising your success, but also in staying safe and ensuring you have a great time rather than dealing with frustration and disappointment.
I strongly recommend planning for not only the trip itself but also a training course to get you started on the right track., Particularly when it comes to outback safety , navigation, and effective detecting techniques.
It’s an investment that will save you time, money, and headaches in the long run.
If you’d like, give me a call—I’m happy to answer all your questions and point you in the right direction.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Cheers,
Jim
Thank you i will be looking forward talking with you about this so many thanks for being so generous with your time regards craig
Thank you for all the help and definitely want to catch up and have a good talk with you
Add a pair of gaiters to the list, that spinifex is hard on the legs and it is every where in the Pilbara, I have found the DD Canvas ones very good. https://doubledleather.com.au/product/16oz-heavy-duty-canvas-gaiters/
And of course, safety gear, epirb ect, a reliable vehicle with a couple of spares its rugged country up there, phone service is patchy to nonexistence when out bush, Telstra gives you the best chance, and be sure to carry plenty of water. Gold is never a certainty. If heading up through Leanora WA consider a detecting course with GoldTalk Leonora, can recommend them, covers everything to do with detectors and info on WA including a lot of their own permission ground to detect, this will give you a great heads up on your detecting journey.
https://www.goldtalkleonora.com.au
Get out there take care and enjoy.
And of course, safety gear, epirb ect, a reliable vehicle with a couple of spares its rugged country up there, phone service is patchy to nonexistence when out bush, Telstra gives you the best chance, and be sure to carry plenty of water. Gold is never a certainty. If heading up through Leanora WA consider a detecting course with GoldTalk Leonora, can recommend them, covers everything to do with detectors and info on WA including a lot of their own permission ground to detect, this will give you a great heads up on your detecting journey.
https://www.goldtalkleonora.com.au
Get out there take care and enjoy.
Thank you for that i will look into this for sure
What you are planning is not a cheap trip. I have to assume then that you have good financial resources. I would then suggest you buy a 6000 now.
With a very good detector in hand, you can then pack up what youhave and make camp detecting in the Victorian goldfields for a week without going into the nearest town every other day. The conditions in Victoria will be easier than in WA but at least you will get some idea of the requirements for a much longer 6 week stay in the bush in even more challenging conditions.
Access to prospecting ground in Victoria is also far easier under a basic miner's right than in WA where additional permits need to be organised in advance. That is another thing to address.
It is all well to theorise what you will need, but success depends also on practice and experience, so start on that right now.
With a very good detector in hand, you can then pack up what youhave and make camp detecting in the Victorian goldfields for a week without going into the nearest town every other day. The conditions in Victoria will be easier than in WA but at least you will get some idea of the requirements for a much longer 6 week stay in the bush in even more challenging conditions.
Access to prospecting ground in Victoria is also far easier under a basic miner's right than in WA where additional permits need to be organised in advance. That is another thing to address.
It is all well to theorise what you will need, but success depends also on practice and experience, so start on that right now.
Yes I am organising a trip in the next 6 weeks to practise thank you for the input I really appreciate this
