If you are already familiar with your metal detector and you are armed with the necessary knowledge and expertise, you can now proceed to the next important factor which is identifying great spots to do your treasure hunting. Among the 'hot spots' or the best sites where you can begin your metal detecting ventures are: Local parks These are among the best spots for treasure hunters because of the constant stream of visitors. Finding The Perfect Areas The second tip which you should remember is to find the areas where you would want to look for lost items and make sure that you have already researched about these places. It is understandable if you want to go outright to these areas; however, it will be very much helpful if at least you will take the time out to know some background regarding these places first. Plastic containers Different sizes of plastic containers are also important because they will be the ones to house your finds. You can choose those containers with adjustable slots to accommodate the size of the treasures you've found. Spare batteries If you're planning to spend long hours in detecting metals, then make sure you have spare batteries with you. Having The Right Skills In metal detecting, aside from having the right equipment, it is also important to have the right attitude. You may not exactly be good at finding items at first but with the right amount of practice and dedication, you can certainly increase your skills in this type of activity. What's more, it is extremely important that you take care of your metal detector's condition so that even after long period of usage, it will still be efficient in finding lost items underground. Weight Of Equipment The fourth thing that you need to consider is the weight of your metal detector. Since metal detecting can entail you to go for long hours, it is important that you can carry your metal detector for the entire activity of metal detecting. Among the very crucial ones are earphones, which help you interpret signal better; scuff cover to protect your detector and to provide your control box with water proofing; and trowel, which you will need to dig up. Other accessories that come in handy when detecting metals are headlamps or flashlight, plastic containers, and extra batteries.