Our OregonDiscovery Team went on hundreds of beachcombing and rockhounding adventures and learned what you need to make your trip fun and productive (not frustrating and miserable).
I took the guesswork out of what you need and saved you time shopping and reading annoying reviews from much less entertaining writers than me.
Buy once, buy quality, and let it serve you through the years and thousands of trips.
Here are our top-rated beachcombing gear picks for Oregon or anywhere else (Cancun, too; I am still looking for the Rolex in the sand!)
Sand Dipper Beach Scoop
Say goodbye to backaches and make your beachcombing experience even more enjoyable with the convenience of the Sand Dipper.
The Sand Dipper Beach Scoop is a popular tool among beachgoers and treasure hunters for several reasons.
Sand Dipper Beach Scoop
Sand Dipper Beach Scoop is a practical and durable tool that enhances the beachcombing and treasure-hunting experience, making it a popular choice for enthusiasts seeking efficiency and versatility in their beach adventures.
Whether you're searching for seashells, coins, jewelry, or other treasures, this tool enhances the efficiency of your search. The perforated scoop allows for quick drainage, revealing the contents of each scoop and facilitating the retrieval of valuable items.
- Prevents Back Pain
- Picks Stuff At Hard-to-Reach Places
- Can Be Used As a Hiking Pole
- Checks The Safety Of The Area
- Keeps Aggressive Wildlife At Bay
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Hazlewolke Metal Detector
This metal detector is a very affordable tool every family member can use. It brings more fun to beachcombing if you do it with loved ones.
If beachcombing is a serious hobby where you are looking for valuables, Hazlewolke will increase your efficiency and quality of the finds.
Hazlewolke Metal Detector
The Hazlewolke Metal Detector is a prime choice for beginners and seasoned treasure hunters.
This detector combines advanced technological features with an exceptionally user-friendly design, making it ideal for anyone searching for lost artifacts, coins, or jewelry.
- Beginner-Friendly Interface: Large backlit LCD (50% bigger), easy-to-use silicone buttons.
- Enhanced Depth: Detects a quarter coin up to 10" underground.
- Advanced Filtering: Minimizes junk finds and saves time.
- "Find Your Gold": Engineered for easy start, exploring, and finding treasures.
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CKG Sand Scoop for Metal Detecting
This is the ultimate upgrade to the shovel, which comes in a package with a metal detector above.
CKG Sand Scoop helps get the item you detected FAST! Quickly scoop the area and retrieve it.
At first sight, it might appear like an unnecessary tool. After all, you can just put your metal detector aside and use your hands and shovel to get the detected metal object out.
But now, imagine putting the detector down, kneeling, getting the shovel out, and digging. If you do it for every quarter, dime, and nickel, beachcombing will stop being fun pretty fast.
With the CKG Sand Scoop, you can get your items out FAST. You don't even have to put a metal detector aside. Have the tool in the opposite hand and get coins (and other things) faster than Mario on meth!
And the best part is this solid construction tool will last you a lifetime! I probably gathered enough quarters with it to pay for the sand scoop already!
CKG Sand Scoop for Metal Detecting
The CKG Sand Scoop designed for metal detecting offers a convenient solution for retrieving coins and valuable metal objects from sand or soil with minimal effort.
Simply scoop out over the targeted area indicated by your metal detector. This is solid but lightweight tool will last you a lifetime! I probably gathered enough quarters with it to pay for the sand scoop already!
- Scoop: Anti-corrosion and wear-resistant stainless steel
- Handle: Exceptional strength and corrosion resistance carbon fiber
- Metal Detecting Bag
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Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles
Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles is a fantastic addition to your kit for hikes (beachcombing-related or not!).
This is a handy item for someone with a knee injury like me. While I can walk on a flat surface for a while with no problem, as soon as some elevation is involved and I have a load like a backpack full of items, my old injury surfaces.
In addition to current and past injuries, it is also helpful for people with artificial hips, knee replacement, and similar procedures.
However, even if you have nothing mentioned above, trekking poles can still be a lifesaver for extended hikes. You will decrease the pressure on various parts of your lower body and, as a result, no back, knee, foot, or hip pain the following day after the adventure!
My favorite part is that the poles are collapsible, weighing only 7.6 oz (215 grams) each! This way, you can use it for the walk, fold it, put it away, and get your trusty metal detector and sand scoop!
Also, trekking poles double as safety equipment! When you walk on or around the rocks, use poles for balance and traction.
If you are unlucky enough to be caught by a sneaker wave, ram them into the sand or gravel to remain stable and resist the water pulling you into the ocean.
Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles
The Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles are designed to enhance your experience whether you're beachcombing, snowshoeing, or navigating rugged terrains while hiking.
The trekking poles can help you to establish and maintain a consistent rhythm, enhance stability, increase your average speed, and rest your arms. In potentially hazardous situations such as crossing rivers or navigating slippery surfaces like mud, snow, or rocks, these poles help to prevent accidents. Finally, they play a crucial role in minimizing impact on your knees, legs, ankles, and feet.
- Lightweight and compact
- Sturdy and durable 100% carbon fiber
- Ergonomic cork handle
- Retractable and foldable with metal locks
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Earth Pak Waterproof Dry Bag
While I use hard boxes for my beachcombing finds and smaller items, a large dry bag is mandatory for clothes, phones or larger items like cameras.
I prefer the 30-liter model because it is small enough to function as an addition to your load-out or fit in a backpack, yet it is big enough to be a stand-alone backpack (it has shoulder straps, too!).
This is a great addition for any outing near water (it floats!) or where rain is expected. Frankly, the price is so laughable for a well-built and rugger piece of gear; I already want to pick up a few more after looking at the Amazon page (orange or yellow?)
Earth Pak Waterproof Dry Bag
Earth Pak Waterproof Dry Bag keeps all your stuff dry during beachcombing, crossing rivers or creeks, boating, rafting, hiking, fishing, and camping. Different sizes are available.
- Waterproof phone case is included
- Lightweight and easy to fold
- Floats and keep your belonging dry
- Equipped with backpack style shoulder straps plus a sternum strap for stability
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Portable Waterproof Dry Box
This is one of the most important, yet commonly forgotten, items (and cheap, too!) A dry box is a dual-purpose piece of gear.
Firstly, you can use it to protect valuable items like phones, GPS navigators, and wallets from the river water, rain, and those pesky sneaker waves during beachcombing, boating, and other exciting outdoor adventures.
Secondly, you can use it to preserve the fragile and the most prized finds. While you can throw your agates into the backpack, items like sand dollars can easily be crushed.
Usually, what I do is have two sizes of boxes—a smaller one for electronics and the wallet and a larger one for other items.
Make sure to get something to wrap fragile treasures you find because if one sand dollar crushes another one in a protective box, it defeats the purpose.
Seahorse 56 OEM Portable Waterproof Dry Box
Seahorse 56 OEM Portable Waterproof Dry Box is the smaller of my two top choices. I have it in bright yellow and keep my phone, wallet, GPS, and satellite phone (remove the antenna so it would fit in it).
The distinct color choice not only allows for quick identification but also serves as a personal touch to easily spot my dry box amidst other gear. Alternatively, a clear plastic version is available for those who prioritize visibility. Other colors are available.
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Avlcoaky Waterproof Dry Box
Avlcoaky Outdoor Waterproof Dry Box is a is a large container to keep all your stuff dry during boating, kayaking, fishing, and camping.
- Can be used as a fishing tackle box organizer
- Can float in the water
- Keeps water, dust, and mud off of your devices
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Top-Rated Beachcombing Gear: Conclusion
So here it is.
Beachcombing might appear like an easy pastime; just wander around the beach and see what you can find. And you certainly can do it.
But with the right equipment, you will have much more fun and find more collectibles!
Our top-rated beachcombing gear picks will make the outing more enjoyable and productive.
If you need more general outdoor gear (for the beach and beyond), check out my guide here.
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