Hunting in the Rain

[DukeOBass]

Has anyone figured out something that could be used as a plug for the headphone jack on the machine so that moisture doesn't get into it if you're hunting in the rain with the wireless pack in your pocket?

I came across some rubber feet but the stem is a little to wide to go into the jack opening.

 

[CopyTech99]

I thought there was a screw on cap stored inside of the headphone jack unit to cover connector.

 

[DukeOBass]

I think that's just for when the headphone module is removed to connect water proof headphones.

 

[Larry (IL)]

It takes about 15 seconds to remove the headphone module and put the dust cap on. The cap really isn't even needed for the rain, it just keeps dust/dirt out of the connector.

 

[Overvoltage]

I don't use the headphone adapter so I keep the screw on cap on all the time.

 

[GKMan]

Pretty much the same here... It is awkward looking without it but I suppose I already look strange enough crawling around under bushes alongside the road with my detector.

 

[DukeOBass]

So you're using the waterproof headphone then or no?

 

[GKMan]

When it is raining out I were my Koppen rain coat and pants which has a nice big hood so I can were the headphones underneath it.

 

[DukeOBass]

This post can be deleted so it doesn't confuse anyone. I just took the headphone adapter off and saw that I would screw the plastic bolt into the waterproof headphone socket and then use my wireless (tucked inside something like a rain jacket, of course) and then I can detect in the rain. Sorry.

 

[GKMan]

I just looke back and noticed I didn't answer your question. I DO NOT use waterproof headphones... But I guess it's all a moot point now...

 

[DukeOBass]

I assumed the headphones you normally use were under the hood of your Koppen wear. How heavy is that stuff? Is it stifling to wear during a summer shower?

 

[GKMan]

It's alot better than one of those older style yellow rain coat.

This is the kind I have and I am really happy with it since it does "breath", has big pockets, and a big hood. My only complaint would be that it is a bit tight around the armpits so If I could do it again I may have got one size up.

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11165121&lmdn=Brand&cp=4406646.4413874.12019863.12109864

Hopefully I won't be spanked for posting a link

 

[DukeOBass]

I'm thinking about just picking up an Extra Large Shower Cap at Walmart. That way Don't have wear anything hot over my Tee shirt.

 

[GKMan]

eeeehhh. well, I suppose it would work. Of course the rain would drip down your back... I am picturing me walking around with a shower cap on my head alongside of the road with my detector in hand. I think I would be even more worried about being picked up for mental observation...

 

[DukeOBass]

LOL!!! LOL!!! ROFL !!! What a picture!!!

I usually wear a cravat under the back part of my hat and down the back of my neck so I don't get sunburned.

 

[DukeOBass]

The sun is starting to break out here in Central PA. I'm not getting out today though. I have to be back in at the church at 5:30. I play bass guitar for our Saturday evening rockin' contemporary service and I have yet to eat today.

The wife will let me go tomorrow. She's very supportive!

 

[GKMan]

I am working today so not detecting for me, plus the weather isn't great. It could be a hurricane outside right now and I wouldn't know it....What a nice wife! We have two kids so it will be difficult to get out detecting on Mother's Day...