Taking your long-handled scoop on a trip

[boog]

Will be leaving for Florida soon and was wondering how to take ( more precisely pack ) my 44" scoop. I guess I was just thinking of boxing it up with a name tag on it--but now that the airlines are charging extra for each bag ($25)--wondering if I should ship it ahead by UPS. How does everyone else do it?

 

[arclyt]

if it breaks down then split in half and pack it in your suitcase--i did that till i got a case for the detector--now it flys seperate--fly first class and there is no charge. If you can't break it down you have the wrong scoop--get the one that doe's--make your life easy--HH

 

[hershey1]

Saw your handle in half put a 4 inch bushing inside 2 self drilling screws and you are good to go. I bought a large travel scoop from Detector Depot because I go to FLA. several times a year. My son went with me and we just fixed another one. Put them in a large bag because that aluminum wiil put black smudges on your clothes. HH

 

[Jason in Enid]

Thats why many people buy the 2-piece scoops. If you have a one piece, I honestly would ship it ahead of time, then ship it home. It will far easier than packing and dealing with the airlines.

 

[Micheal_R]

So buy the wooden handle when you get to your destination. They are the ones used for a wheelbarrow or post hole digger. They are around $8.00 to $10.00 at your local hardware store..

That is what I have done when I am traveling. Going to Maui next year. I take the detector, the scoop basket, and buy the handle once I am there in Maui.

Go When I come home, just dispose of the handle. Comparatively inexpensive on the whole.

Calm seas

Micheal

 

[fishercz20]

Sometimes I use my Big Golf bag and put my scoop in there when traveling.