Minelab X-Terra Intrepid Metal Detector

£99.98 (Currently On Sale for £84.98!)

For more than 35 years, Minelab have been leading the way delivering top-quality hand-held metal detectors supported by leading technology. Across its metal detectors, the company are focused on delivering units that make metal detecting easy, no matter your skill level. As somewhat of a novice, the ease of use and lightweight design of the X-Terra Intrepid Metal Detector model made it the perfect unit to start with.

The X-Terra Intrepid is designed for those who want to find treasure without any complicated controls. Instead, the whole unit is designed for super easy functionality, with its controls remaining pretty intuitive to use. The metal detector, weighing an impressive, 2.7lbs, is super lightweight making it easy for using for long periods of time without feeling weighed down. I liked that the metal detector can be expanded and collapsed back down, this not only makes it ideal for use at a range of heights (including being small enough for kids to use at its most compact form) but makes the metal detector super easy to store when not in use or to transport to your desired treasure hunting ground.

In terms of functionality, the X-Terra Intrepid Metal Detector features a 3.5-inch screen which is the command central for the unit’s operations. The screen allows you to see and adjust everything from the volume setting to the target group filters, and sensitivity levels, whilst also seeing the identification number of a target on the screen. This identification number is the central thing you’ll be looking at when metal detecting, as this number indicates what types of treasure you’ve found which is especially helpful when using the all-metals setting. The higher the number, the more likely it’s a good treasure find, and the lower, the more chance of it just being some discarded bottle cap. This is ideal during the all-metal detecting mode to filter between rubbish and real treasure, but also during the non-ferrous metals mode which helps pinpoint more valuable treasures so you can locate and uncovering them so much easier. With the target identification on the screen you can make more informed decisions on whether digging for the treasure is worth it or not! Plus, the metal detector has shortcuts which mean you can look for specific types of treasure with just a quick switch over to the coins, custom, or even jewellery settings.

The metal detector uses a 10-inch coil detector head providing a great surface area of searching, and when a treasure is found it alerts the user on the screen accompanied by a beep to make metal detecting super easy. In fact, the coil is completely waterproof and so can be used in beach surf and streams, at a submersible depth of up to 3ft. This waterproofing makes the X-Terra Intrepid perfect for summer beach day adventures or walks through river areas to see what treasures you can uncover.

If you’re interested in getting into the world of metal detecting or are a veteran looking for a compact and lightweight option that is quick and easy to use, the X-Terra Intrepid Metal Detector is a brilliant all round choice. I’d recommend this to anyone wanting to go on a little treasure hunting adventure before the summer ends, and I really think it would make such a fun family day out where everyone can get involved looking and digging for treasure – and especially for such an affordable price in the metal detecting market!

Pros:

• Lightweight and compact design which is easy to transport and store
• Easy to use functions – large screen and various modes make it easy to decide what you want to look for and focus in on this
• Waterproof up to 3ft for easy use no matter the environment

Cons:

• It doesn’t include some of the more complex modes an experienced metal detectorist might desire, but for a beginner with its focus on simplicity, it’s a great entry-level option