These days, hunting for buried treasure doesn’t require a compass and an old map. The best metal detectors make it easy and fun to unearth hidden treasure, whether you’re out on an adventure or simply ...

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Editor's Note: January 29, 2026: We've checked to make sure that our recommendations are still available and competitively priced. We’re in the process of testing a new round of metal detectors to ...