Round 10 - 49
Playgrounds are always a mixed bag – high traffic means lots of drops, but also tons of modern junk. I decided to give this one another go, but this time under the cover of night, exactly one week after my daytime session.
Why night? Cooler temps, zero crowds, and that quiet focus where every beep feels amplified. Plus, sometimes the machines behave a little differently in the dark (or maybe it's just me getting dialed in!).
I geared up with my detector, headlamp (or flashlight setup – crucial for seeing plugs and avoiding trips!), and headed out.
The plan was simple: revisit the areas I hit before, check for missed signals, and sweep the spots I might have skipped in the daylight rush.
The result? 6 clad pennies – nothing flashy, but solid pocket change and proof that fresh drops keep coming even in hunted ground.
These little coppers were scattered, some shallow, some requiring a careful dig to avoid missing them. No silver, no wheats this time, just honest modern clad that adds up over sessions.
And the trash? Oh man, lots of i – pull tabs, foil wrappers, bottle caps, bits of aluminum from playground equipment, you name it.
Playgrounds are trash magnets, especially around swings, slides, and mulch areas. Every other signal seemed to be junk, but that's the game: dig the iffy ones because you never know when a penny hides among the foil. I bagged it all and left the site cleaner than I found it.
Night hunting changes everything – the beam of light on the coil, the quiet satisfaction of each find, and that peaceful feeling of being out there solo while the world sleeps.
Returning to a spot so soon showed me how quickly things turn over; what was hunted last week still had a few keepers waiting.
Lessons from the hunt:
- Night hunts = stealth mode and better concentration.
- Re-hitting spots pays off, even shortly after.
- Trash is part of the deal – dig it, remove it, and keep swinging.
- Clad pennies might not be exciting, but they keep the hobby funded and the motivation high!
If you're thinking about trying night detecting at parks or playgrounds, go for it – just be respectful, use good lighting, and pack out all trash. It's a different vibe, but super rewarding.
What's your experience with night hunts? Do you find more clad in the dark, or is it all about the peace and quiet?
Share your stories in the comments – and if you've got a favorite playground spot that keeps giving, spill the beans (without doxxing the location, of course)!
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