Best for beginners
The Garrett Pro-Pointer AT (often called the "Garrett Carrot" for its bright orange colour) is a fully waterproof, all-terrain pinpointer designed to speed up target recovery by precisely locating metal objects after a primary detector has found their general area.
Key Features & Capabilities
- Fully Waterproof: Submersible up to 20 feet (6 metres), making it ideal for use in rivers, lakes, and oceans.
- Fast Retune: A quick button press instantly tunes out mineralised ground, saltwater, or narrows the detection field for larger targets.
- Adjustable Sensitivity: Offers three levels of sensitivity to help detect smaller items like gold nuggets more effectively.
- Proportional Response: The intensity of the audio beeps and/or vibration increases as the tip gets closer to the target.
- Single-Button Operation: Controls power, retuning, sensitivity adjustments, and a "Stealth Mode" (vibration only).
- Lost Alarm: After 5 minutes of inactivity (no button presses), the device emits periodic warning chirps to help you find it if misplaced.
Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Operating Frequency | 11.5 kHz |
| Weight | 6.5 oz (approx. 200g) with battery |
| Battery Life | ~30 hours (Alkaline) or ~16 hours (Carbon) on a single 9V battery |
| Operating Temp | -37°C to 70°C (-35°F to 158°F) |
| Built-in Tools | Scraper blade for sifting soil and a moulded ruler (inches/cm) for depth |