Description
The Equinox 900 is the machine we recommend most under a thousand dollars - and the first thing every new owner discovers is that a detector, two coils, headphones, and chargers do not carry themselves to the field. The EQUINOX 900 Essentials Bundle is Minelab's factory answer: the full 900 kit plus the purpose-built Minelab backpack, in one box under one part number (3720-1001).
At a glance
The Minelab Equinox 900 Essentials Bundle (part 3720-1001) is the full Equinox 900 kit - EQX11 and EQX06 coils, ML85 wireless headphones - plus the Minelab detecting backpack, under one factory part number. Multi-IQ multi-frequency metal detector, IP68 waterproof to 16 ft (5 m), 3-year Minelab warranty. Best for coins, relics, beach and surf, and crossover gold prospecting; beginner through advanced.
History Seekers Metal Detectors is an authorized Minelab dealer; every Equinox 900 Essentials Bundle we sell is new, sourced through Minelab's authorized US distributor, and carries the full 3-year Minelab warranty.
Why the factory bundle instead of piecing it together
Minelab publishes a $1,148 regular price for this bundle and sells it direct at our same price - that is the manufacturer's own math, not a dealer's invented strikethrough. And unlike the dealer-assembled kits filling search results, every piece here is Minelab-built: the backpack is designed around the collapsed 900 and its two coils, not a generic daypack tossed in to pad a listing. One order, and the whole kit moves as one piece - truck, permission, airline overhead.
Technical specs and what they do in the field
| Multi-IQ simultaneous multi-frequency; 4/5/10/15/20/40 kHz singles | Deep silver and small gold register on the same sweep; drop to 40 kHz single for small gold in hot ground. |
| 119 target IDs (ferrous -19 to 0, non-ferrous 1 to 99) | Iron declares itself on its own scale instead of bleeding into good-target numbers. |
| EQX11 11 in (28 cm) + EQX06 6 in (15 cm) coils in every 900 box | Coverage from the 11 in (28 cm) coil, surgical separation in trash from the 6 in (15 cm) - two jobs, one machine. |
| IP68, waterproof to 16 ft (5 m) | Wade, surf-hunt, and work flooded sites. |
| 2.8 lb (1.27 kg), collapses to 24 in (61 cm) | All-day swinging; packs into carry-on luggage. |
| ML85 low-latency wireless headphones included | Crisp responses in sync with your swing. |
| Minelab detecting backpack included | Purpose-built to swallow the collapsed 900, both coils, headphones, and field gear. |
| 3-year Minelab warranty | Detector and coils, backed by an authorized dealer. |
What's in the Essentials Bundle
- Minelab Equinox 900 with EQX11 11 in (28 cm) Double-D Smart coil and skid plate
- EQX06 6 in (15 cm) Double-D coil with skid plate
- ML85 low-latency wireless headphones
- Minelab detecting backpack
- USB charging cable, screen protector, quick start guide
- 3-year Minelab warranty (detector and coils)
Minelab 15% Military Discount
Minelab offers a 15% military discount on Minelab detectors (accessories excluded), and this bundle is built on the Equinox 900. Contact us directly at 256-284-2247 for details and to order with the discount. Not combinable with other promotions or discounts.
Which Equinox 900 bundle is right for you?
Essentials ($1,099) is the organized starting point. The Field Bundle ($1,199) adds the PRO-FIND 40 waterproof pinpointer - the first accessory nearly every detectorist buys. The Recovery Bundle ($1,299) adds the EQX15 15 in (38 cm) coil instead, completing all three coil sizes. The Ultimate Bundle ($1,399) includes both. If you already own a pinpointer and a pack, the standalone Minelab Equinox 900 at $999 is your machine.
Who it is for
Detectorists stepping into a serious multi-frequency machine who want the kit organized and travel-ready from day one: parks and yards on weekdays, a beach week in summer, a relic permission in fall. The 900 grows from motivated beginner to veteran without being outgrown. Honest limits: the Gold mode is real crossover capability, not a deep-nugget specialist; the battery is internal, so there is no field swap; and the ML85 wireless audio stops the moment the control pod goes under water.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a real Minelab bundle or a dealer kit?
A factory Minelab bundle with its own Minelab part number, 3720-1001. Most bundles online are dealer-assembled kits with third-party accessories; this one is packed by Minelab with manufacturer-set pricing, so every component is genuine Minelab under one warranty conversation.
Which coils come in the Essentials Bundle?
Both standard Equinox 900 coils: the EQX11 11 in (28 cm) Double-D and the EQX06 6 in (15 cm) Double-D, each with a skid plate, plus ML85 wireless headphones and the Minelab backpack.
Is the Equinox 900 waterproof?
Yes. IP68 rated and fully submersible to 16 ft (5 m), with a dedicated Beach mode (Beach 1 and Beach 2 profiles) for wet salt sand and surf. The ML85 wireless headphones are for land use; wireless audio does not pass through water, so submerged hunting requires wired waterproof headphones.
Can the Equinox 900 in this bundle find gold?
Yes. The Equinox 900 has a dedicated Gold mode with two profiles (Gold 1 for normal ground, Gold 2 for difficult ground) and a 40 kHz single frequency for small gold, so small nuggets are honestly within reach alongside the rings and jewelry any Multi-IQ machine finds. Serious nugget country at depth calls for a dedicated Minelab gold machine such as the Gold Monster 2000; the 900 prospects credibly while doing everything else.
Essentials or Field Bundle: which one?
The Field Bundle adds the PRO-FIND 40 waterproof pinpointer, the first accessory most detectorists buy anyway. If you already own a pinpointer, the Essentials Bundle is the value pick; if you do not, the Field Bundle saves a second order.
Does this bundle qualify for a military discount?
Yes. Minelab offers a 15% military discount on Minelab detectors (accessories excluded). Contact us directly at 256-284-2247 for details. It cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts.
Is History Seekers an authorized Minelab dealer?
Yes. History Seekers Metal Detectors is an authorized Minelab dealer; every Equinox 900 Essentials Bundle we sell is new, sourced through Minelab's authorized US distributor, and carries the full 3-year Minelab warranty. Your setup questions are answered by detectorists who run Minelab machines on real permissions.
Who you are buying from
History Seekers is a small American business and a working detecting channel: over 1.1 million people follow our hunts on Facebook and YouTube. Everyone here detects, from the top down: gold, relics, coins, jewelry, even float copper. We hunt with the gear we sell, and the person who answers your call has real dirt time. Every purchase keeps everyday Americans working.
The story is more important than the artifact.
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