Description
The pouch is the most-used piece of gear a detectorist owns that never gets a review: every target you dig passes through it, and every hunt starts by buckling it on. The Minelab Finds Pouch is Minelab's own, as pictured: open-top main pocket, a side pocket and three tool loops, a black waist belt with a quick-release buckle, grey and black with the Minelab logo.
At a glance
Genuine Minelab Finds Pouch, part 3011-0488, UPC 811493014937. Minelab's own listing: Minelab Finds Pouch. Sold by History Seekers Metal Detectors, an authorized Minelab dealer; same-brand fitment, Minelab's own description, nothing invented.
Why this part
Minelab describes the pouch exactly: an open-top design so you can drop in a find one-handed with a target you have not even looked at yet, side pockets that keep the tools within reach, and a waist strap that keeps both hands free for the detector and the digger. The photo adds the three tool loops on the front and the quick-release buckle on the belt. Minelab also makes the point that it carries the litter you collect along the way, so the site is cleaner when you leave; the rubbish and finds bags ride in it for exactly that.
Which Minelab machine is this for?
| Machine or coil | Fits? | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Any Minelab detector, any detectorist | Yes | Brand-neutral belt pouch. |
| Vanquish, X-Terra and EQUINOX owners | Yes | The pouch Minelab pairs with its coin and relic machines. |
Specs and what they mean in the field
| Spec | Value (Minelab) | What it does for you |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Open-top main pocket, side pocket, three tool loops (Minelab; as pictured) | One-handed drops, tools in reach. |
| Carry | Black waist belt with quick-release buckle (as pictured) | Hands free. |
| Colour | Grey and black, Minelab logo (as pictured) | |
| Included | 1 Minelab Finds Pouch (Minelab) | Genuine Minelab part 3011-0488, UPC 811493014937. |
Using it and keeping it working
Buckle it on your digging side so the pouch is where your hand already goes, keep the pinpointer in a loop and the finds in the main pocket, and tip the rubbish out at the truck. Rinse the sand out after a beach day and let it dry open.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the pouch have?
An open-top main pocket, a side pocket and three tool loops on the front, with a black waist belt and quick-release buckle, as pictured and as Minelab describes it.
Does it work with any detector?
Yes. It is a belt pouch for finds and tools; the brand of the detector does not matter.
Is it waterproof?
It is a fabric pouch for carrying finds and tools, not a dry bag; rinse it after salt and let it dry.
What comes in the box?
One Minelab Finds Pouch, per Minelab.
Is this a genuine Minelab part?
Yes, Minelab part 3011-0488, sold by History Seekers, an authorized Minelab dealer.
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. We run the Minelab machines these parts fit, and the person who answers your call has swapped a skidplate at the truck more than once. Every purchase keeps everyday Americans working.
History Seekers Metal Detectors is an authorized Minelab dealer; every part we sell is genuine Minelab. Call 256-284-2247 if you are not sure which part your machine takes; we will check the part number against your model before you order. Because at History Seekers, the story is more important than the artifact.
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