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Garrett All Terrain Dig Pouch

Garrett All Terrain Dig Pouch — UK review

Manufacturer Background

Garrett Metal Detectors is a long-established U.S. manufacturer (Dallas, Texas) known for rugged hobby and security detectors since 1964; their accessory line mirrors the AT-series ethos of durability for mixed-terrain hunts.

Key Specifications

    - Two large zippered compartments plus small outer pocket (design for separating treasure and trash)
    - Mesh drainage panels for wet sand and soil sifting (Sourced from outside the UK)
    - Integrated Pro-Pointer holster and lanyard clip points
    - Interior carabiner ring for securing rings and valuables (Sourced from outside the UK)
    - Adjustable belt fits up to approximately 66 inches / 168 cm (UK retailer stated)
    - Approx main pocket size 23 cm x 26 cm x 3 cm; inner zip pocket ~22 cm x 9 cm (UK retailer/eBay listing)
    - Rugged fabric construction; suitable for land and shallow water use

Review — Performance & Use

If your permissions are a rotation of pasture, lightly ploughed arable and the odd day on a windswept beach, the Garrett All Terrain Dig Pouch slots neatly into that reality. The defining feature is the mesh base and panels: on damp pasture and crumbly plough, soil and grit shed out of the bag as you walk, so you don’t lug half a field around after every promising signal. That isn’t theory; it matches the pattern described by UK users who praise how sand and loose soil fall away during a hunt, which keeps weight down and pockets clearer for the next target. Capacity is sensibly split: two large zipped sections let you segregate scrap from keepers, and the small outer pocket is perfect for a few choice finds or a tiny tin for very delicate coins. The integrated Pro‑Pointer holster works well with ‘carrot’‑style pinpointers, and the lanyard anchors take the faff out of tethering. The extended belt length is a practical win: over winter layers or for bigger waists, you’re not improvising with aftermarket straps. Out on pasture, the pouch’s balance matters more than brochure words. Loaded with lead and a couple of chunky horse shoes, the bag still rides flat against the hip, so it doesn’t swing round and nudge the coil when you bend in for the plug. On ploughed or rough, the mesh bottom does double duty: soil drops out, but so can tiny items if you’re careless. The counter is simple—use the zip pockets for anything smaller than a chunky Georgian halfpenny and you’ll be fine. On wet sand or while wading the shallows, the drainage screens earn their keep; water sluices out quickly enough that you’re not carrying a soggy brick after the first wave. Build-wise it feels more tool than fashion—tough fabric, decent stitching, and hardware that doesn’t mind mud. The holster placement is also sensible; you’re not stabbing your thigh when you crouch. Minor gripes? The outer small pocket isn’t as protected as the zipped sections, so don’t make it your only ‘keeper’ stash on bouncy pasture. Some hunters report that when the pouch is totally crammed it bulks out and can brush the coil on short stems; switching the heaviest scrap into the rear section and keeping the front flatter cures it. Compared with slimmer, modular options like the XP Finds Pouch, Garrett’s is the workhorse: bigger, more forgiving, and immediately beach‑friendly. If you’re river‑hopping permissions, rallying on stubble, and sneaking winter pasture days, it covers the lot without overthinking. Specifications such as the mesh drainage, interior carabiner and pocket layout are documented by Garrett (Sourced from outside the UK) and echoed by multiple UK retailers. Overall, for UK farmland and plough it hits that practical sweet spot—enough capacity to keep scrap under control, enough organisation to protect keepers, and light enough that you forget it until it’s needed.

Quoted Insights

"The All Terrain Pouch is good, the sand and loose soil really does fall away from finds in the bag area." https://www.metaldetectingforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?p=1265001 Another long‑time UK poster noted that they like the Garrett pouch because the webbing lets them attach a pointer holster and that theirs "is still going strong" after several years, a reminder that durability matters when you’re dragging lead off pasture all winter. https://www.metaldetectingforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=115607 An older discussion about finds bags adds a pragmatic verdict that "lots of people use the Garrett pouch. It's simple and light… well made and long lasting," which squares with the day‑to‑day vibe you see at club digs. https://www.metaldetectingforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?p=843954 Retailers describe the intent in similar language—designed for water hunting with mesh drain screens yet equally useful sifting dirt on land—so the experiences above aren’t outliers so much as the use‑case Garrett built for. https://www.metaldetectingshop.com/products/garrett-all-terrain-dig-pouch The cumulative sentiment is clear: as a UK all‑rounder the Garrett pouch earns its keep by staying light, draining fast and taking abuse, with most complaints arising only when users overfill the outer pocket or treat the mesh like a valuables vault.

Pros

    Fast-draining mesh keeps weight down on wet pasture and beaches, Two zipped compartments plus small outer pocket make separating scrap from keepers easy, Integrated Pro-Pointer holster and lanyard points, Extended belt suits winter layers and larger waists, Tough, rally-friendly build proven by UK users

Cons

    Mesh base can risk losing very tiny items if used carelessly, Bulky when overfilled which can brush the coil on short stems, Small outer pocket offers less protection than zipped sections, Availability and price can fluctuate among UK retailers

Conclusion

For a UK detectorist who splits time between farmland, plough and the odd salty pilgrimage, the Garrett All Terrain Dig Pouch is the sensible default. Its draining mesh and separated storage are not gimmicks—they solve the two real problems of British digging: mud and management. You get enough capacity to keep scrap from swamping the good stuff, plus a holster and anchors that keep your pointer where your muscle memory expects it. There are compromises: treat the mesh like a filter, not a coin safe; put delicate bits in the zip sections; resist the urge to stuff it to bursting. Do that and you’re rewarded with a light, hard‑wearing pouch that will shrug off rain and slurry. If you prize minimal bulk and run a tiny belt kit, XP’s pouch is tidier. If you want zipped security and modular MOLLE, Searcher’s PRO goes bigger with a mesh base as well. But taken on balance—price, availability through multiple UK dealers, beach‑friendly drainage, and proven forum feedback—the Garrett remains a top pick for mixed UK ground.

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