These days, hunting for buried treasure doesn’t require a compass and an old map. The best metal detectors make it easy and fun to unearth hidden treasure, whether you’re out on an adventure or simply ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether stashed by Captain Kidd or as a plot point in The Goonies, buried treasure has a certain allure ...

Editor's Note: January 29, 2026: We've checked to make sure that our recommendations are still available and competitively priced. We’re in the process of testing a new round of metal detectors to ...