{"product":{"id":9395064930588,"title":"Minelab X-TERRA ELITE Expedition Pack Waterproof Metal Detector","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eAt Serious Detecting, we highly recommend the Minelab X-TERRA ELITE Expedition Pack for its exceptional versatility and advanced simultaneous multi-frequency technology, making it a standout choice for intermediate detectorists hunting parks, beaches, and gold fields. Designed for hunters who demand precision across varied terrain, the X-TERRA ELITE runs Multi-IQ technology to deliver stable target separation in heavily mineralized soil and wet salt sand. If you are stepping up from a single-frequency machine or just launching your journey, exploring our comprehensive \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/pages\/getting-started-metal-detecting-guide\"\u003egetting started metal detecting guide\u003c\/a\u003e will help you maximize this platform's advanced recovery speed. This value-packed Expedition Pack configuration includes both the V12X 12-inch and V8X 8-inch elliptical Double-D coils plus ML 85 wireless headphones, giving you complete coverage for open fields and tight, trash-heavy sites without needing to purchase expensive accessories later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included with the Minelab X-TERRA ELITE Expedition Pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinelab X-TERRA ELITE control box and shaft assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eV12X 12-inch x 9-inch elliptical Double-D coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eV8X 8-inch x 5-inch elliptical Double-D coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eML 85 low-latency wireless headphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal lithium-ion rechargeable battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetic USB charging cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerious Detecting Finds Bag with 42-inch adjustable waist belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble serrated hand digger with belt holster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective gloves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGetting started guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-year limited manufacturer's warranty covering control box and coils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMulti-IQ Performance in Mineralized Ground and Wet Salt Sand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eParks and Lawns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-IQ transmits multiple frequencies simultaneously in Park mode, so iron-choked homestead sites and trashy tot lots yield cleaner target separation than single-frequency machines at this price. The 119-segment discrimination grid and four-level iron bias control let you notch out bottle caps and aluminum foil while still accepting coins in adjacent conductivity bands. Target ID resolution runs from ferrous -19 to non-ferrous 99, giving you the granularity to distinguish a silver dime from a clad quarter at depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBeach and Saltwater\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeach mode runs Multi-IQ optimized for saltwater ground, suppressing the false signals that wet sand generates on lesser machines. The control box and both coils are waterproof to 16 feet, so you can wade chest-deep in surf or hunt shallow riverbanks without worrying about seal integrity. Red backlight display and keypad illumination keep the screen readable in early-morning beach sessions before sunrise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGold Fields\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold mode tunes the detector for small, low-conductivity targets in mineralized soil. Hunters working Arizona caliche or Nevada decomposed granite can push sensitivity across 25 levels to maximize depth on nuggets and specimen gold without the ground noise that forces single-frequency VLF machines to back off. The V8X coil's smaller footprint improves target separation in bedrock crevices and trashy prospecting camps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/3707-0003_Hero_2026_Inline.jpg?v=1780491719\" alt=\"Minelab X-TERRA ELITE metal detector with black coil, tan control box displaying digital screen, and armrest assembly\"\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Long Field Sessions and Low-Light Hunts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight ergonomics reduce wrist fatigue: the detector weighs 2.9 pounds and collapses to 25 inches for transport, so you can hunt four-hour sessions without arm strain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended battery runtime on a single charge: the internal lithium-ion battery eliminates the need to carry spare AAs, and magnetic USB charging means you can top off from a car or power bank between sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacklit controls and flashlight extend detecting past sunset: red backlight display, keypad illumination, and control-pod flashlight keep the interface visible in predawn beach sessions and evening park hunts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandgrip vibration confirms targets without audio: vibration alerts let you detect in noise-sensitive environments or confirm signals when wind drowns out the speaker, and ferrous vibration can be toggled separately to ignore iron.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo coils cover open fields and tight-trash sites: the V12X coil maximizes ground coverage in pastures and farm fields, while the V8X coil improves target separation in bottle-cap-littered playgrounds and relic sites with high iron density.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare within the Family\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe X-TERRA ELITE Expedition Pack sits above the PRO and the base ELITE in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/collections\/minelab-x-terra-elite\"\u003eMinelab X-TERRA ELITE metal detectors\u003c\/a\u003e lineup, adding a second coil and wireless headphones to the Multi-IQ platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/products\/minelab-x-terra-pro-metal-detector\"\u003eX-TERRA PRO\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/products\/minelab-x-terra-elite-waterproof-metal-detector\"\u003eX-TERRA ELITE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eX-TERRA ELITE Expedition Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoils Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV12X 12\"x9\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV12X 12\"x9\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV12X 12\"x9\", V8X 8\"x5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeadphones Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eML 85 wireless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequencies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePRO-SWITCH selectable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-IQ simultaneous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-IQ simultaneous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaterproof Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 ft (5 m) IP68\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 ft (5 m) IP68\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 ft (5 m) IP68\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.9 lbs (1.3 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.9 lbs (1.3 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.9 lbs (1.3 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscrimination Segments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e119\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e119\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e119\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/3707-0003_Contents_inline.jpg?v=1780493226\" alt=\"Minelab metal detector with two interchangeable search coils and wireless headphones included\"\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Frequencies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Park and Field Multi-IQ, Beach Multi-IQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSearch Modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Metal, Park 1 and 2, Field 1 and 2, Gold, Beach 1 and 2, Custom User Profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e V12X 12\"x9\" elliptical Double-D, V8X 8\"x5\" elliptical Double-D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiscrimination Segments:\u003c\/strong\u003e 119\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget ID Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ferrous -19 to 0, Non-Ferrous 1 to 99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity Levels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron Bias:\u003c\/strong\u003e -1 to 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Tones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1, 2, 5, All Tones, Depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e ML 85 wireless low-latency, wired 3.5 mm jack, built-in speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extended 54 in (138 cm), Collapsed 25 in (63 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 ft (5 m) IP68\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal lithium-ion rechargeable, magnetic USB charging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monochrome LCD with red backlight, backlit keypad, control-pod flashlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14°F to 104°F (-10°C to +40°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 years control box and coils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Serious Detecting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Minelab X-TERRA ELITE Expedition Pack ships from our warehouse as an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/pages\/customer-care__about-us\"\u003eauthorized Minelab dealer\u003c\/a\u003e with a full three-year manufacturer warranty covering the control box and both coils. 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