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Garrett AT Max

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Garrett AT Max metal detector

Proven all-terrain VLF — fully waterproof to 10 ft

The Garrett AT Max is a proven all-terrain VLF detector waterproof to 10 feet, with Z-Lynk wireless audio and Garrett's trusted iron handling. It is a steady performer on coins, relics, and jewelry where simplicity and durability matter more than multi-frequency tricks. Garrett built it for hunters who want a rugged, waterproof, made-in-USA machine they can trust year after year. Creeks, riverbanks, wet fields, and shoreline hunts are where the AT Max has earned its loyal following.

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Garrett AT Max — Beach (Wet Sand)

Recommended Garrett VLF starting points for salt surf and wet pack.

🏖️ Beach 🏖️ Wet Sand
Recommended coil: 10×12" DD

Adjustments

Search Mode
Mode
Beach or Standard
Garrett AT Max VLF search mode.
Sensitivity
Sensitivity
6–7 of 8
AT Max 1–8 scale; max only if stable.
Ground
Ground Balance
Auto / pump
Pro mode allows manual GB.
Recovery
Recovery Speed
Medium
Balance depth and separation.
Discrimination
Discrimination
Low
Iron discrimination separate from notching.
Iron
Iron Audio
Iron Audio ON
Iron audio beside good targets.
Audio
Audio
Pro Audio ON
Pro audio adds target detail.
Coil
Coil & Swing
10×12" DD
Slow wet sand.
Wireless
Z-Lynk
Wireless headphones optional
MS-3 headphones for wireless audio.