Let's See - my checklist:

I've got my:

heavy clothing
boots
metal detector
batteries
directions for the M/D
carry bag
screen sifter
small shovel (garden variety, one hand, small size)
larger shovel (army type, folding)
gas in the car
cell phone (in case I strike it rich and need to called for armed backup)

Heck, except for some presents I'll be picking up for my mom along the way - that should just about do me fine.

I'm off............
Glenn B

All that did not matter one bit, it was too dark by the time I got to the beach! Oh well, next weekend.