Free Founder Bag through September 30
A lifetime on the gold — and a Garrett Axiom Lite to hunt it
Become an LDMA and GPAA lifetime member. Bring a companion. Keep the membership in the family. Take home Garrett's lightest pulse-induction gold detector. Join during SeptMember and The Founder Bag comes with you.
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GPAA SeptMember · August 26 – September 30
The Founder Bag comes free with new membership
During the GPAA SeptMember $250,000 Gold Giveaway, every new LDMA membership on this site includes The Founder Bag — a commemorative paydirt bag in memory of GPAA founder George "Buzzard" Massie.
- It is a gift with membership. It cannot be purchased on its own.
- Available only with new LDMA memberships here, and with GPAA Lifetime memberships at gpaalifetime.com.
- Each day of the giveaway, one Founder Bag includes a bonus mystery gold nugget.
The giveaway runs August 26 through September 30. Join during that window to receive The Founder Bag with this membership.
Everything that comes with you
This is the membership families actually use: a place to camp, gold to hunt, someone to bring along, and a plan for the next generation — plus a detector that is ready for the first trip.
- LDMA Lifetime — 12 private campgrounds on patented gold-bearing claims
- GPAA Lifetime — 93,000+ additional acres of claims and leases nationwide
- A companion membership, plus the ability to pass yours on — with the transfer fee already paid
- Garrett Axiom Lite detector ($2,299 retail) with 11×7" mono coil, cover, charger, and bag
- The Founder Bag, free with new membership through September 30
Bring a companion
$1,250 valueAn eligible family member gets their own membership — so they can camp and prospect even when you cannot make the trip.
Keep it in the family
$1,250 valueWhen the time comes, your membership can pass to an heir instead of ending with you.
Transfer fee already paid
$750 valueThe transfer fee is covered now, so your family does not have to pay it later.
Private camps. Nationwide claims.
You are not just buying a detector. You are joining two lifetime clubs that open the ground — LDMA for private campgrounds on patented gold properties, and GPAA for claims and leases all over the country.
With LDMA Lifetime
- 12 private campgrounds across 8 states, on patented, gold-bearing properties.
- Weekend trips or long stays, with a community that has been doing this since 1976.
- A membership that can stay in the family when you are ready to pass it on.
With GPAA Lifetime
- 93,000+ additional acres and 200+ claims and leases nationwide, beyond the LDMA camps.
- Chapters, claim reports, events, and the resources that help you pick the next hunt.
- Publications and member programs that keep you in the field all year.
Also at GPAA
GPAA Lifetime membership
Want GPAA Lifetime on its own? The Founder Bag is included there too during SeptMember.
Visit gpaalifetime.comLife at camp
Built for real trips, not a one-weekend hobby
LDMA is how families actually get on the gold: a long weekend, a month at camp, a favorite site you return to until you know the ground. Private access, people who will show you the ropes, and nights that cost less than a hotel.
This membership puts the detector, the camps, and the family extras together so your first trip is the start of the habit — not a pile of separate purchases.
See the campgroundsMember camping rates
Typical member rates are about $6/night dry and $12/night full hookups(varies by camp).
Events and member pricing
Come for DirtFest, Gold Diggin's, and camp gatherings — with member pricing on select events when it is offered.
Gear discounts and partner perks
Members get equipment offers and partner promotions that make it easier to kit out the next trip.
Meet the Garrett Axiom Lite
A pulse-induction gold detector that is light enough to swing all day and compact enough to throw in the truck. It ships with the 11×7" mono coil; extra coils are available from Garrett.
Included detector
Garrett Axiom Lite
Pulse induction built for mineralized gold ground
Lightest in its class: 4.2 lb with the included 11" coil
Folds from 61.5" down to 25" for the truck or the plane
About 16 hours on the built-in battery, charged over USB-C
Terra-Scan dual-channel ground balance for mineralized ground and salt
Carbon fiber shaft; optional AA booster pack
Integrated Z-Lynk wireless audio, about 17 ms latency
Includes 11×7" mono coil, coil cover, charger, and carry bag
Rainproof control box and waterproof coil
PWM or VCO audio, four timing modes
3-year warranty, made in the USA
Sources: garrett.com.
Come join us
Add this membership to cart and check out. We send the full contract after purchase so you can review the terms before it is activated. The Founder Bag is included with new memberships through September 30.
Offers are available for a limited time while supplies last. The Founder Bag is a SeptMember gift from August 26 through September 30 and is not sold separately.
Questions we hear a lot
What is included?
Lifetime membership in both LDMA and GPAA, a companion membership, the ability to pass your membership to an heir with the transfer fee already paid, and a Garrett Axiom Lite detector. Through September 30, new members also receive The Founder Bag.
What is The Founder Bag?
The Founder Bag is a commemorative paydirt bag in memory of GPAA founder George “Buzzard” Massie. It is included free with new LDMA memberships on this site — and with GPAA Lifetime memberships at gpaalifetime.com — during the GPAA SeptMember $250,000 Gold Giveaway, August 26 through September 30. It cannot be purchased on its own. Each day of the giveaway, one Founder Bag includes a bonus mystery gold nugget.
What is the Garrett Axiom Lite?
Garrett’s lighter pulse-induction gold detector. It is built for mineralized ground, weighs 4.2 lb with the included 11" coil, folds down to 25" for travel, and includes built-in rechargeable power plus Z-Lynk wireless audio. Manufacturer retail is $2,299.
Can I review the terms before my membership is activated?
Yes. After you purchase, LDMA sends the full contract for your signature so you can review everything before final activation.
Is there a cancellation policy and a maintenance fee?
Yes. There is a 30-day cancellation policy. A $120 annual maintenance fee applies after the first year.