Essential Gold Prospecting Gear (beginner setup)

• Gold pan

• Scoop or small shovel

• Snuffer bottle

• Classifier

• Gold storage (plastic or glass vials)

• Gloves

Simple Beginner Setup (Recommended)

• Gold pan

• Scoop

• Snuffer bottle

Gear Breakdown

Gold pan

The most important tool in gold prospecting. It's used to separate gold from dirt and gravel using water and a side to side shaking motion.

Scoop or Small Shovel

Used to dig and move material into your pan. A hand scoop works great for shallow creeks.

Snuffer Bottle

A small plastic suction bottle used to collect small gold flakes from your pan without losing them.

Classifier

A screen that removes larger rocks, making your material easier to pan and improving gold recovery.

Gold Storage (Vials or Bottles)

Used to safely store the gold you find, even the smallest flakes.

Gloves

To protect your hands from sharp rocks.