
Gold panning equipment
Gold panning equipment typically includes a pan, a classifier, a shovel, and sometimes a small pick or trowel. The pan is a shallow, circular dish with sloped sides used to wash sediment and separate gold from dirt and rocks. A classifier helps sort materials by size before panning. A shovel is used to collect dirt and gravel from riverbanks or streams. Some enthusiasts also use a snuffer bottle to collect small gold flakes, and a scale for weighing finds. Overall, this equipment allows prospectors to efficiently search for gold in riverbeds and streams.