
Gold Panning Equipment: A Complete Buying Guide
Gold panning equipment starts with a pan, then adds a classifier, scoop, magnet and small recovery tools. Build a setup around your location and prospecting style.
Find metal detector buying guides, product comparisons, setup advice, and answers about signals, target IDs, detecting basics, and what detectors can find.

Gold panning equipment starts with a pan, then adds a classifier, scoop, magnet and small recovery tools. Build a setup around your location and prospecting style.

Minelab Pro-Gold panning kit review: see what the two pans, classifier, carry bag and recovery tools offer, plus how it compares with two alternatives.

Garrett Pro-Pointer vs Pro-Pointer AT: compare water protection, sensitivity controls, retuning and field features to decide if an AT upgrade fits.

Compare the best metal detector for coins by discrimination, target separation, depth and ease of use. Find a detector for parks, beaches or your yard.

Compare knee pads for metal detecting, from lightweight sleeves to gel and foam work pads. Find a fit for repeated kneeling, digging and uneven ground.

Compare the best metal detector for beginners by controls, coil use, and included tools. Find an approachable first detector for adults, kids, and families.

Compare the best gloves for metal detecting by grip, dexterity, abrasion resistance and protection when handling dirty finds. Choose a pair for your digging style.

Compare the best beach metal detector picks by sand conditions, waterproof coil design, search modes and ease of use, so you can choose for your beach plans.

Do metal detectors use magnets? Learn how detector coils create changing magnetic fields, how metal responds, and when a magnetometer is the right tool.