Gold Prospecting Gear Guide
Find Your
Gold
Tell me where you're prospecting and what you've got to spend. I'll tell you exactly what to buy.
Terrain-specific picks
Desert wash, creek bed, or tailings pile — the right gear depends on where you dig.
Real field experience
22 years prospecting in Nevada, Arizona, and California. No affiliate-first rankings.
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The advice online is either too vague or written by people who've never pulled a nugget from volcanic ground. Every recommendation here is based on deep research into real field performance — what finds gold, what disappoints, and what's just expensive marketing.
New to gold prospecting?
The learning curve isn't the equipment — it's knowing which equipment is right for your terrain. That's what this site is for. Tell me where you're going and your budget, and I'll cut through the noise.
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