Stansport Gold Pan - Plastic - 13 3/4"

Stansport Gold Pan - Plastic - 13 3/4"

A lightweight, no-nonsense 13 3/4" black plastic gold pan for recreational prospecting, creek exploring, and chasing a little Alaska color.

Why you need this:

You don't need a pile of complicated equipment to give gold panning a try. Sometimes all you need is a pan, some promising gravel, and enough curiosity to find out what's hiding at the bottom.

This Stansport Plastic Gold Pan measures 13 3/4" across, giving you a practical size for recreational prospecting while remaining lightweight and easy to carry. Toss it in the truck, camper, boat, or adventure gear and you've got an inexpensive way to add a little prospecting to an Alaska weekend.

And yes, finding one tiny flake will probably make you want to pan the entire creek. That's how it starts.

What's it made with?

Made from black plastic, this pan won't rust and is lightweight enough to carry along when you're exploring.

The black background also provides useful contrast when you're checking the material left in your pan for small flakes of gold.

What's this good for?

• Recreational gold panning
• Alaska prospecting trips
• Exploring creeks and streams
• Camping and backcountry adventures
• Beginners learning how to pan
• Keeping in the truck or camper
• Adding to a basic prospecting kit

How to use?

Scoop gravel and sediment into the pan, preferably from areas where heavier material naturally settles. Submerge the material and work it with water to break apart dirt and clay.

Using controlled shaking, swirling, and washing motions, gradually remove the lighter material while allowing heavier material to settle toward the bottom of the pan. As you work the material down, slow things down and inspect what's left.

Gold is heavy. The trick is washing away everything that isn't.

What can we say?

Fishing isn't the only reason to spend a perfectly good Alaska afternoon standing in cold water.

A basic gold pan is cheap entertainment, easy to learn, and just dangerous enough to your free time. Find one little speck and suddenly every gravel bar starts looking suspicious.

Why we love this one:

It's simple. No batteries, no complicated parts, and no learning curve that requires an owner's manual the size of a phone book.

At 13 3/4", it's a useful general-purpose size for recreational panning, while the plastic construction keeps it lightweight and easy to bring along.

For Alaska residents, visitors, campers, and families looking to try a classic Alaska outdoor activity, this is an easy place to start.

Features:

• Lightweight plastic construction
• Black color provides contrast when inspecting concentrates
• Won't rust like a metal pan
• Easy to carry and store
• Good general-purpose size
• Suitable for beginners and recreational prospectors
• Simple, traditional gold-panning design

Specifications:

• Brand: Stansport
• Product: Plastic Gold Pan
• Color: Black
• Diameter: 13 3/4"
• Material: Plastic
• Intended Use: Recreational gold panning and prospecting

Our Prices & Packaging:

Sold individually. This listing is for one Stansport 13 3/4" Black Plastic Gold Pan.

Our Shipping:

This item is available for shipping and in-store pickup options when purchased online.

Last updated 2026/09/15