Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of backpack dredges, how to shop for one, and tips for finding the equipment that will best suit your gold prospecting needs. These typically weigh 50-75 pounds, making them easy to carry over rough terrain. Some of these are equipped with suction hoses, while others have power jets. Learn more about backpack dredges below.īackpack dredges contain all the equipment necessary to dredge for gold in streams, ponds, and lakes. We do not sell or ship this Keene Engineering Product to Africa, South America or Asia.Did you know that you don’t even have to purchase an expensive claim to mine for gold? A backpack dredge gives users access to gold-bearing streams on public lands, which there are many in the US and Canada.

Note, currently we are shipping to the Lower 48 only, if you need it shipped to AK, HI or anyplace other than the Lower 48 states in the USA you must call or email us for a freight quote or arrange your own. 2 each SS15 Stainless Steel Clamps $ 3.80 2 each PHC125F Pressure Hose Couplings $ 15.98Ĥ. NH125 17 feet of Lay Flat Pressure Hose $ 24.65ģ. Note: In order to equip this dredge with a suction nozzle, you will need to purchase the following:Ģ. The power jet is ideal for most conditions and provides greater suction power.Īll models include 15 feet of suction hose.įor extremely shallow water conditions, a suction nozzle is recommended. The model 2004 comes equipped with a power jet or optional suction nozzle. Picture above on left is shown with our inflatable pontoons that can be easily deflated and rolled up into a small package making them extremely easy to transport and store.

The Model 2004 is constructed with an aluminum frame and is supported with either black inflatable or grey hard Marlex pontoons. The sluice box is specifically engineered for fine gold recovery and easy clean up. This engine and pump combination produces an unbelievable 100 gallons per minute and up to 160 feet of head pressure. This super high powered backpackable dredge is equipped with a lightweight and quiet heavy duty 2.5hp Honda 4 cycle engine that nearly doubles the power from our previous models.

Power jet nozzle dredge