{"product":{"id":8289286029596,"title":"XP Metal Detectors 15\" Gold Pan for Prospecting","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe XP 15\" Gold Pan is a four-zone prospecting pan designed for rapid gold recovery in streams and rivers. With a 37 cm (15-inch) diameter and XP's proprietary Snake Skin texture, this pan separates gold flakes from sediment faster than conventional ribbed designs. Prospectors working placer deposits need a pan that handles high-volume material without losing fine gold during the classification stage, and the XP pan's graduated riffle system delivers that balance. The stackable construction and lightweight build make it easier to carry multiple pans to remote sites than traditional steel or heavy-duty plastic pans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Prospectors Reach for the XP 15\" Gold Pan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour-zone panning system: large riffles clear coarse material fast, mini riffles separate fine sand, Snake Skin texture traps flour gold during final cleanup, and the smooth center zone lets you isolate concentrate for inspection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnake Skin texture outperforms conventional sandblasted zones: the texture creates turbulence that holds fine gold in place while lighter sediment washes over, reducing losses during the final panning stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStackable design cuts pack weight: nested XP pans and classifiers occupy less space than rigid pans, and the lightweight construction means you can carry a full prospecting kit without the fatigue penalty of steel pans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimal blue contrast: the XP blue is complementary to yellow on the color wheel, so gold flakes stand out sharper against the pan surface than they do in green or black pans, especially under variable light conditions at the creek.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide flat base increases material capacity: the 15-inch diameter and shallow profile let you process larger scoops per cycle than 10- or 12-inch pans, cutting the number of pans needed to work through a bucket of concentrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFaster Gold Recovery in Creek and River Environments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Volume Classification in Placer Streams\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe XP pan's four-zone system handles the full range of material sizes prospectors encounter in placer deposits. Start with the large riffles to clear gravel and pebbles without losing coarse nuggets, then work down to the mini riffles for fine sand separation. The Snake Skin zone traps flour gold that would wash out of a smooth pan, and the center inspection area lets you isolate black sand concentrate for final cleanup. Prospectors running \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/collections\/prospecting\"\u003egold prospecting equipment\u003c\/a\u003e in productive streams process material faster when the pan's riffle geometry matches the sediment size distribution, and the XP design covers that range without requiring multiple pans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/XP_GP_Pan_Info_inline.jpg?v=1779977289\" alt=\"Blue Z4 pan with four panning zones, textured mesh surface, and numbered detection areas for gold prospecting\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLightweight Portability for Remote Sites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stackable construction and low weight make the XP pan easier to carry on long hikes to remote placer sites than traditional steel pans. Nested XP pans occupy minimal pack space, and the rigid plastic construction survives drops and impacts that would dent steel. Prospectors working miles from the trailhead appreciate the weight savings when they're carrying pans, classifiers, shovels, and sample bags, and the XP design stacks tightly enough to fit inside a standard backpack without wasting volume. For techniques and field tips, refer to our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/pages\/best-gold-panning-guide\"\u003egold panning guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37 cm (15 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanning Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 (large riffles, mini riffles, Snake Skin texture, smooth center)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rigid plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e XP blue (optimal contrast for gold visibility)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stackable with other XP pans and classifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightweight (specific weight not provided by manufacturer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e XP Metal Detectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Serious Detecting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerious Detecting is an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/pages\/customer-care__about-us\"\u003eauthorized XP Metal Detectors dealer\u003c\/a\u003e, so your pan is backed by XP's manufacturer warranty and our team has field experience with the full XP prospecting line. We offer free shipping on orders over the threshold, a 30-day return policy. Our prospecting specialists have run XP pans in placer streams across the West and can answer setup questions or recommend complementary tools like classifiers and sluices for your specific sites.\u003c\/p\u003e","vendor":"XP Metal Detectors","product_type":"Prospecting","created_at":"2023-05-18T20:31:07-04:00","handle":"xp-metal-detectors-15-xp-pan-the-ultimate-tool-for-gold-prospecting","updated_at":"2026-06-04T02:05:00-04:00","published_at":"2023-05-18T20:31:07-04:00","template_suffix":null,"published_scope":"web","tags":"15-inch-pan, autopostr_facebook_63937, autopostr_instagram_63939, autopostr_twitter_63938, batea-pan, black-sand, blue-contrast-pan, creek-prospecting, flour-gold, four-zone-pan, gold-pan, lightweight-pan, placer-mining, prospecting, snake-skin-texture, stackable-pan, xp-metal-detectors","variants":[{"id":45210919567644,"product_id":8289286029596,"title":"Default Title","price":"19.95","sku":"GP-PAN-37","position":1,"compare_at_price":"23.47","fulfillment_service":"manual","inventory_management":"shopify","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"created_at":"2023-05-18T20:31:07-04:00","updated_at":"2026-06-04T02:05:00-04:00","taxable":true,"barcode":"3665994000121","grams":1928,"image_id":null,"weight":4.25,"weight_unit":"lb","requires_shipping":true,"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1},"price_currency":"USD","compare_at_price_currency":"USD","quantity_price_breaks":[]}],"options":[{"id":10507342807324,"product_id":8289286029596,"name":"Title","position":1,"values":["Default Title"]}],"images":[{"id":41206230090012,"product_id":8289286029596,"position":1,"created_at":"2023-05-18T20:31:07-04:00","updated_at":"2023-05-18T20:31:07-04:00","alt":"XP 15-inch blue gold pan with four panning zones and Snake Skin texture for prospecting","width":1600,"height":1600,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/products\/GP-PAN-37_stock_002-scaled.jpg?v=1684456267","variant_ids":[]},{"id":41206230122780,"product_id":8289286029596,"position":2,"created_at":"2023-05-18T20:31:07-04:00","updated_at":"2023-05-18T20:31:07-04:00","alt":null,"width":1000,"height":1000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/products\/GP-PAN-37-2-1.jpg?v=1684456267","variant_ids":[]},{"id":52315004305692,"product_id":8289286029596,"position":3,"created_at":"2026-05-28T14:48:04-04:00","updated_at":"2026-05-28T14:48:06-04:00","alt":"close up of riffles on blue gold pan","width":2048,"height":2048,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/GP-PAN-37_stock_003.jpg?v=1779994086","variant_ids":[]},{"id":52315004338460,"product_id":8289286029596,"position":4,"created_at":"2026-05-28T14:48:04-04:00","updated_at":"2026-05-28T14:48:06-04:00","alt":"close up of texture on gold pan","width":2048,"height":2048,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/GP-PAN-37_stock_004.jpg?v=1779994086","variant_ids":[]}],"image":{"id":41206230090012,"product_id":8289286029596,"position":1,"created_at":"2023-05-18T20:31:07-04:00","updated_at":"2023-05-18T20:31:07-04:00","alt":"XP 15-inch blue gold pan with four panning zones and Snake Skin texture for prospecting","width":1600,"height":1600,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/products\/GP-PAN-37_stock_002-scaled.jpg?v=1684456267","variant_ids":[]}}}