{"product":{"id":8289370669340,"title":"XP Gold Pan Starter Kit for Gold Prospecting","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe XP Gold Pan Starter Kit is a complete panning and classification system that pairs a 15-inch pan, a 10mm mesh classifier, and a collection accessory set for prospectors working creek beds, dry washes, and riverbanks. XP built the kit for detectorists who run the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/collections\/xp\"\u003eXP ORX\u003c\/a\u003e or similar high-frequency machines and need a matched panning setup to process detector targets and concentrate samples. The snake-skin texture traps fine gold during finishing, the blue contrast makes flakes visible against black sand, and the stackable design fits in a backpack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included with the XP Gold Pan Starter Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXP Gold Prospectors 15-inch Gold Pan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXP Gold Prospectors 15-inch Gold Classifier with 10mm mesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 mini specimen tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePipette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150ml suction bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVial for storing gold nuggets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoupe magnifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Prospectors Reach for the XP Starter Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnake-skin texture on the pan holds fine gold that conventional smooth riffles let escape, a measurable advantage when you're finishing black sand concentrates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10mm classifier quickly sifts out larger stones and leaves behind paydirt possibly containing gold, cutting classification time when you're working bucket loads from a detector signal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue contrast makes gold flakes visible against black sand and dark concentrates, eliminating the guesswork in final panning stages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStackable design nests the classifier inside the pan for backpack transport to remote claims and detector sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete accessory set handles collection, identification, and storage of gold finds without needing separate purchases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/xp-gold-pan-classifier-combination_1_Inline.png?v=1779976632\" alt=\"Blue plastic gold pan with integrated classifier and handles for prospecting\"\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFour-Zone Panning System for Creek Bed Concentrates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 15-inch pan uses XP's Z4 technology with four distinct panning zones that handle different stages of material processing. Large 90-degree riffles run the first clearing step, washing and capturing large to medium-sized gold. Mini riffles allow a higher level of separation between sand and gold, trapping small gold dust while letting sand drain away. The sandy zone separates fine gold using the snake-skin texture, which often outperforms conventional smooth pans in the final finishing stage. We've run this pan on Kern River trips where the wide flat base handles high-volume material from detector targets, and the textured zones hold back flour gold that standard riffles miss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/GP_Starter_Inline_01.jpg?v=1779976876\" alt=\"Blue gold pans with integrated classifier and mesh screen for gold prospecting and panning\"\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eClassifier Performance on Detector Signals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 10mm mesh classifier sifts out larger stones before panning, leaving behind paydirt possibly containing gold. When you're processing a detector target in the field, the classifier eliminates rocks and coarse material in seconds, letting you focus the pan on the pay zone. The stackable design means the classifier nests with the pan for transport, and the sieving zone is larger than most classifiers on the market, making the process faster when you're working multiple buckets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/XP_GP_Pan_Info_inline.jpg?v=1779977289\" alt=\"Blue Z4 gold pan with four panning zones and textured mat for gold prospecting\"\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCollection Accessories for Field Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes a pipette, 150ml suction bottle, two mini specimen tubes, a storage vial, and a loupe magnifier. The suction bottle pulls fine gold from the pan without losing material to wind or water movement. The magnifier identifies small flakes and confirms gold against mica or pyrite. The vials and tubes keep finds separated by location or detector signal, which matters when you're tracking productive zones on a claim. Our team uses the pipette for final cleanup on black sand concentrates, and the suction bottle handles wet panning at creekside without spilling recovered gold. Prospectors looking to expand their \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/collections\/prospecting\"\u003egold prospecting equipment\u003c\/a\u003e will find the accessory set eliminates the need for separate purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it compares to other XP prospecting kits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/products\/xp-metal-detectors-gold-batea-kit-for-gold-prospecting\"\u003eBatea Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/products\/xp-metal-detectors-gold-premium-kit-for-gold-prospecting\"\u003ePremium Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStarter Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePan size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20in batea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11in + 15in pans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15in pan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassifier mesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5mm + 10mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800g (batea)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccessories included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePan Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15in (37cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassifier Mesh:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10mm (#10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePan Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e XP Z4 four-zone design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snake-skin pattern for fine gold retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue (optimal contrast with gold)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rigid plastic, stackable design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 specimen tubes, pipette, 150ml suction bottle, vial, loupe magnifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15in pan, 10mm classifier, 7-piece accessory set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zQOPdNtqqg0?\u0026amp;autoplay=1\u0026amp;mute=1\u0026amp;si=FBLvf4uvGiZKlY5H\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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, which means your Starter Kit ships with full manufacturer warranty coverage and access to XP's technical support network. Our team runs XP prospecting gear in the field and can answer questions about panning technique, classifier mesh selection, and pairing the kit with the ORX or other high-frequency detectors. Free shipping, 30-day returns, and price-match guarantee apply to all orders. 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