This is the ubiquitous little black pan. Young ladies have the little black dress and gold prospectors have the little black pan.
You see them everywhere, and while they're not the best gold pan for actual panning (not compared to the 14" pans we carry, anyway), they are extremely useful to have around and we recommend you own at least one.
For panning, they're functional. They have two raised ridges that help catch the gold, rough texture for working the fine stuff and gold shows up really well against the black plastic. They're main drawbacks for panning; smaller size and lightweight construction also make them excellent to carry.
They're not the most robust pan on the market, but their small size makes them excellent for panning into a clean-up tub. They pack very light, work great as a safety pan (always a good idea in areas with fine gold) and make an excellent addition to any kit.
They're also excellent for drying and screening cons, sorting out your magnetics, holding small items on the stream bank, propping up the leg of a high-banker or dry washer, eating cereal, etc. They really are a very functional addition to any equipment collection.
These pans are also good for smaller hands, and are one of the more popular gold pan for kids.
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