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4X16 Adventure Gold Sluice Box – Micro/Mini Dredge Edition | Dream Mat
The Ultimate Backpack Sluice for Serious Gold Recovery
Take your gold prospecting to the next level with the evolved 4x16 Adventure Sluice. We have taken the legendary portability of our 2nd Gen Adventure Sluice and supercharged the recovery system. By swapping the standard 3-stage profile for the aggressive Micro-Dredge and Mini-Dredge combination, this unit is now tuned to handle richer feeds and more turbulent water while maintaining the fine gold recovery Dream Mat is famous for.
Whether you are trekking into the backcountry, e-biking to remote claims, or keeping a unit in your glove box for impromptu stops, this sluice box proves that size doesn't dictate success.
Key Features
Maximum Portability: The "Adventure" name isn't just a label; it's a promise. Designed to be backpack-able and lightweight, this unit fits easily into saddlebags or packs. It allows you to reach remote locations where the gold has yet to be touched.
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New Dredge Combo Matting: We have upgraded the heart of the sluice to feature a powerful dual-stage configuration:
Micro-Dredge: Located at the top of the slick plate, this profile offers insane sensitivity for fine gold. It creates a fluid dynamic exchange that captures flour gold instantly before it has a chance to migrate.
Mini-Dredge: The workhorse of the system. This profile excels at handling heavy black sands and larger material. It utilizes advanced vortex cells to scour out light material while locking down nuggets and flakes.
Scientific Recovery: This is not a toy. The physics behind the Dream Mat vortex cells mimics the natural hydro-dynamics found in riverbeds, but accelerated. The system actively processes material, moving gold back upstream into the low-pressure zones.
Why Choose the Dredge Edition?
Gold mining has evolved. The new Micro and Mini-Dredge profiles allow for a more aggressive feed rate compared to the standard ribbed mats. If you are feeding unclassified material or working in areas with heavy mineralization, this matting combo acts like a compact highbanker tray, scrubbing material and settling values quickly.
Specifications
Dimensions: 4" Wide x 16" Long
Intake Flare: 8"
Weight: ~1.4 lbs
Material: Durable, high-impact ABS and urethane matting
Matting Type: Micro-Dredge & Mini-Dredge Hybrid
Ideal For:
The Adventurous Prospector: Perfect for those who hike miles to find virgin ground and need a lightweight, reliable tool.
Sampling & Exploration: Quickly test new spots without setting up heavy equipment. If there is gold in the creek, this sluice box will find it.
Beginners: While it utilizes pro-level technology, it remains the easiest sluice to set up and clean out, making it the best entry-point into the hobby.
Experience the Adventure
Don't let the compact size fool you. The 4x16 Adventure Sluice with Dredge tech is designed to shatter the myth that you need a giant plant to catch fine gold. There is nothing quite like seeing that yellow metal lock into the matting instantly. Equip yourself with the best gold mining gear on the market and turn every hike into a treasure hunt.
| Shipping |
Free shipping on orders over $250 to the lower 48 states, usually delivered in 1–4 days.
- Most orders placed before 1 PM MST ship the same day. In-stock orders ship within 1–2 business days.
- Tracking is emailed within 24 hours. A signature is required on delivery.
- We ship via UPS Ground, FedEx Ground and Freight. We do not ship to PO Boxes.
- Alaska and Hawaii ship at an additional cost.
- Freight deliveries need a phone number to schedule an appointment.
- Vertex, BR Systems and Ajax Detection ship from abroad. Customers are responsible for any import taxes, customs fees or duties.
- Please inspect your package on arrival. If anything is damaged, email photos to support@modernmetaldetectors.com and we will process an insurance claim.
- Orders canceled after payment have a non-refundable 2.9% card processing fee. Returns have a 15% restocking fee (25% for Schonstedt).
Welcome to Modern Metal Detectors
We only sell metal detectors, so we know them inside and out.
- Specialists, not generalists. Large generic retailers sell thousands of products. We only sell metal detectors, so we can answer detailed questions on assembly, warranty, features and benefits.
- Authorized dealer. We are an authorized dealer for every brand we carry, and we ship directly from their dedicated warehouses.
- Great prices. We have no brick and mortar store to pay for, and we pass the savings on to you. See our price match guarantee.
- Fast, free shipping on orders over $250 to the lower 48 states.
- No sales tax in all states.
- Easy ordering. 30-day returns (terms apply), personalized customer service and a secure, PCI-compliant checkout.
Buying a metal detector is a significant investment, so we make the process as easy as possible. Questions? Call us at 800-871-0285 or email support@modernmetaldetectors.com. Happy hunting!
Description
4X16 Adventure Gold Sluice Box – Micro/Mini Dredge Edition | Dream Mat
The Ultimate Backpack Sluice for Serious Gold Recovery
Take your gold prospecting to the next level with the evolved 4x16 Adventure Sluice. We have taken the legendary portability of our 2nd Gen Adventure Sluice and supercharged the recovery system. By swapping the standard 3-stage profile for the aggressive Micro-Dredge and Mini-Dredge combination, this unit is now tuned to handle richer feeds and more turbulent water while maintaining the fine gold recovery Dream Mat is famous for.
Whether you are trekking into the backcountry, e-biking to remote claims, or keeping a unit in your glove box for impromptu stops, this sluice box proves that size doesn't dictate success.
Key Features
Maximum Portability: The "Adventure" name isn't just a label; it's a promise. Designed to be backpack-able and lightweight, this unit fits easily into saddlebags or packs. It allows you to reach remote locations where the gold has yet to be touched.
-
New Dredge Combo Matting: We have upgraded the heart of the sluice to feature a powerful dual-stage configuration:
Micro-Dredge: Located at the top of the slick plate, this profile offers insane sensitivity for fine gold. It creates a fluid dynamic exchange that captures flour gold instantly before it has a chance to migrate.
Mini-Dredge: The workhorse of the system. This profile excels at handling heavy black sands and larger material. It utilizes advanced vortex cells to scour out light material while locking down nuggets and flakes.
Scientific Recovery: This is not a toy. The physics behind the Dream Mat vortex cells mimics the natural hydro-dynamics found in riverbeds, but accelerated. The system actively processes material, moving gold back upstream into the low-pressure zones.
Why Choose the Dredge Edition?
Gold mining has evolved. The new Micro and Mini-Dredge profiles allow for a more aggressive feed rate compared to the standard ribbed mats. If you are feeding unclassified material or working in areas with heavy mineralization, this matting combo acts like a compact highbanker tray, scrubbing material and settling values quickly.
Specifications
Dimensions: 4" Wide x 16" Long
Intake Flare: 8"
Weight: ~1.4 lbs
Material: Durable, high-impact ABS and urethane matting
Matting Type: Micro-Dredge & Mini-Dredge Hybrid
Ideal For:
The Adventurous Prospector: Perfect for those who hike miles to find virgin ground and need a lightweight, reliable tool.
Sampling & Exploration: Quickly test new spots without setting up heavy equipment. If there is gold in the creek, this sluice box will find it.
Beginners: While it utilizes pro-level technology, it remains the easiest sluice to set up and clean out, making it the best entry-point into the hobby.
Experience the Adventure
Don't let the compact size fool you. The 4x16 Adventure Sluice with Dredge tech is designed to shatter the myth that you need a giant plant to catch fine gold. There is nothing quite like seeing that yellow metal lock into the matting instantly. Equip yourself with the best gold mining gear on the market and turn every hike into a treasure hunt.
Shipping
| Shipping |
Free shipping on orders over $250 to the lower 48 states, usually delivered in 1–4 days.
- Most orders placed before 1 PM MST ship the same day. In-stock orders ship within 1–2 business days.
- Tracking is emailed within 24 hours. A signature is required on delivery.
- We ship via UPS Ground, FedEx Ground and Freight. We do not ship to PO Boxes.
- Alaska and Hawaii ship at an additional cost.
- Freight deliveries need a phone number to schedule an appointment.
- Vertex, BR Systems and Ajax Detection ship from abroad. Customers are responsible for any import taxes, customs fees or duties.
- Please inspect your package on arrival. If anything is damaged, email photos to support@modernmetaldetectors.com and we will process an insurance claim.
- Orders canceled after payment have a non-refundable 2.9% card processing fee. Returns have a 15% restocking fee (25% for Schonstedt).
Why Buy From Us
Welcome to Modern Metal Detectors
We only sell metal detectors, so we know them inside and out.
- Specialists, not generalists. Large generic retailers sell thousands of products. We only sell metal detectors, so we can answer detailed questions on assembly, warranty, features and benefits.
- Authorized dealer. We are an authorized dealer for every brand we carry, and we ship directly from their dedicated warehouses.
- Great prices. We have no brick and mortar store to pay for, and we pass the savings on to you. See our price match guarantee.
- Fast, free shipping on orders over $250 to the lower 48 states.
- No sales tax in all states.
- Easy ordering. 30-day returns (terms apply), personalized customer service and a secure, PCI-compliant checkout.
Buying a metal detector is a significant investment, so we make the process as easy as possible. Questions? Call us at 800-871-0285 or email support@modernmetaldetectors.com. Happy hunting!