Some of the best prospecting opportunities lie deep in the backcountry, far away from roads. With this aluminum sluice box, you'll have access to a top-flight mining tool that's small and light enough to fit in your pack! The secret is a hinge mechanism that enables you to folds this 50" sluice in half for easy transport, and lock it open to start processing ore in a hurry. Though it's compact, it features removable riffles and expanded metal mesh to capture even the smallest gold flakes.