MRP / FIELD GUIDE

One pursuit. Independent tools. Connected workflow.

Build your
field system.

Start with the friction slowing you down. Add only what makes the search, access, recovery, classification, carry, and reset cleaner.

01 / THE WORKFLOW

Five immediate roles.
One rhythm.

01CarryGold BeltOrganize frequently used equipment around the work.02RestSureStandThe prospector’s stand: a deliberate place for field gear between actions.03RecoverRiverbone ScoopControl the decisive inches of ground.04ResetBootScraperClear surface material and keep moving.05ShorelineTidebone ScoopDrive, drain, and recover in moving ground.
02 / START WITH THE PROBLEM

Choose the friction
you want gone.

I need better control during target recovery.Riverbone Scoop↗I need controlled classification and cleanup at the pan.Riverbone Pan↗I need adaptable ground access without carrying half the garage.TerraSense↗I need classification and carry to work as one field platform.FieldCore System↗My gear is scattered, awkward, or slow to reach.Gold Belt↗I need a deliberate place to rest field gear between actions.SureStand↗I need hands-free help clearing loose ground.BootScraper↗I recover targets in sand or at the water line.Tidebone Scoop↗
03 / CURRENT PHASE

Built in public.
Released when ready.

MR POCKET is in active product development. Final materials, compatibility, sizing, production specifications, and release dates will be published product by product after verification.

See the release standard
04 / GOLD PROSPECTING EQUIPMENT

Choose equipment by the job.
Not by the pile.

Gold prospecting equipment works best when every tool has a clear field role. A useful kit helps you search promising ground, open the target area, recover material without losing control, classify it efficiently, carry what you need, and reset for the next signal. More gear is not automatically better gear.

01 / SEARCH

Find the ground.

Metal detectors, research, maps and field observation help narrow the search. Detector choice depends on target size, mineralization, terrain and the kind of prospecting or treasure hunting you actually do. MR POCKET does not currently manufacture metal detectors; our equipment is being developed around the work that follows and supports the search.

02 / GROUND ACCESS

Open it cleanly.

Hand picks, digging tools, crevice tools and compact ground-access equipment should expose a target with control instead of turning every recovery into excavation. Leverage, grip, packability and the ground itself matter more than carrying the largest tool available.

03 / RECOVERY

Control the last inches.

Scoops and target-recovery tools live in the decisive zone between a good signal and a recovered object. Shape, drainage, hand position and material control determine whether a tool speeds the recovery or creates more searching.

04 / CLASSIFICATION

Move less waste.

Classifiers, pans and recovery surfaces help separate material by size, density and flow behavior. In gold prospecting, good classification makes downstream recovery more consistent because the equipment is working with a more controlled feed.

05 / CARRY

Keep the workflow moving.

Belts, buckets and field-carry systems should keep frequently used prospecting tools reachable without turning the operator into a gear rack. Weight distribution, retention, access and contamination control become more important as the day gets longer.

06 / SUPPORT

Protect the rhythm.

Small support tools can matter when they remove repeated interruptions: a deliberate place to rest gear, a cleaner way to transport concentrates, or a faster way to manage tools between recoveries. The standard is simple—if it does not improve the field workflow, it does not earn the space.

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05 / BUILD A FIELD KIT

Start with the pursuit.
Then build outward.

The right prospecting gear depends on how you work. A person sampling creek material needs a different loadout than someone recovering detector targets in dry ground or searching a shoreline. Build the smallest complete system for the job, then add capability when the field proves you need it.

01 / PANNING + SAMPLING

Foundational prospecting kit

For manual sampling and gold panning, prioritize controlled material handling and the ability to classify before you concentrate.

  • Gold pan appropriate to the material
  • Classifier or screen
  • Hand scoop or digging tool
  • Sample containers and marker
  • Crevice/recovery tool where terrain requires it
  • Water, gloves and basic field safety gear
02 / DETECTOR RECOVERY

Treasure + target kit

For metal detecting and treasure hunting, the recovery side should complement the detector rather than duplicate it.

  • Metal detector suited to the search
  • Pinpointer where useful
  • Controlled digging or ground-access tool
  • Recovery scoop suited to soil, gravel or sand
  • Finds and trash storage
  • Compact carry and gear-rest system
03 / EXTENDED FIELD WORK

Integrated prospecting system

For longer prospecting sessions, organization and material movement become part of performance.

  • Search and ground-access tools
  • Recovery and classification equipment
  • Bucket or field-carry architecture
  • Concentrate and sample control
  • Hydration, navigation and first-aid essentials
  • Only the accessories that repeatedly earn their weight
06 / MATCH THE TERRAIN

The ground changes.
Your tools should notice.

Prospecting tools should be chosen for the material they will actually touch. Wet gravel, desert hardpack, bedrock cracks and shoreline sand create different recovery problems, even when the target is the same.

01

Creek + river

Prioritize classification, controlled scooping, crevice access, water-compatible materials and a clean way to retain concentrates. Flow can help recovery, but it can also carry away material you fail to control.

02

Dry ground + tailings

Compact digging leverage, dust-tolerant interfaces, target control and efficient carry matter when water is unavailable and every unnecessary pound travels with you.

03

Bedrock + crevices

Precision often matters more than brute force. Narrow access, controlled scraping and deliberate material capture can be more useful than moving a large amount of ground.

04

Beach + shoreline

Drainage, abrasion resistance, penetration and leverage become central. Wet sand and moving water punish tools that hold unnecessary material or create excess drag.

07 / WHAT GOOD GEAR HAS TO DO

Ignore the costume.
Judge the work.

A prospecting tool is worth carrying when its field benefit survives after the marketing disappears. Before adding anything to a kit, judge it against the conditions that actually create fatigue, delay, loss or failure.

01

Function

What specific problem does the tool solve, and is that problem frequent enough to justify carrying it?

02

Ergonomics

Grip, reach, balance, gloves, repeated motion and fatigue matter more after hour six than they do in a product photo.

03

Durability

Look at load paths, abrasion, joints, contamination and the material’s real environment—not just a toughness adjective.

04

Serviceability

Field gear gets dirty. Equipment should be practical to clean, inspect, store and maintain without creating another maintenance ritual.

05

Compatibility

A system connection only matters when fit and behavior are verified. Similar-looking dimensions are not the same thing as tested compatibility.

08 / FIELD QUESTIONS

What prospectors
actually need to know.

There is no single universal prospecting kit. The useful answer starts with method, terrain and the stage of the recovery process you need to improve.

What equipment do I need for gold prospecting?+

For basic manual prospecting, a practical starting kit usually includes a gold pan, classifier, digging or scooping tool, sample containers and field-safety essentials. Crevice tools, recovery surfaces, buckets, metal detectors and specialized carry systems become useful as your method and terrain demand them. Start with a complete basic workflow rather than buying every accessory at once.

What tools are used for gold prospecting?+

Common gold prospecting tools include pans, classifiers, hand scoops, picks, crevice tools, buckets, recovery mats or sluice-related equipment, sample containers and—in detector-based prospecting—metal detectors and pinpointers. The best combination depends on whether you are sampling, detecting, digging, classifying, concentrating or recovering a final target.

What gear do I need to pan for gold?+

A pan, classifier and a way to collect and control material are the core. Add a hand scoop or digging tool, sample bottle or container, and appropriate gloves and outdoor safety gear. If you are working cracks or compacted material, a crevice or ground-access tool may be useful. Choose equipment for the site rather than assuming every panning location needs the same kit.

What recovery tools do metal detectorists use?+

Depending on the ground, detectorists commonly use a pinpointer, hand digger or pick, scoop, finds pouch and trash pouch. Beach hunters may use a draining sand scoop; hard or rocky ground can require a stronger ground-access tool. Recovery equipment should minimize damage, help isolate the target and keep the search area under control.

What is the difference between prospecting gear and treasure-hunting gear?+

The categories overlap. Prospecting gear often emphasizes sampling, classification and mineral recovery, while treasure-hunting gear may emphasize target location and retrieval of coins, relics or other objects. Metal detectors, pinpointers, digging tools, scoops and carry systems can serve both pursuits. The important distinction is the task and terrain, not the label on the aisle.

Can one prospecting kit handle every terrain?+

Not well. A compact core kit can travel across many environments, but wet gravel, dry hardpack, bedrock crevices and shoreline sand demand different geometry and material handling. A better approach is a stable core plus terrain-specific recovery or ground-access tools.

Field access is part of the equipment decision. Before prospecting, detecting or removing material, verify land ownership, claim status, permissions and the rules that apply to the specific location. Equipment does not create a right to enter or recover material.

09 / COMPLETE THE SYSTEM

Two more field problems.
Two more deliberate roles.

I need better fine-gold retention and controlled flow behavior.Riverbone Mat↗ I need recovery, classification, and carry to function as one coherent field kit.Pro Field Kit↗