Lightweight. Rugged. Gold-Ready. The TrailBlazer 9" Backpack Sluice is built for prospectors who want to move fast and travel light — without compromising on recovery. 💼 Compact & portable:At just 27 inches long, 2½ inches high, and weighing under 2kg, the TrailBlazer is built for travel.Its slim profile fits easily in a backpack or behind your seat, making it perfect for hiking into remote creeks or stashing in your 4WD. 🎒 Clip-on carry strap included:Comes with a detachable carry strap featuring carabiners on both ends, so you can clip it on and carry it by hand like a toolbox — or unclip it in seconds and stow the sluice however you like. 🌊 Flared mouth = better flow:A 10¾" flared opening channels more water into a 9¼" sluice channel, creating a high-velocity flow that helps separate gold fast and efficiently. 🛠️ Tool-free setup:Just tighten the wing nuts and you're ready to go — no tools, no fuss. 💰 Proven gold recovery system:TrailBlazer uses a classic 4-layer recovery system that’s stood the test of time: Carpet Miners moss Expanded mesh Hungarian-style riffles It’s the same setup many old timers still swear by — simple, reliable, and proven to catch gold in the field. Specifications Feature Specification Overall Length 27 inches (685.8 mm) Channel Width 9¼ inches (235 mm) Flared Mouth Width 10¾ inches (273 mm) Height 2½ inches (63.5 mm) Weight ~1.9 kg Construction Lightweight, rust-resistant aluminum Matting System Carpet + Miners Moss + Expanded Mesh Riffle Type Hungarian-style Strap Removable carry strap with carabiners Assembly Tool-free with wing nut closure