Question about backpack dredges

[electroplasm]

I've heard lots about so-called backpack dredges. I've done lots of google searching on backpack dredges. Do they actually have full dredges that you can strap to your back and carry up a hiking trail like a backpack? I haven't actually seen any dredges that look anything like that. Or does that term mean that they are meant to disassemble and carry into a backpack?

 

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[russau]

yep its just a small dredge.

 

[okbasspro]

Here is a pic of one

 

[63bkpkr]

However, remember that you need gasoline/oil mixture, possibly a wet suit, some food for however long you will be there, camping gear if you stay in for a few weeks. So most likely the entire rig with camping gear is about 200 lbs. I lugged my 2" unit in to the "back country" twice requiring three trips to get everything in and 3 to get everything back out. Make Certain you have gold there before you do this as it is a lot of work just getting in/out for no gold. Practice with the unit at home to get the right angle on the box.

Have fun and good luck.............63bkpkr

 

[Doug Watson]

I'll second that. Getting the dredge in is one thing and getting everything else needed is something else. Doug.

 

[russau]

haha,Doug your sounding like a old man like me!

 

[Hoser John]

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