Dream Mat 101

What is the best angle for a Dream Mat?

7-12 degrees. Why does it vary? Well, it depends on the water flow and the type of material you are running. The key is to closely watch the cells and see if the material is dancing (exchanging) around. Materials should stay in the cells & not blow c

Can you cut your Dream Mat, if so will it hurt performance?

Yes it can be cut, the best way is to use a new razor blade (box cutter) and a straight edge. Set the mat on the backside and mark with a sharpie. Set the straight edge on the mat and cut with a box cutter. If you're not feeling confident, and it’s t

Why so many different mats?

There are so many different soil types in the world. We have developed each mat to work with each soil and situation. For example, a Dredge Mat works best in a dredge or high banker. The Micro Mat works great with black sands and as a clean up mat. T

What is the best mat for sandy dirt?

Micro, Combo, Mini & Cape-d mats work great with sands.

Best mat for clay top type soil?

Dredge mat & Vortex mat, but clay should be processed through a trommel, high banker, or screen beforehand to liberate the gold.

Do I need a 36” mat to catch gold?

No you do not, the new 24’’ Bigfoot Mat is our best selling mat for a reason. The reviews call it “Front Row Gold” for a reason. Traditionally the systems had such poor recovery you needed a long runway to catch it. Dream mat changes all this. Nothin

Why did you make the Combo mat?

So you can have the best of 3 mats in one. You also don’t need high water flow to make this mat work. Prospectors requested this mat daily until we provided it. Customer driven solutions!

What is the best mat for fine gold?

They all catch fine gold, The vortex cell size does correlate to the gold size, and every vortex cell catches fine gold. The Micro Mat catches fine gold so efficiently, many consider it to be the most efficient fine gold gravity system on the planet!

Do you do custom widths or lengths?

We make mats for standard sizes. We cannot make a mold for every size, or else we would go broke. Maybe ask why the other companies don't make sluices in standardized sizes.

How do I properly store my mat?

On the railroad tracks, or in the desert sun 24/7 365 days a year. JUST A JOKE. DON’T DO THIS. To properly store your mat, place it on a flat surface indoors. Treat it like you would with anything else you value.

How long will my mat last?

Our mats will last years for prospecting weekend warriors. For commercial use, your mats are good for a few seasons. That’s because a wash plant can run more material in a day than a prospector can run in their lifetime!

What is the Dream Mat made of?

Urethane, a very durable product. Superior to silicone or rubber mats. Polyurethane vs Rubber: No Contest! - YouTube

I am not that good with panning,what is the best way to get my cons down to the minimum?

Run you cons over one of our clean up sluices is the fastest way to reduces your cons and make the panning process pretty easy. Clean-Up Buddy Kit (prospectorsdream.com). 4X16 Adventure Sluice Clean-up Kit (prospectorsdream.com)

Do you provide an instruction manual for the Clean-Up Buddy kit?

We have a Clean-Up Buddy instructional video available on YouTube.