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Edward T. Fritz
2025-08-10 10:20:21
I have a collection of about 6 hand and collapsible "Backpacking" shovels made from plastic and metal. Their sizes and options vary, but it all comes down to:1) Weight2) Ability to Dig WellThis shovel is only 6.8 ounces (not including the soft pouch - 0.2 oz.). It's a bit heavier than a plastic shovel, but it's 1000x better, more rugged, and more capable than the plastic choices. The shovel is wide enough to scoop out the dirt in a hole. It's strong and sharp enough to dig through rocky or rooty soil. You can hammer tent stakes in the hard ground with the flat part of the shovel. The serrated saw is good for small branches and cutting ropes.This shovel is bulletproof tough, small and lightweight. Made with a heavy gauge stainless steel with the handle wrapped with paracord for emergency needs, otherwise it's a nice grip. It has a hex wrench and nail puller, but neither one is useful in the woods. But, this is the absolute best shovel for cat holes in any kind of soil.PROS:Stronger and more capable than plastic shovels (similar size though)Safer than collapsible shovelsLightweightToughCompactWide Blade for easier removal of debrisSerrated Saw on one sideDigs through rocky soilTent Stake HammerCONS:Slightly heavier than plastic shovels
sweet teas
2025-06-20 18:22:05
This was a life saver in the backcountry on a trip in July. My husband has a super hard-to-use, square-ended and heavy poop shovel which for some reason he's very proud of. He wouldn't leave it behind and I didn't relish the idea of carrying extra weight, but I just knew that if I tried to use his, or a stick which was the other alternative, I would fail, and end up moving and re-burying poop...super unappealing for obvious reasons.I don't have strong hands, and still this shovel worked QUICK. It's not lightweight by any stretch, but it's definitely super effective. If you're someone who only realizes you need to go when it's almost too late, you need this shovel.As an aside, it's sturdy enough to hack up larger branches into small enough pieces of wood to fit inside my Toaks woodstove. I wouldn't try that with one of those ultralight aluminum or titanium poop shovels. The aluminum would probably bend from hacking. The titanium might not but still could hurt your hand because the handle edge is kind of sharp. This one has a nice solid handle..although I never could get the little cap thingie on it and left it behind. In all, this is a great "multi-use" backpacking tool. I won't "go" in the backcountry without it!
Isaac Gilchrist
2025-06-17 16:43:07
Before I bought this, I used a foldable “trench-shovel.†I liked them a lot but they bend and break if you use it for chipping ice, hacking sticks, etc. They are also fairly heavy and take over 30 seconds to deploy. With the type of camping I do, weight and pack space is everything, and this is a huge decrease in pack weight for me.It’s pretty much what you would expect... The quality is actually pretty good, but I don’t expect it to hold up for more than a couple years. It’s not as easy to clear ground because the spade is obviously smaller too, and you can’t use it like a hoe as you can with most trench shovels.The sheath is of medium quality. Like I said, I don’t expect it to last too long. It has a vertical belt style loop which is odd, but it works. For the price though you can’t really go wrong. The extra tools on it is a nice added bonus too (not that I don’t already carry most of the tools it has on it like a knife). I do wish it had a bottle opener on it though, and maybe a fishing line/rope cutter.All in all though, I can still dig my fire pit without using my hands and I save some pack weight/space. I can dig for worms for bait, and dig postholes for a homemade shelter if necessary. If you’re going to be using a shovel a lot, spend the extra money and get a high quality trench shovel. Otherwise this is perfect for backpacking.It doesn’t “feel†like it will bend or break very easily, but I’ve only used it on one 5-day trip.
Hippolyta's Patron
2025-06-13 14:55:50
This is perfect for either camping or backpacking. Super sturdy and has many uses to assist with setting up a tent and many other uses around the campfire. Takes up no space at all and very helpful.
Omega T
2025-06-10 18:12:05
I got this mainly to use around the garden, but I could see it being a good companion tool for camping. The bladed side is a single beveled blade that probably will need to be touched up. I took a diamond stone to it and then honed it with a ceramic rod; now it’s shaving sharp, but I have no clue how long the edge will last and I definitely would not shave with it.As for a survival tool it could serve as a back up knife/saw in a pinch, but it’s not something I would rely on, but it will dig you a good hole to poop in if needed. All in all it’s definitely worth the price. I feel that the sheath/cover is a bit flimsy, especially now that I have put a sharp edge on it, it may be a good idea to buy or make a higher quality one to prevent any injury. I think I’m just going to reinforce the sides with duct tape because I’m that cheap.
Gabster
2025-06-07 19:37:27
I like that this product has a lot of features such as the paracord, the knife edge, and the serrated edge. I can already see that this is durable and will be useful in camping trips. The trowel itself has a ruler on it to measure depth which is useful. I was surprised to have received a separate ruler as well. I have yet to use the trowel but first impression of it is very good. Since it comes with a holder, I will be putting this in my hiking/camping go bag for easy access. Will update if any issues come up.
Yak1
2025-03-31 16:49:43
Not used in the field yet but looks and feels as described. Possibly worth sharpening edge as other's have done.Descriptor mentions extended handle attachment thats an error on their part this is the trowel head only.Will update after field test.
PS
2025-03-27 17:33:55
Very Useful for camping and trekking.
Customer
2025-02-06 14:42:21
A sturdy little trowel perfect for digging a trench around my tent. Handy serrated edge for clearing small branches. and the paracord wrapped handle gives a solid not slip grip and the cord itself can be very useful to have on hand. Appears to have a durable power coated paint finish which will resist rust. Nice and compact as well
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