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GSI Outdoors Cathole Trowel

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 199 ratings

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Material Recycled Polycarbonate
Color Various
Brand GSI Outdoors
Item Dimensions LxWxH 6 x 2 x 2 inches
Item Weight 3.2 ounces
Style Outdoor
Is Foldable No

About this item

  • BACKPACKING ESSENTIAL - Cathole trowels are used to dig a hole in the ground to dispose of waste by backpackers and hikers "on the go".
  • EFFECTIVE - Serrations help cut through small roots while digging.
  • LEAVE NO TRACE - Usage guidelines molded into back of trowel as a reminder to assist in the proper disposal of waste.
  • ENVIRONMENTAL - Made from re-purposed, GSI Outdoors, Lexan recycled polycarbonate, continually striving for less impact on nature by repurposing existing materials.
  • LIGHTWEIGHT - A mere 3. 1 ounces, this 10. 2 inch trowel has a hollowed structural durable handle complete with lanyard loop. Colors vary.

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GSI Outdoors is working to protect the outdoors you love so much, and nothing shows this more than the Cathole Trowel. Made from repurposed GSI Lexan products, the Cathole Trowel helps minimize the eco-footprint left behind, and the serrated blade makes digging a breeze. PRODUCT FEATURES: Made from repurposed GSI Outdoors Lexan products Serrated edges make for easy digging, even in the most stubborn soil. Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics Usage Guidelines molded into back of trowel. 1% of sales support Leave No Trace 2010 , gsi outdoors Cathole Trowel , gsi Cathole Trowel , Cathole Trowel gsi outdoors , gsi outdoors camping cathole trowel , camping , hiking , sanitation , trowels , catholes , outdoors , cat holes , eco-friendly , recycled , repurposed

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
199 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the sturdiness, weight, quality and performance of the shovel spade. For example, they mention it's tough as nails, effective for digging catholes and that it works well. That said, opinions are mixed on the value.

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53 customers mention44 positive9 negative

Customers like the sturdiness of the shovel spade. For example, they mention it's solid enough, tough as nails, and looks like it'll last. Some say that it didn't damage during a torture test.

"...The device itself is very sturdy but very light. The handle is not so much textured as it is a somewhat slotted-open design that aids in grip...." Read more

"...The trowel is made of a sturdy, opaque lexan material for maxim shoveling power...." Read more

"...Tough as nails plastic, but plastic...." Read more

"...recommend this trowel if you're looking for something lightweight and sturdy...." Read more

42 customers mention39 positive3 negative

Customers find the weight of the shovel spade to be very sturdy but very light. They say it is the lightest digging tool they can count on to be a bullet. Customers also mention that it is durable and yet easily packable.

"...The device itself is very sturdy but very light. The handle is not so much textured as it is a somewhat slotted-open design that aids in grip...." Read more

"I love that this is very lightweight and that it works...." Read more

"...Tough as nails plastic, but plastic. It’s light enough so it doesn’t weigh down the pack and while you could just use a knife or a stick this is a..." Read more

"...I'd highly recommend this trowel if you're looking for something lightweight and sturdy...." Read more

37 customers mention37 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the shovel spade. They mention that it is a great hole digger, effective for digging catholes, and does the job of digging holes. Customers also say that it's tough, lightweight, and able to dig cathole as needed in regular soil. They say it'll leave no trace, and is pretty helpful for digging in various terrains. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...This is an excellent tool for doing so." Read more

"Of course it does...and now you can too, properly. It works. It digs well in dirt but good luck in rocky ground, it is plastic...." Read more

"...They worked as advertised, and were pretty helpful for digging in various terrains—leave no trace, after all ... Roots and rocks proved challenging,..." Read more

"...Usually, it would be 1star, but it held up well. It’s a really good and durable for almost anything, but not suitable for metal detecting." Read more

17 customers mention17 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the shovel spade. They mention that it works well, is lightweight, and easy to use. Some say that it's functional and works well for cutting through small roots in the soil. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"I love that this is very lightweight and that it works...." Read more

"Of course it does...and now you can too, properly. It works. It digs well in dirt but good luck in rocky ground, it is plastic...." Read more

"...It does the job. I can dig a hole and poop in it. Magical...." Read more

"Lightweight, easy to use, gets the job done...." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the durability of the shovel spade. They mention that the serrated edge really helps cut through roots when digging catholes. It also works great, cutting through some light roots while backpacking. The serrated edges make it easy to cut through the rooty soil you find in the mountains. Overall, customers are happy with the product's durability.

"...It has serrated edges in case you are in remote jungles with dense, rooty soil, that you have to power through to get a nice deep crater for..." Read more

"...tried one of those black gardening types but this one is with the serrated edges, depth markers and instructions is the best and cheapest...." Read more

"Perfect cat-hole trowel. Lightweight, comfortable handle, and the serrated edges make it easy to cut through the rooty soil you find in the mountains..." Read more

"Worked great, cut through some light roots while backpacking the other weekend, significantly lighter than the last trowel I had although I was..." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers like the depth measurements on the shovel spade. They say it has measurements etched into the trowel, and it provides instructions and markers on the tool itself. Customers also say the numbers to indicate digging depth are good.

"...It even has measurements on it, in case you want to measure the length of your Mountain House meals on the exit ramp, and send postcards to your..." Read more

"...Relatively sturdy (hasn't broken yet)Measurements etched into the trowel (useful to see how deep you're digging)..." Read more

"...Then look no further. Even provides measure instructions and markers on the tool itself...." Read more

"...black gardening types but this one is with the serrated edges, depth markers and instructions is the best and cheapest...." Read more

7 customers mention5 positive2 negative

Customers like the color of the shovel spade. They mention that it contrasts well enough to stand out, and comes in muted colors. Some say that there are better, lighter, and more colorful alternatives made from aluminum and titanium. Some like that it is not bright orange, and that theirs was grey.

"...There are better, lighter, more colorful alternatives made from aluminum, titanium, unobtanium, whatever. But who can afford those?..." Read more

"...I like that it is not bright orange so I can tie it to my pack without it standing out..." Read more

"Solid and light little shovel. Color contrasts well enough to stand out so you dont forget it vs a black shovel." Read more

"Mine was grey, nice and light. Does the trick." Read more

12 customers mention8 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the shovel spade. Some mention it's inexpensive, durable, and hefty, while others say it'd be better off buying a different tool.

"...The handle is also thick and hefty so you can grasp it with confidence while making "Jason-like" thrusts at the ground, or unwieldy stiff..." Read more

"...Not a good product for the cost." Read more

"Lightweight, inexpensive, durable. I've had many friends break more expensive trowels, but this once is pretty sturdy and hasn't broken on me...." Read more

"...the serrated edges, depth markers and instructions is the best and cheapest. Being made of recycled materials is a real bonus as well...." Read more

A+ Number-Two Trowel
5 Stars
A+ Number-Two Trowel
In my mind, there are only two "number-two" burying tools out there. The orange one, and this one.(I refuse to consider the titanium one. Even my stools are not so fantastic that they need be laid to rest using titanium)This one is the true Cadillac of poo burying.It comes in muted colors, so that you don't have to advertise to people 200 yards away that you are "feeling the bern".It has serrated edges in case you are in remote jungles with dense, rooty soil, that you have to power through to get a nice deep crater for covering your Taco Bell remnants. It even has measurements on it, in case you want to measure the length of your Mountain House meals on the exit ramp, and send postcards to your friends/parents detailing their length and girth.On the back of the trowel are instructions for "doing your duty" in the woods properly, presumably for when you are too confused, in one of the stages of hypothermia, to know how to properly create a poo hole. This also doubles as reading material as you wait.The trowel is made of a sturdy, opaque lexan material for maxim shoveling power. The handle is also thick and hefty so you can grasp it with confidence while making "Jason-like" thrusts at the ground, or unwieldy stiff poo-logs that need size adjustment, or at a bear or other large mammal that catches you with your pants down and gets too close for comfort.Overall I love it!Cons though: slightly heavier than it's orange cousin, muted colors could get lost on the ground resulting in leaving your precious stool-tool behind.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A+ Number-Two Trowel
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2016
In my mind, there are only two "number-two" burying tools out there. The orange one, and this one.
(I refuse to consider the titanium one. Even my stools are not so fantastic that they need be laid to rest using titanium)

This one is the true Cadillac of poo burying.

It comes in muted colors, so that you don't have to advertise to people 200 yards away that you are "feeling the bern".
It has serrated edges in case you are in remote jungles with dense, rooty soil, that you have to power through to get a nice deep crater for covering your Taco Bell remnants. It even has measurements on it, in case you want to measure the length of your Mountain House meals on the exit ramp, and send postcards to your friends/parents detailing their length and girth.

On the back of the trowel are instructions for "doing your duty" in the woods properly, presumably for when you are too confused, in one of the stages of hypothermia, to know how to properly create a poo hole. This also doubles as reading material as you wait.

The trowel is made of a sturdy, opaque lexan material for maxim shoveling power. The handle is also thick and hefty so you can grasp it with confidence while making "Jason-like" thrusts at the ground, or unwieldy stiff poo-logs that need size adjustment, or at a bear or other large mammal that catches you with your pants down and gets too close for comfort.

Overall I love it!
Cons though: slightly heavier than it's orange cousin, muted colors could get lost on the ground resulting in leaving your precious stool-tool behind.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Decent trowel for cat holes; with a couple of issues.
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2018
I purchased two of these towels for a Boy Scout trip into the wilderness. They worked as advertised, and were pretty helpful for digging in various terrains—leave no trace, after all ... Roots and rocks proved challenging, but if you plan "the go" it's easy to deal with. One stood up just fine to 11 scouts, 4 leaders, and 2 guides. The other broke under pressure (see attached). Not sure what happened, but fortunately the guides had a foldable metal one for a back-up (which I don't recommend; the foldable shovel would fold back onto itself while digging and cause a pinch). Other than the breakage, one other design flaw is that the handle doesn't have a good opening for a carabiner so you can clip the shovel to your pack. The handle does have openings, but they are too close together to slip the carabiner through. I ended up slipping the handle through one of the daisy chain loops on the back of my pack, which worked OK (tight fit so it wouldn't fall out) but I did have one person run into the business end of the shovel and got a little scrape.
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