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Coghlans 8408 Trowel Back Packers

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
3,327 global ratings

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Customers like the quality, versatility, durability, and material of the shovel spade. For example, they mention it works well, is great for backpacking, and is useful to have on hand. Some appreciate the light weight. Overall, most are happy with color, value, and weight of the product.

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235 customers mention211 positive24 negative

Customers like the quality of the shovel spade. They say it works well for digging in planters, small pits, and sand and dirt. Customers also mention that it's lightweight and usable for the purpose. They also say it'll work well for backpacking and even for digging a water purification hole.

"...I wouldn't trust it for any serious digging, but it's good for digging small pits, digging in the sand, etc...." Read more

"...It’s lightweight, gets the job done… also I think it’s hilarious that it’s bright orange...." Read more

"...Otherwise it is quite sturdy. Lightweight and very usable for the purpose." Read more

"...It's amazingly sturdy for a plastic trowel and it has really sharp edges as well!..." Read more

210 customers mention198 positive12 negative

Customers find the weight of the shovel spade to be great for hiking, as it is lightweight and easy to pack. They also mention that it is not that bulky, and is durable enough to dig pooping holes.

"This is an inexpensive, lightweight, plastic trowel. It's a borderline toy as my kids loved using it at the beach, but stands up to a decent beating...." Read more

"If you’re a backpacker, you need this bright orange shovel. It’s lightweight, gets the job done… also I think it’s hilarious that it’s bright orange...." Read more

"...Otherwise it is quite sturdy. Lightweight and very usable for the purpose." Read more

"...trowel is a good choice if you need something smaller and lighter than a camp shovel/e-tool...." Read more

204 customers mention156 positive48 negative

Customers like the durability of the shovel spade. They mention that it is very sturdy and of quality.

"...borderline toy as my kids loved using it at the beach, but stands up to a decent beating...." Read more

"...Otherwise it is quite sturdy. Lightweight and very usable for the purpose." Read more

"...it in the middle of the night when you got to go, it's so light yet rugged you'd really have to try to mishandle it to deform it/break it...." Read more

"...About 5, because they are STURDY. OH! I'm a gardener as well so I bought one for my yard as well and I can say that it holds great too!..." Read more

94 customers mention87 positive7 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the shovel spade. They say it's a great tool for wilderness use and a good buy.

"This is an inexpensive, lightweight, plastic trowel. It's a borderline toy as my kids loved using it at the beach, but stands up to a decent beating...." Read more

"...In my opinion it's more than worth the price and the weight." Read more

"...Nonetheless, it's the best bang for your buck. Plus it helps all to remember to Leave No Trace." Read more

"...Sturdy. Reasonably priced. Recommended." Read more

85 customers mention85 positive0 negative

Customers find the shovel spade versatile and useful for backpacking, hiking, and camping. They also say it's lightweight, compact, and easy to store in a camping bag or car. Customers also mention that it'll be a great addition to their bug out bag. Overall, customers find it to be an essential piece of camping gear.

"...but overall great for backpacking the only thing bad about it is the size it's fairly long around a foot and has no serrations so careful for roots." Read more

"Great for backpacking." Read more

"Great for emergancy use. If digging miles of drainage ditches get a big dollar titanium version. For occasional use this is a good choice." Read more

"...I’ve mostly found other ways to take care of business, this is useful to have on hand in the backcountry. Sturdy." Read more

65 customers mention65 positive0 negative

Customers like the light of the shovel spade. They mention it's cheap, sturdy, and easy to find in the pack. Some say that it lasted three field seasons before breaking after using excessive force. Overall, most are satisfied with the light and its functionality.

"...forgeting this trowel in the middle of the woods because this thing is BRIGHT!..." Read more

"Light, sturdy, digs holes..." Read more

"...On a more serious note: it's light, practical, and gets the job done...." Read more

"Light, and very sturdy. I wasn't concerned about it breaking once I received it and saw how thick the plastic is." Read more

51 customers mention36 positive15 negative

Customers like the material of the shovel spade. They say it's made out of heavy-grade plastic, which is sturdy and durable. Some say the plastic is thick and helps cut through hard ground. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and durability of the product.

"This is an inexpensive, lightweight, plastic trowel. It's a borderline toy as my kids loved using it at the beach, but stands up to a decent beating...." Read more

"...This trowel is made out of hard plastic with sharp edges that help cuts through the soil fast and orderly...." Read more

"...It was a gravely/rocky surface, but it still dug! Some plastic was started to shed from the tip, but it's too be expected of plastic when digging..." Read more

"...It's sturdy for being so lightweight, which I love. So it's a decent way to cut ounces of your pack, if you're going for lightweight backpacking...." Read more

45 customers mention45 positive0 negative

Customers like the bright orange color of the shovel spade. They say it's easy to locate in the woods, and can be used as an emergency signaling device. Customers also say the product is lightweight and easy to find in a pack or on the ground.

"...Amazing color specially if you're like me and you sometimes forget things at the camping site" Read more

"...Love that it's orange so you don't lose it in the middle of the night when you got to go, it's so light yet rugged you'd really have to try to..." Read more

"...weight & small enough to take with you anywhere, while the high visibility orange color makes sure you can find it & not lose it...." Read more

"...When you need to go it is ready to go with you. The bright orange color is great so you don't lose it when you set it down in the back country...." Read more

Very Lightweight Backpacker's Friend
5 Stars
Very Lightweight Backpacker's Friend
I am a backpack hiker/camper. I do not consider myself an "Ultralighter" though I do very much appreciate quality backpacking gear that is ultralight. Some simple things like this, for me anyway, can absolutely be ultra light weight.This backpacker's trowel I think fits the description of ultra light weight. While you can indeed buy a sturdier, more resilient trowel, you will also not only pay a lot more but also take on more weight. Let's face it most of us will only use this to dig our cat hole for #2. This trowel is more than adequate to dig your 8" hole unless you are dealing with frozen ground or solid bedrock. What other trowel out there is going to dig through that?This item is really a no-brainer. For the price, just get two. Who cares if you lose it or it somehow breaks after a few uses. In my opinion it's more than worth the price and the weight.
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