Vargo Titanium Dig Dig Tool | Compact Backpacking Trowel Shovel for Camping & Outdoor Activities | Light Weight Essential Multi Tool Shovel & Tent Stake for Hikers & Outdoor Survivors

This is one of those items you don't exactly find in any retail store. The edges and lack of handle make it hard to wield for digging long periods of time but WOW is it hard metal. Great for geological excursions, hiking, etc. The hardness in the metal is such that it can be used to engrave on other metals and forget about damaging this thing on rocks. I used it as a digger on hikes and wow, incredibly light, incredibly strong and super compact for small day pack stowage.

I bought this and the TheTentLab New Improved Deuce(R) Ultralight Backpacking Potty Trowel. I decided to keep this one. I live in the northwest and there are roots and the soil can be dense. This trowel handled sawing through the 1/2 inch tree roots and various bush roots. It is narrower, so in theory slower, but the other trowel cant pry some of the soil the same way or handle the roots, so you have to try another location ... so in this area, it is faster. The folded Titanium lips provide a little comfort that others do not. This also helps get some leverage without needing gloves. It is a keeper! A little more feedback: Still very much a keeper, and I will add that the teeth are not sharp, so I have never had any wear on my gear due to them, but they do still cut through roots, just not like a hand saw ... My feedback is that it might be a little more comfortable to heavily round the edges where the rope/cord will pass for the tent ankor feature. This goes for the inner groove that the rope would touch, as well as the outer edges where your hands will contact as you dig.

This is a mini trowel, but based on the Japanese Hori Hori design, is good for three uses on the trail- tent stake (soft soil), digging cat holes by hand, and any other trench work, especially in converting it to use as a long-handled shovel. Find a stout, relatively straight tree branch, bring a brass screw with you, and turn it through the hole at the handle end to secure it to the branch. This turns it into an ultralight, and full service spade. It takes longer to work with given its thin shaping, but it will get the job done. The folded titanium is strong enough to move hard soil, and the teeth will do their work on roots.

Aside from cosmetic imperfections and a dent, I can't wait to test it out. I'm really only concerned about the vendor's willingness to send a dinged up product than I am the condition of the product itself, since I'm going to beat it up anyway. I was at REI to get some other things, and the ones in stock there look like theyre in tip top condition. Other than that, I love the rounded grip, and how it sits comfortably in my hands. The teeth on the sides aren't sharp, so I won't have to worry about them cutting up anything in my bag, but I'm eager to see how well it cuts through roots. I'll update again after I've my trip UPDATE Very durable, and digs easily. Still takes some work to cut through roots, but gets the job done and I'm happy with it. Have yet to use it as a spare stake

6ft - 175lb - Male I have had to use this a 6-7 times now and it has done great for me. This was my first trowel I've used so I do not have anything to compare it to. The serrated edges are very nice and made it easy to cut into dirt with small roots. The length works great for me and I did not think the handle end was to sharp as others stated(I could see it hurting if someone was digging frantically). It is definitely lightweight and seems durable enough to last my years to come. CONS: I do wish it came with some kind of protective carrying bag. Mine only came in a small paper bag that works for a few uses but will end up getting torn up and thrown away.

I used this on a 10 day scout trip where about 6 days were spent in the back country. Both I and my son used this whenever we needed to dig holes. He has a wider aluminum one and preferred mine. The smaller size makes it easier to dig down. It works best to loosen dirt and then use your other hand to scoop the dirt out of the hole. The teeth chew through roots pretty easily. I brought paracord to wrap the handle if it felt uncomfortable but never found that to be necessary. It does cradle small rolls of paracord (50-75ft) so it makes packing easy (and doing so ensures the teeth dont rest up against other items in your pack). It is very light and I was afraid it would bend but I see no signs of damage even after hitting and removing a few small rocks.

I've never used a deuce of spades, but I can't imagine it's anywhere near this nice. The little serrations along the edges do a great job hacking through that rooty layer under leaf litter, the folded over end prevents it from digging into my hand (a complaint I've seen about the deuce), and it's crazy light. Not as light as finding a stick to dig a hole with, but a way, way better tool for the job. It'll also act as an extra ground stake if need be.

This is a very sturdy shovel, but it does not pack well and the handle is not great. My primary use for this shovel is emergency latrine, so it really just needs to scoop dirt out of a hole. The serrations are overkill (I have a saw for that) and the handle is massive for smaller hands that may be in your party. The curve of the blade is aggressive which makes this a bit difficult to pack. I ended up packing a titanium shovel with a smaller handle and less curvature.

Outil indispensable pour la randonnée

A very light-weight trowel, but a bit on the flimsy side. Nevertheless it works well, although the sharp end corners of the handle trashed my hands before taking a file to it when back at home-base =)

It's about 3 grams heavier than the stated 35g/1.25oz, but it is very light and much stronger and sturdier than lighter aluminum cathole trowels.

LIght, easy to clean and very tough. Hasd serrated edge on both bottom edges. In a pinch could be used as tent peg, as has spigots at top end to restrain a guy line. Delivered fast, good price and very light.

Bei meinen Wanderungen ärgere ich mich zunehmend über die Vielzahl an Hinterlassenschaften. Während die Notdurft ja in Mitteleuropa vergleichsweise schnell abgebaut wird, liegen die lustigen weißen "Markierungsfahnen" noch sehr lange im Wald. Wenn wirklich jeder mit seinen Wanderstiefel oder einem Ast ein Loch treten / graben würde, woher kommen dann die ganzen Tücher? Macht also nicht jeder. Geht je nach Bodenbeschaffenheit auch nur sehr schwer. Ist der Boden gut durchwurzelt, kann das schnell unmöglich werden. Und hier hilft der Vargo. Die Zähne sind wirklich super, und damit schlägt er auch alle Versionen der Plastik Schippen. Hier bricht nix, kleiner Wurzeln werden mit wenigen Schnitten durchtrennt. Und der UL Freak kann sich mit dem Multiuse als Sandhering anfreunden.