Prairie Dog Ultralight Shovel

I have had this shovel since 2018 and it has been on countless trips. It is a practical tool that takes up very little space in my pack. The fact that it has no sharp edges means I can slide it into my front stretch pocket without concern. It has come in handy for clearing old fire rings, digging cat-holes, and a number of other improvised solutions. The shovel has dug into many types of terrain, some more challenging than others, but overall, for a .6oz shovel I'd feel silly complaining about its capability. I always recommend this shovel when hiking friends ask about a portable trowel. Awesome Product!!!

Bough in May of 2020 and used for the first time. Worked well digging in the hard dry Arizona soil. I actually used the small end to chip away at the dirt and GENTLY pry the rocks out. It was slow going but the shovel worked well. Just remember that its not indestructible. If it dies an early death I will update but until then I am still digging this trowel.

I wanted to like this. it's very light and seems well made. but unfortunately it doesn't do a very good job with the clay/rocky soil we have around here and stubborn plant roots. it's too awkwardly shaped for actually pushing down hard enough to dig a hole of any useful depth, and will cut into your hands way before it makes any headway through the ground.

I thought it was gimmicky, but this thing is pretty cool. For almost no additional weight, there's just enough added functionality that it's worth it to me. The narrow end does a better job of digging in tough soil than the pointy Tentlab Deuce trowel. The wide end digs in loose soil as well as the pointy trowel. The little holes and straps though ... wow. You really can make a functional shovel with just a stick and this thing. If you're going to be in an area for a while, it's a welcome bit of luxury. I also use that setup as a fire-tender. I can move and manipulate coals in my fire with great precision (just don't melt the plastic straps).

I may never have the opportunity to use this because I had a crazy idea and found it is the world’s greatest shoe horn. It is so hard to find a wide one that is thin and light. It may never help me dig a hole because it is busy helping me get on my dress shoes on every day. The wide curve helps my expensive dress shoes last longer. I love it so much I can’t imagine getting it dirty now. Maybe I’ll buy a second one?