What does this mean?Pros & Cons
Pros
As advertised. Digs holes. Practice leave no trace!
Looks like well maid product. Does what it should and is much much much cheaper than deuce of *. But i guess they build a product so you have to buy a new one every few years or sooner.
Cons
This is very thin and sharp (hurts the hands when used). It’s alright for a small small person with small hands. It is feather light but this greatly limits it's strength. It bends so easily and because of the sharp edge design, my hands are in pain.
Highlights
Quality
This lightweight little shovel works great with proper bushcrafted handle.
Perfect small shovel to clean fire pit or around tent, very small to fit anywhere in bag.
It’s an incredibly thin sheet of pressed aluminum, that’s it.
I find it sharp on the edges when trying to use and question it’s durability for digging in any tough terrain but good for soft... Read More
Price
In addition, the price went up to $20 when i wrote this which is absolutely insanity.
Paid $6 for it so it gets 4 stars.
Even at that price you can’t help but feel you’ve overpaid given what it is.
I have see this in some stores over $20.
Packaging/appearance
Put it in your pack and you won't know it's there; when you need it it's capable of digging into fairly compact soil.
Competitiveness
Similar products from major brands are up to $40-$50 which is insane so this is a great option
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
sharp, sturdy, small, thin and great. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 1,596 reviews as of our last analysis date on Apr 14 2024.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It works but digging a hole for every dump is a lot of work
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If its a campsite you will be using repeatedly dig a deep hole and put a thunder box on it
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I find it sharp on the edges when trying to use and question it’s durability for digging in any tough terrain but good for soft ground and super light for travel
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Only compliant is the handle design is thin edged and digs into hand
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If it we need i would drilled one inch holes in wider top metal section and then roll that to crest two rolled edges at handle
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The now rolled holes would create grip recesses the rolling would make for much more comfortable grip
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Does hurt the hand on any kind of harder dirt
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It digs a poop hole while camping
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