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U-Dig-It Stainless-Steel Hand Shovel
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This rugged hand shovel is ideal for backcountry sanitation. Handle folds down for easy carrying.
- Stainless-steel construction stands up to wear
- Comes with Cordura® nylon belt pack
Made in USA.
Item 407009
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U-Dig-It Stainless-Steel Hand Shovel Customer Reviews
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by PowerReviewsPros
- Well built / quality (5)
- Durable (4)
- Lightweight (3)
- Packs small / compresses (3)
- Simple to use (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry camping (4)
- Day trip (4)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Survivalist / minimalist (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)
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Pros
- Quality Construction
- Rigid Locking Mechanism
- Well Made Cover
Cons
- None that I've Discovered
Best Uses
- Digging Cat Holes
- Moving Hot Coals
- Trenching around the tent
Comments about U-Dig-It Stainless-Steel Hand Shovel:
While others have mentioned that their shovel folded on them during use, mine never has.
In fact, my shovel requires a strong two hand squeeze in order to collapse the handle to the point where it will pass the tangs on the shovel head and allow closure.
I would suggest that prior to purchasing, you check the force nescessary to close the handle from the open position.
Great for digging cat holes, breaking bark off of dead logs for your camp fires, moving hot coals, and trenching around your tent, should you suspect an oncoming rain storm.
I carry this while backpacking.
Pros
Cons
- Partially made in USA
Best Uses
Comments about U-Dig-It Stainless-Steel Hand Shovel:
Shovel, itself, is stamped Made in USA. Sheath for shovel is made in China.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Poor Construction
Best Uses
Comments about U-Dig-It Stainless-Steel Hand Shovel:
In hard soil the folding handle will fold up on you and can pinch your hand. This can be quite painful. Also if you plan to put this in a pocket or inside your pack without the case, beware, it can and probably will catch and tear something. I am going to try the plastic one, but something tells me that it will likely break in harder ground...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Quality Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about U-Dig-It Stainless-Steel Hand Shovel:
Very strong and durable. Works great for catholes but you can also use it to move hot coals.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Quality Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
Comments about U-Dig-It Stainless-Steel Hand Shovel:
This was great for cathole-digging. It's light, sturdy, and the carrying case hooked on to the outside of my pack easily. Mostly, I forgot about it until I needed it. Very happy with this purchase.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Quality Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Camping
- Cat Holes
- Digging
Comments about U-Dig-It Stainless-Steel Hand Shovel:
Sturdy construction. All Stainless Steel. Fits anywhere. Best one that I have used/seen.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Light weight
- Well constructed
Cons
Best Uses
- Hunting
Comments about U-Dig-It Stainless-Steel Hand Shovel:
This shovel is perfect for backpacking, camping, and even field training. I have been using this shovel for over 4 years and I have no complaints. This shovel adds a lot of convenience to any outdoors person's gear collection.
- Gift:
- No
Pros
- Reasonable weight
- Small
- Sturdy
Cons
- Pricey
Best Uses
- Small holes and pits
Comments about U-Dig-It Stainless-Steel Hand Shovel:
Good little shovel to use for digging small holes or fire pits. The price is hard to swallow but it is lighter than most metal shovels and much stronger than the plastic ones. Only thing I'd be careful about is that it could close on you if you are overly aggressive but not too easily done.
- Gift:
- No
Pros
- Light
Cons
- Handle Lock
Best Uses
- Backpacking
Comments about U-Dig-It Stainless-Steel Hand Shovel:
This is the shovel I have selected and used repeatedly on the trail. It is light weight and handy. The only downside is that in rocky soil, the handle lock tends to fail with moderate pressure. It takes getting used to. The handle should be strengthened by an improved design.
- Gift:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Safe
- Works Well
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about U-Dig-It Stainless-Steel Hand Shovel:
This shovel is very durable. One of our favorite trail tricks is to split the end of a thumb sized stick, insert the shovel handle and cinch it down with some natural fibre string. Now you have a handle about three feet long, and the shovel can be used to retrieve coals from your fire for baking. We use this technique to make biscuits, pizza pockets and other stuff in a small skillet.
Of course it also does other shovel things pretty good (cat holes, fire holes, etc) but if you are into multi purpose durable kit this is a good buy.
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