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Gerber Gorge Folding Shovel
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Gerber Gorge Folding Shovel

Item # 753114

$21.00

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The lightweight Gerber Gorge folding shovel lets you chop, dig, scoop, scrape and hammer your way through your next outdoor adventure.

  • Carbon steel blade is lightweight and strong to handle the rigors of backcountry camping
  • Heavy-duty handle doubles as a hammer for pounding in tent stakes; rubberized grip creates a comfortable hold
  • Push-button mechanism locks the blade in place; blade folds closed for convenient packing
  • Includes a nylon storage bag

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Item 753114

Gerber Gorge Folding Shovel Specs

Specification

Description

Weight28 ounces
Length15.75 inches
Closed length8.25 inches
Blade materialCarbon steel
Handle materialGlass-filled nylon

Gerber Gorge Folding Shovel Customer Reviews

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Gerber Gorge Folding Shovel
 
3.3

(based on 7 reviews)

71%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable grip (4)
  • Durable (4)
  • Multi-function (4)
  • Easy to use (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Campgrounds (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (3)

    Reviewed by 7 customers

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    Dec

    26

    2007

    (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Light and Handy

    By dedwards

    from Orlando, FL

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Comfortable Grip

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Campgrounds

      Comments about Gerber Gorge Folding Shovel:

      I was looking for a handy shovel for general camping. It pretty much works as expected. Not great for digging serious holes bot small holes its decent. I carry a rubber mallet with my camping kit so when I hit hard dirt I can just whack it a few times and it works fine.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jun

      26

      2008

      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Clever design, a bit heavy to back

      By Porkchop

      from Highland, Michigan -Go Red Wings

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy to Use
      • Multi-function

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • All around tool

        Comments about Gerber Gorge Folding Shovel:

        Works great and doubles as a hammer. Folds small enough to easily carry. But the little dude is heavy and after a couple days in the woods that matters.

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Comfort Driven

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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        Aug

        11

        2009

         
        1.0

        Lots of Problems

        By Haphazard

        from Salt Lake City, Utah

        Pros

          Cons

          • Bends/Breaks

          Best Uses

            Comments about Gerber Gorge Folding Shovel:

            I bought this shovel knowing gerber usually makes good equipment. From the minute I opened the package, the handle locking pins did not work! The handle disengages and slides as you dig. While floating the river, the sand got in it and made in very difficult to unscrew the lock and fold the shovel.

            • Gift:
            • No

            Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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            Jun

            24

            2009

            (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            1.0

            Too heavy and too small

            By Peak Oiler

            from Eugene, OR

            About Me Avid Gardener

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Quality Materials

            Cons

            • Too heavy
            • Too small

            Best Uses

              Comments about Gerber Gorge Folding Shovel:

              Sturdy little shovel but way too heavy for its size. Not a good choice for extended backpacking.

              • Gift:
              • No

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

              (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              Jan

              30

              2009

               
              4.0

              Superb Quality

              By ChiSox

              from Chicago, IL

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Comfortable Grip
              • Durable
              • Easy to clean
              • Easy to Use
              • Multi-function

              Cons

              • A bit heavy

              Best Uses

              • Campgrounds
              • Great gift
              • Hunting

              Comments about Gerber Gorge Folding Shovel:

              Feels great. Very stable. A bit too heavy for a backpack; but a must-have for car camping.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Jan

              27

              2009

               
              4.0

              Heavy duty packable shovel

              By ttechdoc

              from El Paso, TX

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Comfortable Grip
              • Durable
              • Easy to clean
              • Easy to Use
              • Multi-function

              Cons

              • Heavy

              Best Uses

              • Campgrounds
              • Rugged Camping

              Comments about Gerber Gorge Folding Shovel:

              I took this shovel backpacking with me. I enjoy lightweight backpacking. This shovel is really heavy duty. Because of this it does feel heavy to hold and carry along. It can be a drag to carry this thing long distances. I don't mind too much especially since its so versatile. You can knock this thing around, smash things, drive stakes, and of course shovel with it really easily. It folds up compact and is easy to use. It comes with a thick nylong carrying case which is handy to have but you don't necessarily need it.

              Pros: Heavy duty
              Compact
              Easy to use
              Plenty of uses

              Cons: Heavy for backpacking extended distances

              • Gift:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Dec

              31

              2008

               
              4.0

              for car camping this shovel is great.

              By johnny cache

              from SEATTLE WA

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Comfortable Grip
              • Durable
              • Multi-function

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • All around tool
                • Campgrounds
                • Hunting
                • Survival

                Comments about Gerber Gorge Folding Shovel:

                this would be ackward for backpacking but for a day hike or car camping this shovel kicks butt! I use this shovel all the time when camping - digging holes, hammering down stakes, digging some trenches around the tent when the pounding rain shows its ugly side. gerber makes some of the best out door tools ever!!

                • Gift:
                • No
                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Minimalist

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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