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Sea To Summit iPOOd! Trowel
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Sea To Summit iPOOd! Trowel

Item # 758042

$19.95

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It's more than just a clever name—the Sea To Summit iPOOd!™ trowel makes backcountry bathroom trips a breeze.

  • Lightweight aluminum alloy handle and hard-anodized aluminum blade are strong and durable—great for digging holes in hard ground
  • Pop the rear cap off to store toilet paper, lighter and hand sanitizer in the hollow handle
  • Handle collapses to fit within the blade for compact storage; carry sack included
  • Sea To Summit promotes following Leave No Trace principles when traveling in the backcountry

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Item 758042

Sea To Summit iPOOd! Trowel Specs

Specification

Description

Weight3.5 ounces
Dimensions(collapsed) 6 x 2.5 x 1/ (expanded) 10 x 2.5 x 1 inches
MaterialAluminum

Sea To Summit iPOOd! Trowel Customer Reviews

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Sea To Summit iPOOd! Trowel
 
3.2

(based on 14 reviews)

57%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Effective (7)
  • Packs small / compresses (6)
  • Easy to use (4)
  • Lightweight (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Outdoor activities (5)
    • Backcountry camping (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual/ recreational (3)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (7)

    Reviewed by 14 customers

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    Sep

    12

    2007

    (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Do a lot of dumpin' in the woods?

    By Beanie

    from Marquette, MI

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Clear Instuctions
    • Easy To Pack
    • Effective
    • Simple To Use

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Sea To Summit iPOOd! Trowel:

        If you do a lot of dumpin' in the woods this is your shovel! I's super strudy, is collapsible, and stores stuff in the handle. You'll be the envy of your fellow poopers.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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        Oct

        12

        2007

        (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        What this is supposed to bury!

        By clayyo

        from Atlanta, GA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Easy To Pack
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Not sturdy

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping
        • Throw in the grabage

        Comments about Sea To Summit iPOOd! Trowel:

        This stupid thing broke while I was about to explode! It is very lightweight, is the only pro I can think of. If you aren't into quality, then I would recommend you would get at least two so when one breaks you will have a back up.

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

        (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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        Oct

        7

        2008

        (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Pricey - But it does the Job

        By HoagieOC

        from Orange, CA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Pros

        • Easy To Pack
        • Effective

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry Camping
          • River Trips

          Comments about Sea To Summit iPOOd! Trowel:

          A bit pricey at [$]but worth it if weight and functionality are an issue. Not sure how that other poster busted his as we used this to dig a cat hole in clay soil that was full of tree roots. No problems.Can't speak to the in-handle storage as I haven't used it.

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

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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          Nov

          4

          2007

          (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          3.0

          very novel, but practical?

          By mooeep

          from Lancaster, PA

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Pros

          • Clear Instuctions
          • Easy To Pack

          Cons

          • hard to open storage

          Best Uses

          • Campgrounds
          • Day Trips
          • work

          Comments about Sea To Summit iPOOd! Trowel:

          I think this was a novel name for a little trowel. I thought it was hilarious in fact. I think that it might work well for work (I work outside) or for areas where you know where there will be soft ground. However, I had some difficulty cutting roots to dig a cat hole, and it might not handle rocks so well. Basically, it seems that it would take a lot of effort to dig a hole in a lot of situations. It might work well though for someone who is worried about weight and utility. I also had a lot of trouble getting the storage in the handle to open.

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Comfort Driven

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          3

          2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Ignore the name, just get the trowel

          By chandrika

          from Oregon

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Easy To Use
          • Effective

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Outdoor Activities

            Comments about Sea To Summit iPOOd! Trowel:

            I am so glad I lost my tiny little handiscoop! The Sea to Summit trowel, while admittedly expensive and a bit on the large and heavy side, digs an actual regulation depth cat hole in record time. It's sturdy and the blade digs right in and you're back on the trail in no time. Just don't plan on using the little handle pocket.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Primary use:
            • Personal

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Aug

            17

            2009

            (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Worth the money?

            By CO Teeny

            from Colorado

            Pros

            • Effective
            • Lightweight

            Cons

            • Difficult to Use

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking

            Comments about Sea To Summit iPOOd! Trowel:

            I bought this for a backpacking trip in the rockies. We had no issues with it digging holes or breaking. I really like the lightweight aspect. The storage in the handle is nice for backup toilet paper but is hard to get into and doesn't hold much. The lock button is effective...never had the handle slide back in though I've had trouble getting it to release most times. Overall it does what it needs to and hasn't broke..Is it worth the high price for a trowel? You decide.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Primary use:
            • Personal

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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            Jul

            27

            2009

            (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Dig with confidence!!

            By sierranomad

            from Mokelumne Hill, CA

            Pros

            • Durable

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking

              Comments about Sea To Summit iPOOd! Trowel:

              I've backpacked for decades, and have always used the plastic shovels (broke one) and have often had to be content with a hole less than 6" deep because of lack of confidence in the shovel.

              Having a 3 week backpacking trip planned (JMT) I decided it was worth the investment to buy this, and boy was I right. Had to dig in some hard, rocky soil that would have broken the plastic shovels. The ipood handled it all with ease. If you backpack with any regularity do yourself a favor and invest in this product.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Primary use:
              • Personal

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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              Jun

              4

              2009

              (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              3.0

              Just OK

              By Waldorfian

              from Waldorf, MD

              About Me Backpacker

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Easy To Use
              • Lightweight

              Cons

              • Ineffective

              Best Uses

              • Outdoor Activities

              Comments about Sea To Summit iPOOd! Trowel:

              This gets my just ok rating. It digs a hole ok and it is lightweigh. It is more durable than the plastic option and it is lightweight. However, it is expensive. Also, I had a difficult operating the locking pushbutton (which is not good if you are in a hurry). Also, the pocket container inside barely holds anything- I put some TP in there as a backup, but not to rely on.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Primary use:
              • Personal

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

              (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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              Mar

              29

              2009

              (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              2.0

              Good idea, poor execution

              By UtahDan

              from SLC, Utah

              Pros

              • Light weight

              Cons

              • Difficult to Use
              • Harsh

              Best Uses

                Comments about Sea To Summit iPOOd! Trowel:

                In sandy conditions, the sliding handle jams easily, at the worst possible time! The sliding action easily scratches the anodizing The locking pushbutton is also difficult to use, and has caused many thumb "pinches". Bottom line - I returned it after one trip, and will get another trowel.

                • Gift:
                • No
                • Primary use:
                • Personal

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

                (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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                Sep

                3

                2008

                (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                2.0

                Works fine, but worth the money?

                By BackpackinDawg

                from San Francisco Bay Area

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Easy To Pack
                • Effective

                Cons

                • Expensive

                Best Uses

                • Backcountry Camping
                • River Trips

                Comments about Sea To Summit iPOOd! Trowel:

                I admit I bought this because of the clever name. It actually works ok, at least as good (if not better) than the orange plastic ones. But the extra cost probably isn't worth the novelty value.

                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Comfort Driven

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

                (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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