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Post by bradmacmt on Jan 2, 2022 7:34:21 GMT -8
For around 5 years I used a tent stake from REI. I cut it down by about 1.5" and rounded the end. It worked fine, and weighed 0.8 oz's. I prefer the newer trowel I picked up. It packs more compactly, works better (stabs and scoops), has a little saw blade for roots, and weighs less.
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Post by jazzmom on Jan 2, 2022 8:17:54 GMT -8
Loved this After using the same orange plastic trowel for 25 years or so I just ordered a $36 titanium trowel from qiwiz. I have officially gone from old-school curmudgeon to patagucci-wearing, cuben-toting, titanium-wielding pseudoultralight poser. Pray for my immortal soul. I have the same -- got mine in 2013.
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Post by tipiwalter on Jan 2, 2022 8:24:24 GMT -8
I use my hiking pole with titanium tip to gouge out a cathole for turd placement. It works well in digging into the ground and moving dirt out by repeated gouging. Afterwhich the pole tip (w/o any basket) can be pushed deeply into the ground nearby and the soiled folded paper towel (which I use for toilet paper) can be placed on top of the hole and pushed deeply into the ground using the pole tip.
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Post by Lamebeaver on Jan 2, 2022 8:46:54 GMT -8
The problem I see with the lighter-weight tools is lack of a handle required for purchase in harder ground. Now, if you could figure out a way to bend in such a way the the device could be attached to a trekking pole, that might lend itself to a superior solution. You should be able to use this almost like a real shovel. That's what I bring along for digging privy holes when car camping.
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Post by bradmacmt on Jan 2, 2022 9:28:50 GMT -8
The problem I see with the lighter-weight tools is lack of a handle required for purchase in harder ground. You need to try the one I'm recommending... better felt than telt.
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Post by swmtnbackpacker on Jan 2, 2022 13:26:56 GMT -8
Inspired by the Privy thread on the Trailhead Register, I thought I'd add a recommendation …
In the last few years I've been purging weight anywhere and everywhere so started looking at lighter alternatives. I played around with the .6oz "Deuce" but found it uncomfortable in the hand:
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Been using the Deuce, but they actually come in 3 different thicknesses. Only the thickest metal being the most easiest on the hand. Also it’s advised to use the shorter end first to start said hold .. www.thetentlab.com/Deuce/DeuceofSpadespage.htmlOf course sometimes there’s an emergency. As long as it’s light and tough, may look at this thread for an eventual replacement..
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Post by cweston on Jan 17, 2022 16:46:37 GMT -8
Finally, two years ago I stumbled on this little gem. Comfortable in the hand, light and wonderfully effective:
The Story behind the trowel:
Bought one this year as a stocking-stuffer for my wife. Made her giggle... I ordered one of these and it came today. I tried it out in my rocky yard, where the soil is fairly soft right now due to a little bit of snow that melted over the last couple days. I'm a little skeptical about its performance in rocky ground, but we'll see when I get a chance to try it out in the field.
(Also, why is the USPS delivering Amazon packages on a federal holiday?)
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Post by BigLoad on Jan 17, 2022 17:14:28 GMT -8
I've used the Deuce for a couple years after using a snow stake for quite a while. I like the Deuce better, especially in hard-packed, but very dry, and usually gravelly desert soils.
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Post by nextridgeover on Jan 19, 2022 11:09:25 GMT -8
I went from the orange spade to the Deuce to the Vargo dig tool. Vargo is the best by far as a digging tool for my needs.
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Post by jazzmom on Jan 20, 2022 15:26:51 GMT -8
Four pages about poop trowels and rain jackets at the top of the gear forum... I think we need spring.
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