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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2016 16:54:24 GMT -8
Backcountry Potty Trowel —The Deuce of Spades™My wife just got a new potty trowel. This summer she has been using a snow stake but has been bugging me to order her a Duce, from Amazon, The Deuce has a lifetime warranty. She will be giving her potty trowel a workout this summer. I hope the potty trowel works out as it represents a drop in gear weight and I am all about being a gram weenie. I'll let you all know if it is worth the ~20 bucks. Oh, yea. I am not trying to sell you a product.
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Post by BigLoad on Dec 6, 2016 17:31:52 GMT -8
It looks like a winner. I've used a snow stake for years, but I'd like a bigger stroke volume. Before that I used a MontBell Handy Scoop (http://www.montbell.us/products/disp.php?p_id=1124258), but it didn't seem worth the weight. I'm looking forward to your review.
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Post by reuben on Dec 6, 2016 17:45:06 GMT -8
7075 T6 is tough stuff. But how well it works in real life is the main thing. Keep us informed. Thanks.
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Post by trinity on Dec 6, 2016 17:51:10 GMT -8
Same weight and less expensive than my Big Dig (which I absolutely love, to the degree that one can love a trowel). I'm pretty sure I've read good reviews of the Deuce of Spades on BPL. Be sure and report back. |
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Post by hikerjer on Dec 6, 2016 18:15:27 GMT -8
Looks like a good stocking stuffer.
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Post by Westy on Dec 6, 2016 18:16:14 GMT -8
Almost bought one to achieve weight savings, became concerned regarding potential geometry and edge design. Became concerned regarding potential, peripheral damage punctures. Appears extremely functional and light. Cheers!
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Post by driftwoody on Dec 6, 2016 18:35:09 GMT -8
In my experience, a considerable amount of force has often been necessary to break through tough soil with a lot of small roots. How do you hold that tool and apply a lot of pressure without hurting your hand on the edges?
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Post by Hungry Jack on Dec 6, 2016 18:36:36 GMT -8
Looks like a good stocking stuffer. It's a bit unnerving to think of a device devoted to bowel movements as a stocking stuffer, but it's better than a lump of coal. |
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Post by JRinGeorgia on Dec 6, 2016 18:39:55 GMT -8
I've had one since 2014, got it from their original Kickstarter campaign. As noted it's the same weight as ti trowels at a fraction of the cost.
Works well. Since the metal is thin it can be a little uncomfortable on your hand when digging hard, I just wrap my bandana around the handle for a bit of padding. For really hard soil you can invert it and use the handle as the digging end, since it's narrower than the shovel end you can concentrate your force and cut into hard soil better.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2016 18:55:04 GMT -8
driftwoody . I been thinking along the same lines. After reading your posting, I grabbed the Duce by the handle, which fits nicely into the palm of my hand, my fingers curl around the hancle to come to rest in the center of my palm. The edges are rounded and the trowel is not uncomfortable to hold, tightly. Holdting it as such, I pounded the point into a cutting block, with all the edges being rounded, including the flair on the shovel portion, I did not encounter an unberable amount of shock or pain. The trowel also fits well with my fingers wrapped around the smaller handled end and my thumb pressing into the curve of the handle, the top of the trowel rests in the palm of my hand. I went outside (currently 17 degrees) and was able to dig through a layer of snow and ice into the (frozen) dirt below. I did not try to find roots as it is 17 degrees outside and its warm inside. Oh, I came inside just in time to see Buffalo win in OT. Go Sabres. ETS: The thiness helps the trowel penetrate the snow/ice/soil. Also, the lanyard hole is designed to open beer bottles.
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Post by driftwoody on Dec 6, 2016 19:00:19 GMT -8
Thanks @ohm, you have allayed my concern about this product with your detailed hands-on explanation.
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I still haven't gotten the hang of how to "tag" someone.
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Post by bluefish on Dec 6, 2016 20:29:16 GMT -8
Looks like they would make a good snow or sand stake, too.
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Post by crick on Dec 6, 2016 21:10:47 GMT -8
Good choice. DoS is undoubtedly the most popular trowel for the price.
A cheap product in same category is the Coghlan's trowel - traditional design and fraction of price. Weighs 2 ounces.
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Post by rebeccad on Dec 6, 2016 21:24:29 GMT -8
I've been eyeing that one. Thinking about stuffing a few stockings with them (including my own. Hey, if I don't fill my stocking, no one will!).
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Post by toejam on Dec 7, 2016 5:52:59 GMT -8
I think most of us have broken a Coghlans trowel. I'm quite pleased with my snow stake - got 5 more in reserve.
How cool would it be to be married to a woman who appreciated a gift of a high-end potty trowel?
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