Coleman Backpacking Folding Shovel & Pick, Steel Folding Spade with Serrated Edge & Carry Case, Great for Camping, Fire Pits, Emergencies, Backyard, & More

This is EXCELLENT for what is intended for. What is it intended for? BACKPACKING. If you are trying to get a shovel for an archaelogical dig, or to dig big holes, or to dig up metal at the beach, buy a full size shovel. Invariabialy, as evidenced by a few negative reviews, there's always some guy that doesn't get it, and thinks that all shovels are these big full size behomoths you get at the hardware store. NO!The clue should be the measurements. Another clue is the word COLEMAN. Coleman makes outdoor supplies. Camping stuff. Not "camping" as in park the Winnebago and step outside once in awhile to take pictures, but camping as in "roughing it: " tent, on the ground, or, if you're hardcore like me, backpacking with gear, on a trail, mountains, inaaccessible areas, whatever. Or, if you want to have "easy camping" , a tent, on the ground, next to your truck which is loaded with gear, coolers, lanterns, etc. (this is camping, too, but not "roughing it;" anything else is NOT camping Living in a big, driveable portable hotel (that can easily carry 20 full size shovels in it's storage area) sounds fun, but I don't know what you would call this activity. Rving, I guess. .Why would a backpacker want a little shovel? There are specific shovels often referred to as "bowel trowels," which are super small, lightweight pieces of metal for digging a hole for bodily "exit functions." In backpacking there is hardly any other reason to have a digging implement.It is clear, however, that this little shovel would perform that duty (no pun intended) and then some some. Weight is an important consideration, and this handly tool, with it's pick, justifies it's few extra ounces.

OK kids, This is not the standard size military issue e tool that military uses. This is more like a gardening tool size e tool. E tool as in entrenching tool. I like that this is small and compact. Keep in mind when camping, you are probably not going to be digging a fox hole with a grenade sump under heavy enemy fire. You do want some form of small shovel in your bugout bag to dig a small fire pit in a survival situation and this little guy is very well suited for this task. For a survival fire you need a shallow pit with a small diameter so you can keep your fire under control so you don't torch the entire forest. This little shovel with help you make this type of fire pit. Then when you break camp, you can back fill the hole like a good boy scout. This shovel meets my specifications and needs for my gear. The pouch will fit on a standard G I ISSUE pistol belt with ease or just leave it in your bugout bag. You want compact and light weight tools in a bugout bag so consider this tool for that reason.

It will do the job I purchased it for, but it came with a warning about lead-based paint hazards. I had a Coleman folding shovel before and it didn't look like this one. The new version is covered in thick black paint. I assume the warning is because it is lead-based paint and can chip off during use.

Great poo shovel. Does the job nicely. Doubles as a squat height cane while doing the deed. You know the name of the game. Leave no trace.

This shovel is decent for lightweight and/or small applications, but it's definitely on the smaller side. The handle twists off to break down to a good packable size to fit into the pouch; however, the storage pouch is absolute garbage. It ripped the second time I was getting the shovel out.

Awesome little shovel! Went camping over the weekend and as a lot of hiking was involved and I wanted to keep light, this shovel was excellent and very sturdy. I was hacking away to make fire pits and keeping dirt / debri away. It did the job well. It’s so portable and folds easily.Although for heavy duty camping I will resort to bringing along a proper big shovel. This portable shovel is still very useful to bring along as it fits in any small back pack & to me a shovel is an absolute necessity in most situations and this one is very Compact and sturdy. My new fav toy.As for durability, I’ve just bought and used this & so far so good. Of course can’t expect to put too load and abuse on this little guy, keeping in mind that it’s still just a compact version of a shovel. Nevertheless a well made product & amazing price value!

A little small

Sturdy shovel, but the bag snap didn’t work.