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U-Dig-It Stainless-Steel Hand Shovel
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U-Dig-It Stainless-Steel Hand Shovel

Item # 407009

$18.50

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This rugged hand shovel is ideal for backcountry sanitation. Handle folds down for easy carrying.

  • Stainless-steel construction stands up to wear
  • Comes with Cordura® nylon belt pack

Made in USA.

Item 407009

U-Dig-It Stainless-Steel Hand Shovel Specs

Specification

Description

Weight(shovel only) 5 ounces
Dimensions9 x 5.75 inches
MaterialStainless steel

U-Dig-It Stainless-Steel Hand Shovel Customer Reviews

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U-Dig-It Stainless-Steel Hand Shovel
 
4.7

(based on 6 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to pack (3)
  • Simple to use (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry camping (4)
    • Day trips (4)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Minimalist (3)

    Reviewed by 6 customers

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    Sep

    14

    2007

    (7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Don't Leave Home Without It!

    By TheRaven

    from Houston, TX

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry Camping
      • Day Trips
      • River Trips
      • Road Trips

      Comments about U-Dig-It Stainless-Steel Hand Shovel:

      There a few items that stay in my backpack no matter what kind of trip I am taking, and this is one of them. Being prepared isn't just for Boy Scouts.

      It is difficult to believe that something this lightweight could be this sturdy, but it is. No problems at all with the handle folding in on me while digging.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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      Dec

      20

      2007

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      can u dig it?

      By Adam Army

      from Surprise, AZ

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Easy To Pack
      • Effective
      • Simple To Use

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping
        • Campgrounds
        • Day Trips
        • River Trips
        • Road Trips
        • Winter Conditions

        Comments about U-Dig-It Stainless-Steel Hand Shovel:

        This is one of the best tools I have. Can dig a camp fire, and be used as a spoon if need be.

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jul

        26

        2008

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Great tool

        By Creature Lady

        from Chicago, IL

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Pros

        • Easy To Pack
        • Simple To Use
        • Sturdy

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry Camping
          • Bicycle Trips
          • Day Trips

          Comments about U-Dig-It Stainless-Steel Hand Shovel:

          We have two and take them with us everywhere. Handy for hiking in the high country, but also used on long bicycle rides in the midwest. Compact, yet very sturdy!

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Apr

          27

          2008

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Great personal shovel.

          By Castillos

          from Fountain Valley, CA

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Pros

          • Light and Sturdy

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backcountry Camping
            • Day Trips

            Comments about U-Dig-It Stainless-Steel Hand Shovel:

            Great for cat holes. Doesn't break on rocks like other shovels can. Not quite as good for trenches and fire pits, but still works. I've been [*] with this shovel for 3 years and it hasn't let me down.

            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Minimalist

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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            Jun

            16

            2009

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Great Shovel!

            By etpurgabit

            from Misssouri

            Pros

            • Durable
            • Easy To Use
            • Safe
            • Works Well

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about U-Dig-It Stainless-Steel Hand Shovel:

                This shovel is very durable. One of our favorite trail tricks is to split the end of a thumb sized stick, insert the shovel handle and cinch it down with some natural fibre string. Now you have a handle about three feet long, and the shovel can be used to retrieve coals from your fire for baking. We use this technique to make biscuits, pizza pockets and other stuff in a small skillet.

                Of course it also does other shovel things pretty good (cat holes, fire holes, etc) but if you are into multi purpose durable kit this is a good buy.

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                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                Jun

                25

                2009

                 
                4.0

                Good, Not Great

                By Thousand Oaks Bill

                from Thousand Oaks, CA

                About Me Hunter

                Pros

                • Light

                Cons

                • Handle Lock

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking

                Comments about U-Dig-It Stainless-Steel Hand Shovel:

                This is the shovel I have selected and used repeatedly on the trail. It is light weight and handy. The only downside is that in rocky soil, the handle lock tends to fail with moderate pressure. It takes getting used to. The handle should be strengthened by an improved design.

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                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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