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🌲 Dig Light, Dig Right — The Ultimate Backcountry Essential
The Tye Works Aluminum Backcountry Backpacking Trowel is a featherlight (32g), ultra-durable digging tool made from 16 gauge recycled aluminum. Handmade in Washington State with a lifetime guarantee, it’s designed for Leave No Trace sanitation in the wilderness, combining eco-friendly craftsmanship with rugged performance for serious backpackers.
| ASIN | B07K7X7CQB |
| Best Sellers Rank | #295,228 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #113 in Camping Shovels |
| Blade Material | Aluminum |
| Brand Name | Tye Works |
| Color | Mill Finish (Hand Brushed) Aluminum |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (240) |
| Gauge | 16.0 |
| Grip Type | Ergonomic |
| Handle Material | Wood |
| Is Foldable | No |
| Item Dimensions | 6.1 x 3.1 x 0.75 inches |
| Item Weight | 32 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Tye Works LLC |
| Manufacturer Part Number | TW-12 |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Model Number | TW-12 |
| Style Name | Utilitarian |
| UPC | 632930942480 |
C**E
Great backpacking trowel
Just got this and I love it. It's much stronger than The Deuce and similar mass-produced trowels I shopped for at REI. Smooth edges edges don't dig into your skin. It's small, barely larger than my hand, but big enough to dig a cat hole. Mine weighs just under 35 g.
J**E
Light and very sturdy trowel
Used it on 2 backpacking trips and works great. The shape is very good, it is very strong and able to cut through small roots and it won't bend at all. The only negative thing I can think about is that it might feel a bit unpleasant/sharp to use if you have soft skin, but I have no problems with that at all. I don't think i will ever need an other trowel again, excellent product
E**A
Compact!
Sized to measure your cat hole. Looks/feels strong. Have not had a chance to use yet, but looks like it will work just as described. Glad it has a little lanyard, since I like that I can hang it off pack or wherever. Sharpish, but just at the digging point mostly, a little along digging edge. Hand hold is not sharp, smooth. Fine, light, little piece!
C**R
Sturdy light cat hole trowel
This is a well thought out sturdy little trowel. It is exactly what it needs to be and nothing more; all while being extremely lightweight. Mine came with a reflective neon cord attached that will make it easy to spot, even in the dark, should I ever drop it. The price is the only con for this to me.
D**.
Sturdy but light.
I would consider this an ultralight backpacking trowel. It’s not quite as light as some other ultralight trowels I’ve had, but it’s sturdier while still being very light. If all you need to do is lift some light, loamy soil, or shovel out loose ash from a fire pit, there are lighter options available, but if you want something more sturdy that will dig through harder soil that’s still incredibly light at an affordable price, this is a great option. It’s my second only because I lost the first.
A**R
strong, light, comfortable, and durable
I've been using this for three weeks, digging poop holes in the hard, dry, rocky Arizona desert. A lot of places, there's just enough packed dirt to cement the jagged rocks together. I'm doing a lot of scraping and prying with this trowel. I haven't come close to bending it, and I'm not wearing it out. The rounded edges make it comfortable to hold while I'm getting aggressive and... impatient. I mean, sometimes the clock is ticking ;) The reflective cord loop is a nice touch. It makes the trowel easy to spot on those pre-dawn calls of nature. I highly recommend this well-engineered product.
H**O
It’s ok but not recommend
The quality is good, however the design of the handle is not good for digging on hard soil; gives my hand pain because the design of the handle area. :( It’s still usable but don’t recommend
J**J
Short enough to meet TSA approval for carry on luggage, and rock forage on vaction
Great little trawl for my kiddo to go rock hounding/foraging... small enough to carry on a plane which was hard to find. Feels sturdy.
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