Best boot for digging catholes?

[Sarcasm the elf]

Hi All,

Over on a Facebook group I was told in no uncertain terms that I shouldn't be carrying a tool to dig catholes because I can just dig one with my boot. This brings up a few questions:

What make and model boot should I be using to dig my catholes?

What is the best method? Do I kick the ground with the toe of the boot? Do I stomp down until there is a deep enough indentation? Do I use the the foot hole of the boot to dig like a bucket excavator?

Since I hike in lightweight trail runners I will obviously need to buy and pack the hole digging boot separately. Is it necessary to bring both boots, or can I get away with just bringing one? If one is adequate should I bring the left or right side boot?

Thanks in advance for your feedback!

[MuddyWaters]

boots dont dig catholes, people dig catholes.

[Puddlefish]

Caterpillar sells an excavator boot.

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[Cheyou]

Logging boots must rank very high on the list. Quite heavy so one boot and one ultralight camp boot. Like a croc . You would have to determine if you are left or right footed cat hole kicker. Could hike in them as needed to rest your regular wet stinking shoes . You wouldn't look as weird as most of the other hikers I have seen on trail. Think of the time saved digging your many cat holes. Remember when you got to go you got to go.

Thom

[ScareBear]

How about using the heel of my old plastic Koflachs?

[rocketsocks]

Scottish "hammer throw" shoes

https://www.etsy.com/listing/2193456...ttish-highland

[imscotty]

RocketSocks for the win!

[jimmyjam]

Scottish "hammer throw" shoes

https://www.etsy.com/listing/2193456...ttish-highland

Those are multi-purpose, good for fighting off bears and roasting hotdogs on the ends.

[Patrickjd9]

One of the side effects of trail runners and light boots is that they aren't beefy enough to dig catholes. OTOH, most everybody carries hiking poles.

I once owned a pair of these boots, and they work well for digging.

http://www.backcountry.com/merrell-w...-boot-mens?s=a

[Dogwood]

That's what you get for dwelling on Facebook.

[Toolumpy]

I usually use my right boot.

[rocketsocks]

I usually use my right boot.

the left is for wipin' huh?

[Traveler]

That's what you get for dwelling on Facebook.

+1 - the only sure thing about Facebook is the colossal waste of time it can be coupled with notoriously bad information.

[Don H]

Why would anyone carry a trowel to dig cat holes when you can just use your spork?

[H I T C H]

Since you like lightweight trail runners, maybe something like this would work for you.


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Hitch

[Odd Man Out]

Those big heavy boots can be hard to put on when they are wet and frozen. Fortunately I found one of the ultralight shoe horns
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[Sarcasm the elf]

Those big heavy boots can be hard to put on when they are wet and frozen. Fortunately I found one of the ultralight shoe horns
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That's clearly an ice cream scoop.

[Traillium]

Those big heavy boots can be hard to put on when they are wet and frozen. Fortunately I found one of the ultralight shoe horns
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Nice!

( … Will it fit my Size 14s? … )

[Traillium]

BTW, I've been declared a hard-ass …

[Traveler]

BTW, I've been declared a hard-ass …

Regardless if thats a description or talent, it must be handy for catholing!