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This weekend went to REI looking for a new trowel, for my upcoming section hike, this is what I bought, just under $3
http://tse3.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.-awWhGmWOGDYpA6zS4YpBQEsDn&w=275&h=212&c=7&qlt=90&o=4&pid=1.7
It is a snow stake, does a quick job of digging, weighs next to nothing ( online specs say 1 oz.), and doubles as one of my tent stakes.
I would say it is about 1-1.25 inches wide, and about 9-10 inches long.
thought I would share.
Good dual purpose item.
Wayne
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saltysack
03-20-2017, 15:56
Not again.......
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rocketsocks
03-20-2017, 17:34
Not again.......
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Not again.......
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Hey, your post leaves me feeling foolish, let's act like i never posted it. Also accept my apology for making you read it and posting a reply.
ImAfraidOfBears
03-20-2017, 20:27
Hey, your post leaves me feeling foolish, let's act like i never posted it. Also accept my apology for making you read it and posting a reply.
yes, that was pretty inconsiderate of you but i accept your apology.
ScareBear
03-20-2017, 20:31
Yep. Got me one of them there cathole diggers in my stake bag right now. Titanium, too...weighs a third of that REI brick and only costs a buck more...just sayin...
https://www.vargooutdoors.com/titanium-ascent-tent-stake.html
But, seriously, it's a good multipurpose hack, if you've got that stake in your bag anyway...
BuckeyeBill
03-20-2017, 20:31
Hang tough Bearleg. You have just purchased a genuine lightweight snow stake that can double as your trowel. There are those of us that believe a metal object works much better than a boot/shoe heel or a stick for digging a cathole, especially if you are in a hurry.
ScareBear
03-20-2017, 20:33
Although, I am seriously considering adding one of these...what a cathole digger...
https://www.msrgear.com/catalog/product/view/id/17051/s/toughstake/category/4/
BuckeyeBill
03-20-2017, 20:45
Well if are willing to spend that much, check out Qiwiz's titanium trowels. It is both lightweight and tough. You can find it here (http://qiwiz.net/trowels.html) and he is giving 10% off right now until the end of March Madness.
saltysack
03-20-2017, 21:34
Hey, your post leaves me feeling foolish, let's act like i never posted it. Also accept my apology for making you read it and posting a reply.
Only kidding....I didn't mean to be an arse....I've actually used them on sand but in anything other than very soft soil they're a pita...
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Guess I'm too old school. I tried a Ti trowel, the mid-size one, and went back to the cheapo plastic one. Commentary on trowels always seems to leave out using them "in anger". Any and all will work in ideal conditions, i e a litter box environment, but you'll rarely find such when the time comes in the woods. Too many roots and stones. YRMV of course.
Uncle Joe
03-20-2017, 22:11
I can't seem to get very deep with a plastic trowel. Three-deep and a big rock usually end up the best answer.
Sarcasm the elf
03-20-2017, 22:45
This weekend went to REI looking for a new trowel, for my upcoming section hike, this is what I bought, just under $3
http://tse3.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.-awWhGmWOGDYpA6zS4YpBQEsDn&w=275&h=212&c=7&qlt=90&o=4&pid=1.7
It is a snow stake, does a quick job of digging, weighs next to nothing ( online specs say 1 oz.), and doubles as one of my tent stakes.
I would say it is about 1-1.25 inches wide, and about 9-10 inches long.
thought I would share.
I've been using one for several years now and am quite happy with it as well.
llittle_llama
03-21-2017, 03:05
Not again.......
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I think he was more commenting on the fact that it was just the same item (stake) being used as a shovel. It's not you, it's just that it's a common enough occurrence.
saltysack
03-21-2017, 08:12
Guess I'm too old school. I tried a Ti trowel, the mid-size one, and went back to the cheapo plastic one. Commentary on trowels always seems to leave out using them "in anger". Any and all will work in ideal conditions, i e a litter box environment, but you'll rarely find such when the time comes in the woods. Too many roots and stones. YRMV of course.
I'll trade ya one off those great orange plastic ones for that ti trowel....[emoji51]....new never used except for digging for sand fleas at the beach....it's never dug a grave....
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Francis Sawyer
03-21-2017, 08:29
The idea of discussing what one does with ones excrement in a public forum is one which needs to be discouraged. Instead why not stick to important and more genteel subjects like which shoelaces to use or " trekking pole straps; bane or benefit? My 6 yr old nephew talks about his poo constantly but jeeze! lol
rocketsocks
03-21-2017, 11:24
Hang tough Bearleg. You have just purchased a genuine lightweight snow stake that can double as your trowel. There are those of us that believe a metal object works much better than a boot/shoe heel or a stick for digging a cathole, especially if you are in a hurry.this..........
I bought some snow stakes and used them as trowels in Georgia on a section hike.
I then got a duce of spades as a result of that experience.
Maybe in non drought times...
The idea of discussing what one does with ones excrement in a public forum is one which needs to be discouraged.
why?
its a valid discussion.................
pooping is a normal thing, especially on a hike, and people like to follow LNT guidelines and what not...
Sarcasm the elf
03-21-2017, 13:43
why?
its a valid discussion.................
pooping is a normal thing, especially on a hike, and people like to follow LNT guidelines and what not...
I was confused by this too. I can't remember the last time I met someone on trail that was scared of potty talk (or potty humor)
http://cdn3-www.craveonline.com/assets/uploads/gallery/life-advice-from-comedians/life-advice-from-comedians2.jpg
I thought this was talking about what we were (trying?) to bury "it" with. Not what we are burying.
I thought this was talking about what we were (trying?) to bury "it" with. Not what we are burying.
bodies.............lots and lots of bodies.....
glassman
03-22-2017, 00:03
The idea of discussing what one does with ones excrement in a public forum is one which needs to be discouraged. Instead why not stick to important and more genteel subjects like which shoelaces to use or " trekking pole straps; bane or benefit? My 6 yr old nephew talks about his poo constantly but jeeze! lol
The idea of you not knowing how to best deal with your poo is worse!
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BuckeyeBill
03-22-2017, 00:42
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Hang tough Bearleg. You have just purchased a genuine lightweight snow stake that can double as your trowel. There are those of us that believe a metal object works much better than a boot/shoe heel or a stick for digging a cathole, especially if you are in a hurry.
Roketsocks
this..........
Well sir, I did not want to get to personal, but I suffer from Crohn's Disease. I take twice daily doses of Imodium to try and keep the diarrhea under control. At times I need to add 6 ounces of water mixed with Questran
because the Imodium is not working well enough. Therefore I will carry my little lightweight trowel and and keep on walking north.
Francis Sawyer
03-22-2017, 08:42
The idea of you not knowing how to best deal with your poo is worse!
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If by this point in your life, you have not figured out what to do with your poo and need guidance from the general public ..... Don't eat the big mint in the urinal.
Gray hound bus stop candy😁
saltysack
03-22-2017, 11:34
I wish my pup would eat the urinal mints instead of a steaming cat treat! [emoji38]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170322/0c28d10ec49686b71ede8e098d42c10a.jpg
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glassman
03-23-2017, 14:35
If by this point in your life, you have not figured out what to do with your poo and need guidance from the general public ..... Don't eat the big mint in the urinal.
Well Francis, believe it or not there are non experienced people in how to live without plumbing.
I'm not one but don't feel that people need to be ashamed of not knowing right off what are the best practices.
Had they not asked there might be a pile of poo when you step off the trail.
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Francis Sawyer
03-24-2017, 08:33
The guy who crapped on the trail didn't do it because he didn't know "best practices". He did it because he thought it would be funny.
Maineiac64
03-24-2017, 08:53
It looks like with the dividend coming out and the 20% off coupon people are splurging.
Francis Sawyer
03-24-2017, 09:18
A fool and him money are soon parted.
Francis Sawyer
03-24-2017, 09:19
His money A fool who does not proof read posts dumb stuff.
sorry for double post - not sure how that happened
Well if are willing to spend that much, check out Qiwiz's titanium trowels. It is both lightweight and tough. You can find it here (http://qiwiz.net/trowels.html) and he is giving 10% off right now until the end of March Madness.
Thanks for the trowel love. In order to get the March Trowel Madness discount, you have to go to
http://qiwiz.net/TrowelMADNESS.html