Shovels

[Little Mole]

How many of you carry shovels and what are they like?

 

[tomtom]

i dont as yet but i am planning on getting one of these from gary (bottom of the page) more of a trowl than a shovel :biggthump

 

[Little Mole]

That looks very nice. A good bit lighter and smaller than mine.

 

[ChrisKavanaugh]

Tom, The U dig it shovel in your link is a excellent unit. For bushcraft latrines are the first use I've found. In wet weather controlling runnoff can make a campsite much more habitable. Winter campers might want to consider a lightweight snow shovel. These usually have a telescoping handle and oftentimes a probe or ice saw inside. If you have avalanche victims or need to contruct a quick shelter they are invaluable. that pretty much leaves the plethora of military surplus type entrenching tools, short shovels with a blade and sometimes pick head on a swivel mount. I've found them usefull as car kit. Packing them seems overkill.

 

[TheViking]

Nope they're waste of space, IMO. Never had the need to dig.

 

[ScottC]

What did you do when you were out camping and nature called? :yikes:

 

[TheViking]

What did you do when you were out camping and nature called? :yikes:

Well we always find a way of digging a hole. Or find one that is already there. But almost every time we've been away, we have been together with someone that had a shovel.

 

[Little Mole]

I agree. Mine is too bulky to carry. I may have to get one of those little guys for my rucksack.

 

[Great Pebble]

That you see is why I like the NATO e-tool, not only does it dig your hole but also privides a handy seat.

 

[ScottC]

Well we always find a way of digging a hole. Or find one that is already there. But almost every time we've been away, we have been together with someone that had a shovel.

Oh i see now, it was just where you said you'd never had the need to dig.

 

[TheViking]

I meant if we needed it. Which we usually never do, but you know sometimes nature calls and then it might come in handy, but all the companions we've had the last few years, has always had a shovel or similar digging tool. There are quite a few holes in the woods Scott.

But I think we could argue about this into the next decade so let's resume on MSN as you say.

 

[Little Mole]

There are plenty of holes in the woods...mostly occupied. :yikes:

 

[TheViking]

There are plenty of holes in the woods...mostly occupied. :yikes:

No, no, no.... ): In the deep woods of Sweden there is plenty of empty holes. And when you're done with whatever was on your mind then just find something to put in it. Whatever there's at hand. :biggthump

 

[Little Mole]

I would probably prefer to use a big rock.


edited to remove unnecessary description of rock usage...I'm not going there.

 

[Swampy Matt]

When I get to my camping area, one of the first things I do (after shelter, brew, fire) is make my self a digging stick.

Pointy on one end, 'chisled' at the other - this seems to cover most eventuallities.

This saves me adding any weight to my pack, and usually goes onto the fire before i leave the area, so i'm not carrying it out with me.

Matt

 

[Wayne]

There has been a few threads on here about the excellent book 'How to **** in the woods' it offers good advice on the best methods to enjoy then moment.

 

[Little Mole]

In many ways a stick is one of the most useful wilderness companions.

 

[TheViking]

There has been a few threads on here about the excellent book 'How to **** in the woods' it offers good advice on the best methods to enjoy then moment.

Take a look at this page.

 

[tomtom]

"Boldly Going Where No Man Has Gone Before!" :rolmao:

 

[Little Mole]

Now that's a great idea...he still has to use a shovel though. It can't be denied they are an important piece of kit.