The Tent Lab Deuce Backpacking Trowel

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The Tent Lab Deuce Backpacking Trowel

I assume that everyone reading this tries to follow the rule "take out what you bring in" during their time in nature, so I don't need to elaborate on this clear ethical principle. We all love spending our free time in nature, and none of us wants to come across piles of discarded plastic bottles, snack wrappers, and the like in the woods. Globally, this topic is quite comprehensively covered by the principles of the Leave No Trace project, but here it is still a relatively unknown concept.

Where to put the poop

There is, however, one topic that a large number of people still overlook. I’m assuming that we don’t always go on just one-day trips, so it’s hard to avoid this. Sometimes it’s just bound to happen. The disposal of our waste is still something many people simply “slack off” on. The “I’ll just hide behind a tree or a rock over there and that’s it” approach isn’t really ideal. Yet most people still handle it this way, and the forests look the part. While wandering through the Czech lowlands, I’m constantly surprised by the disgusting sight of piles of toilet paper, wet wipes, and the like lying around. And you really don’t want that!

Bury

Deeply burying our waste should therefore be an absolute must. No, it really isn’t enough to just cover it with leaves or a rock. That’s how more people will think, and nobody wants to accidentally discover “treasures” somewhere under a rock or find out in the morning while packing up the tent what you’ve been sleeping on. Also, keep in mind that you’re leaving behind a certain scent trail that will attract wildlife, and they’re capable of discovering these “gifts.” Bears, for example, absolutely love flipping over rocks. Hiking as a whole is experiencing a huge boom, but if we want to preserve even a little bit of that wilderness without litter and human waste lying around, our approach to waste management needs to be more responsible.

The Tent Lab Deuce Backpacking Trowel is a bestseller among the hiking community. It’s more or less unknown here, but in the U.S., it’s a standard item found in every backpack on longer trips.

Durable material and thoughtful design

Every enthusiastic "gram-cutter" will love its amazing weight of just 17 grams! Despite its light weight, the craftsmanship is nearly flawless. A lot of thought went into the design of this piece, and it shows. The moment you touch it, you’ll be surprised by its perfect strength, which is ensured by the 7075-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum alloy. So you don’t have to worry about breaking the trowel while digging. But it’s clear that with anything that’s ultralight, you have to handle it a bit more “gently.” The shovel is shaped to be used on both sides. The narrower end is used for marking holes and cutting through roots, etc. The wider end is then used to scoop out the contents. The shovel can also be used as a tent peg—see the photo in the gallery.

The Tent Lab Deuce Backpacking Trowel:

• Weight: 17 g.
• Material: 7075-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum alloy.
• Dimensions: 173 mm x 64 mm x 20 mm (height).
• Double-sided use.
• Can also be used as a tent peg.