Accessories Item ID: #65Item DescriptionThis versatile Folding Shovel is made from a solid steel construction, ideal for digging, levelling ground or removing rubble. The simple twist and tighten system with easy grip handle make this folding shovel easy to use and comfortable whether it is intended for the garden or as an essential tool in the great outdoors. The lightweight Folding Shovel can be folded down to only 25cm, making it easy to conceal in the nylon belt pouch provided. The pouch straps onto any belt or Karabiner using the integrated loop hole, making it perfect for outdoor events such as camping, hiking and fishing. Item Reviews7 Responses to “Army Steel Folding Foldable Camping Garden Shovel Spade” |
Compact and light, great for the car. Not sure how it will stand up if we get another winter like the last one.
A very impressive product that does what it says on the tin. A compact, yet practical item that easily stows away in the boot. Every motorist should have one to cope with the winter weather.
this item is not army issue, but a cheap replica. considering you can pick up the “real” british army issue entrenching tool for a similar price i would not recommend this for any body . . . well unless you enjoy paying for a tool that does half the things the “real” product does for the same price.
Value for money….10 out of 10.
Very useful for keeping in a car for those few days in the year when our country falls apart when the snow finally comes. Feels very well made. MUCH MUCH MUCH more compact than I had expected.
Looked good, folds up nicely, the only trouble is it also folds up when you try to dig in hard ground. works ok in sand or loose soil but as the locking lugs are made too small to ensure a solid fixing, this spade is only good for the beach.
[...]Using your spade dig a circular hole about 4 or 5 inches deep, then cut out a rectangular section coming off from the hole, again at the same depth. Make sure that you keep the top-soil/grass intact as this will be used later. I find that I sometimes have to cut the circular piece into what I can only call a pie chart so that I can lift the pieces out.[...]
[...] 4-5 inches deep. Then dig a rectangle off of the circle creating a key shape. I always take a folding spade camping as this is very compact yet is sturdy enough to dig a hole such as [...]