A trowel digs cat holes for human waste, small fire pits and drainage trenches when you have left home for good and have no bathroom or full-size shovel. Once you settle, it turns over soil to start a garden in your new place.
A camping trowel is a small digging tool that rides in a pack. Choose one that breaks hard ground and earns its place in the bag.
- Blade size: A blade of 5 to 7 inches digs a 6 to 8 inch cat hole in a few minutes, and one trowel per bag is enough.
- Material: Pick a stainless steel or aluminum blade, which holds up in rocky or root-bound soil where thin plastic snaps.
- Toothed edge: A serrated or toothed edge cuts through roots and packed dirt so you dig faster with less effort.
- Depth marks: Printed or stamped marks on the blade show when a hole is deep enough to bury waste safely.
- Weight: Keep it light, a few ounces at most, so it stays in the bag instead of getting left behind.
- Storage: Dry the blade after use and carry it in a sleeve or zip bag with toilet paper and hand sanitizer to keep your pack clean.
