Tye Works Backcountry Backpacking Trowel (Weighs 32g)

Just got this and I love it. It's much stronger than The Deuce and similar mass-produced trowels I shopped for at REI. Smooth edges edges don't dig into your skin. It's small, barely larger than my hand, but big enough to dig a cat hole. Mine weighs just under 35 g.

Used it on 2 backpacking trips and works great. The shape is very good, it is very strong and able to cut through small roots and it won't bend at all. The only negative thing I can think about is that it might feel a bit unpleasant/sharp to use if you have soft skin, but I have no problems with that at all. I don't think i will ever need an other trowel again, excellent product

Sized to measure your cat hole. Looks/feels strong. Have not had a chance to use yet, but looks like it will work just as described. Glad it has a little lanyard, since I like that I can hang it off pack or wherever. Sharpish, but just at the digging point mostly, a little along digging edge. Hand hold is not sharp, smooth. Fine, light, little piece!

This is a well thought out sturdy little trowel. It is exactly what it needs to be and nothing more; all while being extremely lightweight. Mine came with a reflective neon cord attached that will make it easy to spot, even in the dark, should I ever drop it. The price is the only con for this to me.

I would consider this an ultralight backpacking trowel. It’s not quite as light as some other ultralight trowels I’ve had, but it’s sturdier while still being very light. If all you need to do is lift some light, loamy soil, or shovel out loose ash from a fire pit, there are lighter options available, but if you want something more sturdy that will dig through harder soil that’s still incredibly light at an affordable price, this is a great option. It’s my second only because I lost the first.