---
product_id: 2586032
title: "Back Packer's Trowel"
brand: "coghlan's"
price: "5.48 OMR"
currency: OMR
in_stock: null
reviews_count: 8
category: "Coghlan's"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/2586032-back-packers-trowel
store_origin: OM
region: Oman
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# High-visibility orange color 2 oz ultra-lightweight Durable ABS plastic build Back Packer's Trowel

**Brand:** coghlan's
**Price:** 5.48 OMR
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🧡 Dig Light, Dig Right — Your Ultimate Minimalist Camping Companion!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Back Packer's Trowel by coghlan's
- **How much does it cost?** 5.48 OMR with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.om](https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/2586032-back-packers-trowel)

## Best For

- coghlan's enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted coghlan's brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Leave No Trace Hero:** Perfect for digging cat holes and trenches, helping you tread lightly and responsibly.
- • **Compact & Ready to Go:** Fits effortlessly in your backpack—minimal bulk, maximum utility.
- • **Featherweight Champion:** At just 2 ounces, it’s the barely-there tool your pack has been craving.
- • **Ergonomic Precision Grip:** Designed for comfort and control, even on tough terrain.
- • **Built to Brave the Outdoors:** Crafted from rugged ABS plastic, this trowel stands up to your wildest adventures.

## Overview

Coghlan's Trowel is a lightweight (2 oz), durable ABS plastic camping shovel designed for backpackers and outdoor enthusiasts. Its ergonomic handle ensures comfortable digging for campsite chores like cat holes and water trenches. Compact and bright orange for easy visibility, it’s a reliable, minimalist tool that supports Leave No Trace principles while adding virtually no weight to your pack.

## Description

The Coghlan's Trowel is a must-have tool for any hiker or backpacker.Made in Canada from lightweight ABS plastic, it weighs just 2 oz. (55 g), making it an essential part of your backpacking kit.The trowel is perfect for digging cat holes, which are necessary to follow Leave No Trace Principles in the outdoors. The compact size of this trenching tool allows it to fit easily into your backpack, and it won't add unnecessary weight to your load.The Coghlan's Trowel is the perfect addition to any outdoor adventure, helping you to minimize your impact on the environment and leave the wilderness as you found it..

Review: Simple, Lightweight, and Surprisingly Tough for Its Price - Simple, Lightweight, and Surprisingly Tough for Its Price The Coghlan’s ABS plastic trowel is one of those classic pieces of budget outdoor gear that just quietly does its job. I originally picked it up as part of my backpacking kit years ago, and it’s since become a permanent item in both my camping bin and garden tool bucket. At just 2 ounces, it’s impressively light—barely noticeable in a daypack or hiking pouch. The handle has a decent ergonomic curve, and the plastic feels durable enough for soft to medium soil. It’s not made for prying rocks or digging through compacted clay, but for campsite chores like digging a small cat hole, clearing ashes, or scooping loose soil, it works beautifully. I’ve used it in both dry desert terrain and damp forest ground. As long as you use it properly (not forcing or twisting in rocky soil), it holds up well. The bright orange color is a smart touch—you won’t lose it in the grass or under leaves. I’ve even kept one in my car emergency kit and another in the garden for quick planting jobs. Where it shines most is simplicity: no moving parts, no rust, no weight penalty, and if you somehow break or misplace it, it’s cheap to replace. Bottom line: A lightweight, inexpensive, and dependable camp trowel that’s perfect for backpackers, gardeners, or anyone who values minimalism. Not built for rocky soil, but unbeatable for light digging and general outdoor use.
Review: Very light - Very cheap emergency option, weighs nothing, leave in the pack and forget about it until you need it.

## Features

- Compact and easy to carry: Weighing just 2 oz (55 g), this camping trowel fits effortlessly into your pack, making it a must-have for hiking and minimalist camping adventures
- Built to last: Crafted from durable ABS plastic, this trowel withstands rough outdoor use, ensuring reliability on every trip.
- Reliable for campsite digging: Easily create cat holes for waste disposal or trenches for water drainage, simplifying essential campsite chores
- Comfortable grip for precise use: Designed with an ergonomic handle, this trowel provides control and ease for digging in hard or rocky terrain
- An essential tool for campers: A dependable choice for digging, clearing, and other campsite tasks, tailored for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000BS05Z6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #38,755 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #15 in Gardening Trowels |
| Blade Material | high impact styrene |
| Brand | Coghlan's |
| Color | orange |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (3,538) |
| Department | unisex-adult |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00056389084087 |
| Grip Type | Ergonomic |
| Handle Material | high impact styrene |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Is Foldable | Yes |
| Item Weight | 1.76 ounces |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 10.88 x 2.63 x 0.75 inches |
| Item model number | 8408 |
| Manufacturer | Coghlan's |
| Material | high impact styrene/plastic |
| Product Dimensions | 10.88 x 2.63 x 0.75 inches |
| Style | Weighs 2 ounces (55 grams) |
| UPC | 056389084087 |

## Product Details

- **Blade Material:** high impact styrene
- **Brand:** Coghlan's
- **Color:** orange
- **Grip Type:** Ergonomic
- **Handle Material:** high impact styrene
- **Is Foldable:** Yes
- **Item Weight:** 0.05 Kilograms
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 10.88 x 2.63 x 0.75 inches
- **Material:** high impact styrene/plastic
- **Style:** Weighs 2 ounces (55 grams)

## Images

![Back Packer's Trowel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5100EbGQYXL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple, Lightweight, and Surprisingly Tough for Its Price
*by E***S on October 13, 2025*

Simple, Lightweight, and Surprisingly Tough for Its Price The Coghlan’s ABS plastic trowel is one of those classic pieces of budget outdoor gear that just quietly does its job. I originally picked it up as part of my backpacking kit years ago, and it’s since become a permanent item in both my camping bin and garden tool bucket. At just 2 ounces, it’s impressively light—barely noticeable in a daypack or hiking pouch. The handle has a decent ergonomic curve, and the plastic feels durable enough for soft to medium soil. It’s not made for prying rocks or digging through compacted clay, but for campsite chores like digging a small cat hole, clearing ashes, or scooping loose soil, it works beautifully. I’ve used it in both dry desert terrain and damp forest ground. As long as you use it properly (not forcing or twisting in rocky soil), it holds up well. The bright orange color is a smart touch—you won’t lose it in the grass or under leaves. I’ve even kept one in my car emergency kit and another in the garden for quick planting jobs. Where it shines most is simplicity: no moving parts, no rust, no weight penalty, and if you somehow break or misplace it, it’s cheap to replace. Bottom line: A lightweight, inexpensive, and dependable camp trowel that’s perfect for backpackers, gardeners, or anyone who values minimalism. Not built for rocky soil, but unbeatable for light digging and general outdoor use.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very light
*by J***S on December 15, 2025*

Very cheap emergency option, weighs nothing, leave in the pack and forget about it until you need it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lightweight but sturdy
*by S***. on August 29, 2016*

Great for backpacking. It is very lightweight and cost effective. It's not tiny, which is unfortunate and might be a problem if you are very intent on minimizing space for your pack. However, its shape makes it so you can put it in just about any pack, along the side (it's nice and slim). It's sturdy for being so lightweight, which I love. So it's a decent way to cut ounces of your pack, if you're going for lightweight backpacking. The quality isn't amazing (it is plastic, after all) so if you want something that will dig through rock or ice, maybe this isn't the tool for you. This has worked for me on hard, dry, well packed dirt, though.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Coghlans Back Packers Trowel
- Smidge Midge Proof Headnet
- Smidge Insect Repellent Cream (75ml)

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*Last updated: 2026-03-20*