Coleman Folding Shovel/Pick

It just arrived and while other reviewers complain it's too small, I have to ask, too small for what? You're not going to dig a drainage ditch with this shovel, that's true, but it's the right size for a backpacking shovel, which is its main purpose. It folds up nicely and is very compact in the carrying case. Slightly weighty due to the steel, but I expect it will be rather durable as well. It does claim it can be used as a saw, but I don't think the teeth are sharp enough for that.

It gets the job done, but there are definitely better shovels out there. This one cannot lock with any angle in it and loosens itself during sustained use.

It is much smaller than I expected, but it is of very good quality. I have actually found the the belt size package is quite useful. If you want a small camp/hiking shovel this is a great package. If you are looking for something to do a larger job, look elsewhere.

Looking at the picture you would think that it is somewhat of a medium sized to large sized shovel. This is not the case - the shovel "head" is very small (about the size of a grown mans hand). It does do the job though and is easy to store.

At first I thought this shovel was just really bendy and worthless. Then I REALLY got into it. Have you ever played "smash the raccoon" on a mid summer's eve? Not with this ths piece of junk. I cut my hand.