---
product_id: 2586032
title: "Back Packer's Trowel"
brand: "coghlan's"
price: "S/.60"
currency: PEN
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.pe/products/2586032-back-packers-trowel
store_origin: PE
region: Peru
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# compact, pack-friendly size 2 oz ultra-lightweight durable ABS plastic build Back Packer's Trowel

**Brand:** coghlan's
**Price:** S/.60
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎒 Dig Light, Travel Far — The Ultimate Minimalist’s Trowel

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Back Packer's Trowel by coghlan's
- **How much does it cost?** S/.60 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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

- • **Vibrant & Visible:** Bright orange design means you’ll never lose this trusty tool in the wild.
- • **Featherweight Champion:** At just 2 oz, it’s barely there—carry more, weigh less.
- • **Ergonomic Precision Grip:** Comfort meets control for effortless digging in varied terrains.
- • **Leave No Trace Essential:** Perfect for quick cat holes and campsite chores, helping you tread lightly.
- • **Built to Brave the Outdoors:** Crafted from rugged ABS plastic for dependable durability on every trail.

## Overview

The Coghlan's Back Packer's Trowel is a compact, ultra-lightweight (2 oz) camping tool made from durable ABS plastic. Designed for minimalist backpackers and outdoor enthusiasts, it features an ergonomic handle for precise digging of cat holes and campsite trenches. Its bright orange color ensures visibility, making it an essential, reliable companion for Leave No Trace compliant adventures.

## 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 |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #40,949 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #14 in Gardening Trowels |
| Brand | Coghlan's |
| Color | orange |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 3,533 Reviews |
| 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) |

## 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)
![Back Packer's Trowel - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61e2Q2JTONS.jpg)
![Back Packer's Trowel - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61pB5ggWqLL.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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*Product available on Desertcart Peru*
*Store origin: PE*
*Last updated: 2026-02-06*