Gorge Folding Shovel

The Gorge Folding Shovel features a fast and smooth push-button collapsible handle and a glass-filled nylon shaft with rubberized overgrip. The spade folds back, revealing a textured head to be used as a hammer for pounding in tent stakes. The Gorge is lightweight and packable for back-country camping and hiking.

$23

Item # 22-41578

Overall Length: 16.50"
Closed Length: 9.25"
Weight: 28.0 oz
Sheath: Nylon bag
Handle: Glass-filled Nylon

Features

Easy-to-use push button slide mechanism
Glass-filled Nylon Handle
Pick made for hard packed ground
Hammer feature at base, great for hammering tent stakes
Nylon drawstring bag for easy transport
Small, compact size great for camping, backpacking, etc.

Reviews

2 Doctor Michael Hughes - JUL 15, 2012

It broke the first 6 inch hole I dug. It was soft most dirt with tiny roots. The spade broke right off on the weld spots.

1 Don't Waste Your Money So Not Worth It. - JUN 11, 2012

Took it on a 5 day trip in the Adirondacks. Dug 3 6" deep holes in soft dirt (it rained every day) and the spade snapped on the fourth.

5 what do you expect? really ? - APR 13, 2012

really? what did you expect from a $23 folding shovel?

1 randomtext Somonewhoisnthappy - MAR 25, 2012

Just like the other comment, product snapped clearly in two pieces when digging.

My buddy where laughing as he was prying, hammering, and smashing stuff with his ebay bought semi-plastic version.

I expected better from gerber...

1 Your Title mdwmd - SEP 6, 2011

Product failed on first use while digging in soft dirt. Unacceptable.

In addition, the edge of the spade is thick and dull, there's an opportunity to enhance the effectiveness of this tool with a grinder, but I did not have a chance before the product fa

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