Review: Naceture Ultralight Backpacking Trowel

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I carry a backpacking trowel whenever I carry a pack while hiking. It doesn’t matter if the trail is only a few miles long (I’m unfamiliar with the trail) or it’s a day hike, it is secured in the bottom of my bag wrapped up in a small trash bag, and wipes. You never know when you might need it. If you aren’t carrying a backpacking trowel like the Naceture Ultralight Backpacking Trowel and are interested and getting one for yourself, check out my real-life experiences with the trowel.

I carried a cheap heavy folding style from a big box store for a few years. But the weight does add up and I’m always looking for ways to lighten my gear. With backpacking and day hiking everyone matters. When I saw this multi-function Naceture Ultralight Backpacking Trowel I knew it was time for an upgrade.

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Taken directly from the sales page…

• 𝗕𝘂𝘆𝟮𝗼𝗿𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲, 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲𝟱: A MUST HAVE ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING GEAR – Having a quality trowel on hand when you need it the most is a MUST. And guess what? We have just the right ultralight trowel made out of high-quality aluminum designed to be resistant to rust and corrosion as well as breakage even in wet conditions and will last a lifetime.
• ✅DIG A HOLE QUICKLY AND EFFECTIVELY – Made specifically for ultralight backpackers, this compact and lightweight ultralight multitool gear will be able to easily dig a hole into hard ground, through roots, and even through rocky soil without leaving any trace behind, which makes it perfect for most hikers and outdoor enthusiasts as well.
• ✅PERFECT SURVIVAL SHOVEL -The sharp edges slice through tough ground and roots where other tools can’t and get the job done as quickly as possible while letting you get on with the rest of your day and enjoy it.
• ✅DURABLE AND FUNCTIONAL – It comes with an ergonomic, longer easy-grip handle, making it easy to maneuver and comfortable to hold and use. The scoop is large enough to quickly remove dirt, but still portable and small enough that is not going to take up much space when it is in your backpack
• ✅THE GO-TO POTTY TROWEL FOR EVERY CAMPER – There is no excuse to not have a trowel. Now you can scoop a cathole anytime nature calls with this lightweight shovel that is going to be able to perform exactly as you want. Use at the campsite to clean up debris, bury pet or human waste, and more.

Naceture Ultralight Backpacking Trowel – First Impressions

It comes in just a plastic bag. No instructions or even how to care of it. Then again it’s aluminum and all you need to do is wipe it down after each use and disinfect if it gets nasty. After your hiking trip clean under the faucet with some dish soap. Dry it off and once it’s completely dry store it in your gear bag or on a storage shelf.

On first impressions, it’s a featherweight. It feels good in my hands. The saw teeth and digging edges could be sharper. The only thing missing is the notching in the handle-to-loop tent tie-downs. But I have a multitool that has that on it.

What I don’t like, it might bend in hard-packed soil or rocky dirt. The saw teeth look about worthless. I haven’t tried it yet but it looks like it might cut through some roots. I do have a multi-tool I carry that has a small saw blade and I will probably use that if I need to cut roots away.

Naceture Ultralight Backpacking Trowel – Test Dig

I dug some holes in the yard in a new flowerbed and even used them to pot up some new plants. It works great in that loose soil. In the clay parts of the yard, not so much. The handle isn’t that great for compact soil. It will take some getting used to. Plus the handle isn’t designed for a lot of digging. If you have gloves You can feel the impact every time you have to forcibly jab the trowel in the packed soil.

I love the bright orange color that no one will see. But it is easy to find if I drop it in dense foliage or grab it out of my bag at night. This guy is replacing my heavy one. I will use it until I can find a better option.

Disclosure: Amazon sent me this item to review to give my non-biased opinion/review.

If you need a lightweight backing trowel that doesn’t cost much, the Naceture Ultralight Backpacking Trowel will get the job done.