Dig Cat Holes With This Handy Tool

Pooping in the wilderness is one of those necessities you’ll want to make as painless as possible. It can become even more complicated if you practice Leave No Trace principles, which stipulate you are to leave as little impact as possible on the environment you’re traipsing through.

Part of that comes with practice, and part of it comes with having the right tools for the job. Leave No Trace travelers will know they need to dig a cat hole before going Number 2, and that’s something you typically can’t do easily with your hands.

Enter the U-Dig-It trowel, a stainless-steel hand shovel that is both sturdy and efficient. The trowel has a folding handle that allows it to be packed down small, along with a fabric case so you’re not spreading any leftover dirt around your pack.

The trowel is extremely sturdy; lighter, plastic models have broken after a few uses on tough ground, while the U-Dig-It remains dependable. It’s nearly a $20 investment, but an important once for your comfort in the backcountry.