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product_id: 47985083
title: "Coghlans Back Packers Trowel"
brand: "coghlan's"
price: "NZ$34"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Coghlan's"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/47985083-coghlans-back-packers-trowel
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# built-in measuring scoop high-impact styrene, nearly unbreakable 2 oz ultra-lightweight Coghlans Back Packers Trowel

**Brand:** coghlan's
**Price:** NZ$34
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧭 Dig Smart, Travel Light, Stay Ready!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Coghlans Back Packers Trowel by coghlan's
- **How much does it cost?** NZ$34 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

- • **Bright & Bold:** Vibrant orange design ensures you never lose sight of your essential tool.
- • **Compact & Ready:** Foldable and travel-friendly, it fits seamlessly into your backpack or emergency kit.
- • **Featherweight Power:** At just 2 oz, it’s the ultimate packable companion for every trailblazer.
- • **Unbreakable Confidence:** Crafted from high-impact styrene, this trowel stands tough when you need it most.
- • **Precision in Your Pocket:** Integrated measuring marks let you dig with exactness—no guesswork required.

## Overview

The Coghlans Back Packers Trowel is a lightweight (2 oz), foldable trenching tool made from durable high-impact styrene plastic. Featuring a bright orange color and built-in measuring marks on the scoop, it’s designed for backpackers, hikers, and campers who demand a reliable, compact, and nearly unbreakable digging tool for outdoor adventures.

## Description

Product Description A compact shovel for ""on the go"". This virtually unbreakable, lightweight shovel is ideal for camping, while backpacking or on the beach. System Requirements continuity 2013 Safety Warning The 'safety_warning' is not explicitly provided in the product information. However, according to the attribute generation instruction, safety warnings for shovels and shovels may include eye protection to dig and avoid contact with underground utilities. Although not explicitly mentioned in the product details, these safety warnings are general recommendations for the use of shovels and shovels. Therefore, I preach that the 'safety_warning' attribute would include warnings about eye protection and avoid contact with underground utilities. Box Contains 1x Backpackers Trowel

Review: Packable emergency kit - Hope to never need to use, but it gives peace of mind. Very light. Feels reasonably strong.
Review: Bright and lightweight - Bright and lightweight but I also take a metal trowel camping just in case.

## Features

- Light weight and almost unbreakable scoop
- Ideal for travelling, while hiking, backpacking etc.
- With measuring indications on scoop

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000BS05Z6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 44,152 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) 36 in Camping & Hiking Shovels |
| Blade Material | Plastic |
| Brand | Coghlan's |
| Brand Name | Coghlan's |
| Colour | orange |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,436 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00056389084087 |
| Grip Type | Plastic |
| Handle Material | Plastic |
| Included Components | Camping equipment |
| Is Foldable | Yes |
| Item Dimensions | 27.6 x 6.7 x 1.9 centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Coghlans Back Packers Trowel - Orange |
| Item Weight | 0.05 Kilograms |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 27.6 x 6.7 x 1.9 centimetres |
| Item weight | 0.05 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Coghlan's |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 8408 |
| Material | high impact styrene/plastic |
| Material Type | high impact styrene/plastic |
| Model Number | 8408 |
| Style | C8408 Trowel |
| Style Name | C8408 Trowel |
| UPC | 056389084087 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Blade material:** Plastic
- **Brand:** Coghlan's
- **Colour:** orange
- **Grip type:** Plastic
- **Handle material:** Plastic
- **Is foldable:** Yes
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 27.6 x 6.7 x 1.9 centimetres
- **Item weight:** 0.05 Kilograms
- **Material:** high impact styrene/plastic
- **Style:** C8408 Trowel

## Images

![Coghlans Back Packers Trowel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5100EbGQYXL.jpg)
![Coghlans Back Packers Trowel - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61pB5ggWqLL.jpg)
![Coghlans Back Packers Trowel - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61e2Q2JTONS.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Packable emergency kit
*by A***E on 14 July 2025*

Hope to never need to use, but it gives peace of mind. Very light. Feels reasonably strong.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bright and lightweight
*by J***K on 7 August 2025*

Bright and lightweight but I also take a metal trowel camping just in case.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well, good tool for the job
*by O***E on 31 May 2022*

Used this to bury my fecal matter in various scenic spots across the Lake District. It is both sturdy and compact, and fits well in my backpack. It stood up well against the moderately soft heathery and heavy soil on the fells, and is of a good length to dig a deep enough hole. Additionally, the shovel is sharp enough that I could almost 'saw' a hole in the soil, creating a neat soil 'plug' that I could then cover the hole with after having finished my business. Plus points for being a great colour. No complaints at all, 10/10 will use again.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Coghlans Back Packers Trowel
- Smidge Midge Proof Headnet
- Smidge Insect Repellent Cream (75ml)

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-04-29*