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Vargo Titanium Dig Dig Tool
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Vargo Titanium Dig Dig Tool
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A trowel that doubles as a tent stake, the Vargo Dig Dig Tool is made of strong, lightweight titanium and weighs just over an ounce—so you’ll have no trouble fitting it in your pack. When you’re digging catholes, the ergonomic design and rounded handle ensure a comfortable grip, while the serrated edges slice through roots and tough ground with ease Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downIniquity
82
Nov 25, 2019
Is this for real? A piece of bent metal that can be used as a shovel or tent stake? Is this a joke?
Iniquity
82
Nov 26, 2019
"Backpacking" is a major part of my job. $22 just seems a bit excessive for a really sub-par shovel and tent stake.
Cyphre
2708
Nov 27, 2019
IniquityUltralight backpacking is? Because ultralight is the only key word here.
A community member
Jun 25, 2019
Same cost as the deuce, but weighs more. Plus you can get the deuce same day at rei... Hard pass, except for hardcore Ti lovers.
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p_f_a
3
Jul 18, 2018
Have one. Good idea in theory but not a huge fan, at least out here in the west with hard ground. Digs okay but as a stake, any pressure will bend the fuck out of it. Just bring the Deuce of Spades and forget about using it as a peg.
TheIzzardKing
359
Mar 12, 2018
need banana for scale. lol. seriously though, can't tell how big it actually is despite the measurements, i have a hard time visualizing it.
Bwino
9
Feb 1, 2018
if its anything like this one which i bought, it's worthless as a digging tool https://www.massdrop.com/buy/suluk-46-titanium-trowel?utm_campaign=Transactional%3A%20Drop%20Complete%20%28Success%29&utm_source=SparkPost&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Transactional%3A%20Drop%20Complete%20%28Success%29&utm_content=1495530722444.139858682761313162241089&referer=5RXTMV
Bwino
9
Mar 9, 2018
It's not easy to grip and apply enough force to penetrate hard soil. Also not rigid enough. Would suggest the luxurylite hiking pole with a Texas toothpick segment, which can serve multiple purposes as a spear for self defense against animals, a tent stake/tarp pole, and digging tool.
dirtherder
35
Jan 31, 2018
Any idea if the Dig Dig tool would fit in a sheath/holster designed for a Japanese style Hori Hori knife?
One like the Kanroot Hori Hori Sheath available on Amazon?
Any other suggestions?
One like the Kanroot Hori Hori Sheath available on Amazon?
Any other suggestions?
SawatchFactory
300
Jul 23, 2017
Just got one of these for the Vapor Trail mission. It's a solid piece and I like that it is designed to serve double duty (doody?) as a tent stake. Let's me drop one stake from my kit!
SawatchFactory
300
Oct 19, 2017
That would be a shitty situation, wouldn't it? I always carry an extra stake. So, the trowel replaces the extra and generally doesn't get used for staking duty.
I've been in spots where the ground is so thick with roots and rocks that a stick doesn't dig at all. Even smooth-edged metal trowels can fail in those situations. Serrated edges saw through. Is it essential for every type of backpacker? Naw. But it's a darn good trowel.
I've been in spots where the ground is so thick with roots and rocks that a stick doesn't dig at all. Even smooth-edged metal trowels can fail in those situations. Serrated edges saw through. Is it essential for every type of backpacker? Naw. But it's a darn good trowel.
jjslypig
0
Apr 21, 2019
You obviously haven’t tried digging any cat holes in the GSMNP! Lots of roots and rocks and old undisturbed soil.
benfishing7
6
Jun 3, 2017
Anyone have experience with this and the deuce scoop from dutchware? Looks like the dutchware one uses grade 5 Ti instead of grade 2 but is lighter so probably thinner. I am not so concerned about the weight difference but want the one that is more durable.
https://dutchwaregear.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=deuce&ga_count=1&ga_id=ea70d06a-3261-4b66-953a-466ff6f8d424
Darryl22
0
Mar 12, 2018
benfishing7Had a deuce on jmt. Useless. Iceaxe was the one. These things have no hefty, personally wouldnt use my poles for fear of breaking it. Blavk diamond have an ice axe handle topper
VargoOutdoors
77
Vargo Outdoors
May 31, 2017
Hi, all!
We just thought we'd weigh in here and answer some questions for you.
A. The Dig Dig Tool is made from grade 2 titanium as assumed. We experimented with grade 5 but decided against it for two reasons:
1. Grade 5 is more difficult to work with and wouldn't allow us to make the bends in the handle that we wanted that help increase its comfort and allow for two-handed use (adds more digging power like a shovel).
2. And to a lesser degree of importance, grade 5 cost more which would have made it more expensive for everyone. We wanted to hit the sweet spot of price and performance.
B. Given we used grade 2 titanium, we did have to use a thicker material to increase its strength. However, the weight and price of the Dig Dig Tool falls right in between the smaller, thinner, and less effective Al and Ti trowels and the more common, less expensive plastic trowels on the market. The Dig Dig Tool is plenty strong. You'll have an incredible time trying to bend it under normal use (we've tried!).
C. It does not come with a case or sheath.
D. All in all, the design, shape, and choice of material make for an incredibly strong, more effective digging tool and tent stake. As with all ultralight gear, if you take care of it, it will take care of you for years to come.
Thanks!
Team Vargo
RutaLocura
36
Ruta Locura
May 31, 2017
VargoOutdoorsAt twice the thickness, it can't cost less, at least not just in materials alone. The real cost savings comes from the fact that you can punch grade 2 far more easily, which I am assuming is being done. Biggest cost in a tool like the Tark, is that each one has to be waterjet cut because of the grade of titanium being used, $7 verses $1, never mind the initial tooling costs. The same thing goes for titanium V stakes, grade 5 eats up the dies, if they will even cycle. Yet another case for grade 9, it can be punched and bent almost as easily as grade 2, but is almost as strong as grade 5. Yes, it costs more, but if you use thinner material, you cut costs there, get a lighter tool, and one that is stronger. Factories(US or Chinese) may balk at this, but as a tool and die designer(with years of real world journeyman shop experience), I call BS, it can be done. I understand that everything is a compromise, but not every aspect is worth compromising. I get gigged for products that are both too light, and too heavy, not everything is ideal.
Rucks
0
May 22, 2018
RutaLocuraWell said. I’ve been using this for a year and my answer for a sheath has been spare duct tape on the serrations to not damage the cuben fiber of my pack, while keeping it accessible in nature, for when nature calls. I can pull the duct tape if I’m digging hard ground or leave it on for AT three season soil conditions.
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