The REDCAMP military folding shovel is a steel digging tool for hikers and campers who have a specific reason to carry a larger shovel. Its folding design helps with storage, but its weight deserves careful attention before adding it to a walking pack.

This specification-based review covers the green Amazon version, ASIN B07GVGN3C4. We have not tested it. Our assessment uses the product listing and REDCAMP’s product-family information, while keeping differences between versions clear.

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REDCAMP military folding shovel specifications

• Version reviewed: green, ASIN B07GVGN3C4.
• Amazon-listed weight: 2.5 pounds, approximately 1.13 kilograms.
• Listed dimensions: 8 x 6 x 23 inches.
• Blade length: 8.2 inches.
• Materials: alloy steel, with a carbon-steel handle and high-carbon-steel blade listed.

These are listing specifications, not our measurements. REDCAMP’s current product-family page describes several versions and displays a different weight for its selected model. Confirm the exact variant, folded measurements and included cover when ordering.

Folding design and adjustable blade

The REDCAMP product-family page describes a tri-fold design, a screw-collar locking mechanism and blade positions for storage and digging. It also describes a cutting edge, serrated edge and carrying pouch. Check that the linked green offer includes the features and accessories you need.

For our assessment, folding helps solve a storage problem. It does not reduce the mass you carry uphill. Before choosing this style of shovel, think about how often you will use it and how much space its protected blade and folded handle require.

Is it practical for hiking?

Our recommendation depends on the outing. For a short walk to a campsite where a larger digging tool is genuinely needed and permitted, it may be worth considering. For long-distance hiking, the listed weight is a substantial addition to a bathroom kit.

Evaluate the complete pack rather than one item in isolation. Water, shelter and clothing already compete for carrying capacity. A larger shovel should earn its place through a specific task, not simply because it folds.

If your only goal is a permitted sanitary cathole, compare smaller trowels first. Our BoglerCo trowel review and PACT Outdoors shovel review cover compact options designed around trail bathroom needs.

Where a larger folding shovel may fit

We would evaluate this tool for vehicle-supported camping, a short approach to camp or authorized work that benefits from a larger blade. Those are use-case judgments, not independent proof of performance. We have no test results establishing its durability, digging speed or effectiveness in difficult terrain.

Choose equipment around the task and land rules. Carrying a shovel does not authorize trenching, changing a campsite or cutting vegetation. Ask the land manager before planning activities that disturb soil, roots or established sites.

Check the folding mechanism before use

A folding tool introduces moving parts that deserve inspection. Follow the supplied instructions for opening, positioning and securing the blade. Keep fingers clear of hinges, and check that the locking components are secure before using it.

Inspect the tool before each trip and stop using it if a joint loosens or a component shows damage. Avoid treating broad promotional claims as operating instructions. Use the manufacturer’s guidance for the exact model you receive.

Store it with the blade protected and away from delicate pack fabric. Check that the pouch closes securely and that the folded tool cannot shift against your back or other gear. An external attachment needs to be stable throughout the walk.

Sanitary use still depends on the destination

Leave No Trace recommends catholes 6–8 inches deep and at least 200 feet from water, campsites and trails where this method is appropriate. Cover the hole afterward. Local instructions take priority, and some areas require packing out all human waste.

The National Park Service’s bathroom planning guide recommends checking disposal requirements before departure. Pack out toilet paper and hygiene products. Carry an appropriate waste system when required or when digging is unsuitable.

Keep any shovel used for sanitation separate from food and cooking equipment. Prepare the rest of the bathroom kit and share your disposal plan with hiking partners before leaving.

Questions to answer before buying

• Does your trip require a larger shovel, or would a small trowel meet the need?
• Can you comfortably carry the complete pack with this added tool?
• What are the exact folded measurements and included accessories?
• Does the current offer match the green version reviewed here?
• What instructions, return terms and seller support apply?

Final verdict: REDCAMP military folding shovel

The REDCAMP military folding shovel is a candidate for hikers with a defined need for a larger steel digging tool. For vehicle-supported trips or short approaches, its folding format may be useful. For long hiking days with sanitation as the only purpose, we would compare lighter dedicated trowels first.

Confirm the exact version and plan around permitted tasks. The best choice is the tool that meets your real needs without adding unnecessary carrying effort.