folding shovel

Portable compacting spade

A folding shovel is a compact digging tool whose blade hinges against the handle for easy storage and transport.

Standard military and camping gear, it fits in a backpack or vehicle emergency kit.

Most fold at one or two joints and lock rigid for use: Every soldier carries a folding shovel.

Also called an entrenching tool or e-tool.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G