Gerber Gorge Folding Shovel — Black

The Gorge is a compact folding shovel designed for backcountry hiking, camping and outdoor activities where weight and bulk over a weekend genuinely matter. Folded it measures 235 mm; deployed it reaches an overall length of 419 mm. At 794 g it fits comfortably in a lightweight pack without compromising your daily range.

The glass-filled nylon handle absorbs impacts without flexing, while the rubber over-grip keeps purchase firm even with wet hands or gloves. There is a trade-off worth knowing: the same lightness that makes it easy to carry limits digging performance on tough ground — the manufacturer has addressed this by integrating a pick into the head, but on rock or dense roots this remains a field tool, not a replacement for a heavy-duty spade.

A push-button mechanism lets you open and lock the blade one-handed and without tools. When folded, the head exposes a striking face for hammering tent pegs into firm ground — a useful feature that saves carrying a separate mallet. The included nylon sheath protects the blade in transit and allows the shovel to be clipped to a belt or pack.

Key features

• Folded length of 235 mm: fits the side pocket of any trekking pack.
• Glass-filled nylon handle withstands repeated impacts without the weight of solid metal.
• Sliding push-button opens and locks the blade without tools, one-handed.
• Integrated striking face drives tent pegs without hunting for a rock.
• Pick for hard ground extends use beyond simple digging in loose soil.

In the box

• Gerber Gorge folding shovel
• Nylon sheath