The New Terrain backpacking and camping trowel is lightweight and made of impact resistant plastic. Weighing in at about 1.7 oz, it won't add much weight to your pack. It features a sharp tip for cutting through soil, a wide shovel for maximum clearing, and a serrated edge to cut through roots and even small branches. It also has a hanging hole for storage flexibility. Measures about 10.25 inches long by 3.25 inches at its widest.