Deuce of Spades
“You will most likely not get eaten by a bear, attacked by a mountain lion, or bit by a rattlesnake, but I guarantee you that after a cup of coffee and oatmeal you are going to need to poop in the woods while on the trail”
-Pete “Czech” Sustr
The Deuce of Spades was the brainchild of renowned gear designs Mike Cecot-Sherer, and was first launched as a Kickstarter project back in 2014. I personally supported that campaign, and from the time my Deuce arrived I have never left home without this little gem in my pack. Weighing in at 17g (less than a bite of a snickers bar) this little tool is essential for digging a proper cat hole. For those Ultra-Lighters who are concerned about an extra item in their pack, have no fear, the Deuce of Spades also can double as an excellent tent stake, especially in sandy soil. After 5 years and 4 thru-hikes my Deuce is still going strong and makes my morning constitutional that much easier to leave no trace.