Rothco Deluxe Tri-Fold Steel Shovel

The Rothco Deluxe Tri-Fold Shovel is a heavy-duty steel entrenching tool that folds into three compact sections for easy storage in a pack, vehicle, or equipment box. The head locks at 90 and 180 degrees for scooping or spearing, and one edge is serrated for cutting through roots and compacted debris. Available with or without a storage cover.

Built to Handle Demanding Conditions

The Rothco Deluxe Tri-Fold Shovel is constructed from heavy-duty steel, giving it the structural rigidity needed for sustained digging, prying, and cutting tasks. Steel construction resists bending under load, so the shovel performs consistently whether breaking ground on a campsite or clearing debris in an emergency situation.

Compact Enough to Go Anywhere

The tri-fold design collapses the Rothco Deluxe Tri-Fold Shovel into three sections, reducing its footprint enough to fit inside a pack, a vehicle storage compartment, or a gear box without taking up meaningful space. The folded profile makes it a practical addition to a bug-out bag, a truck kit, or a hiking pack where bulk is a real constraint.

Two Head Positions, One Serrated Edge

The shovel head locks at 90 degrees for use as a traditional entrenching tool (useful for digging foxholes, fire pits, or drainage channels) and at 180 degrees for flat scooping of loose material. The serrated edge on one side of the blade lets the Rothco Deluxe Tri-Fold Shovel cut through roots, tough soil, and fibrous debris without a separate cutting tool. The D-style handle keeps the grip controlled during both chopping and digging strokes.

Features

  • Heavy-duty steel construction: built to withstand rigorous digging and cutting use.
  • Tri-fold collapsible design: folds into three sections for compact storage.
  • Dual head lock positions: locks at 90 and 180 degrees for scooping or spearing.
  • D-style handle: provides control and comfort during digging tasks.
  • Serrated edge: cuts through roots, tough dirt, and debris.
  • Optional storage cover: available as a variant for added organization.

Specifications

Specification Without Cover With Cover
SKU RTC-839 RTC-849
Weight 2.11 lb 2.7 lb
Material Steel
Head Lock Positions 90° and 180°
Handle Style D-style
Fold Sections 3
Origin Taiwan

California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Who This Is For and Isn't

The Rothco Deluxe Tri-Fold Shovel suits campers, hikers, overlanders, and emergency preparedness kits where a full-size shovel is impractical. The dual head positions and serrated edge make it useful across digging, scooping, and light cutting tasks. The with-cover variant adds a storage option for organized kit management.

The Rothco Deluxe Tri-Fold Shovel is not a full-size field shovel and is not suited for large-volume excavation or heavy construction work. Folded dimensions are not specified, so buyers with strict storage size constraints should contact us before ordering to confirm the folded profile fits their space.

Common Questions

What positions does the shovel head lock into?

The Rothco Deluxe Tri-Fold Shovel head locks at two positions: 90 degrees, which orients the blade for traditional digging and entrenching, and 180 degrees, which flattens the blade for scooping loose material. Switching between positions lets the shovel handle a wider range of outdoor and field tasks without carrying additional tools.

What does the serrated edge do?

One side of the Rothco Deluxe Tri-Fold Shovel blade carries a serrated edge designed to cut through roots, compacted dirt, and fibrous debris. This reduces the need for a separate cutting tool when clearing a campsite, digging in root-dense soil, or breaking through packed ground.

What is the difference between the two variants?

The Rothco Deluxe Tri-Fold Shovel is available in two variants: without a cover (SKU RTC-839, 2.11 lb) and with a storage cover (SKU RTC-849, 2.7 lb). The cover variant adds a carrying and storage pouch for the folded shovel. The shovel itself is the same in both variants.

How compact is the shovel when folded?

The Rothco Deluxe Tri-Fold Shovel collapses into three sections for storage in a bag, vehicle compartment, or equipment box. Exact folded dimensions are not specified; buyers with strict size requirements should contact us before ordering to confirm the folded profile fits their storage space.

What is the shovel made from?

The Rothco Deluxe Tri-Fold Shovel is constructed from heavy-duty steel. No coating, finish, or alloy specification is stated beyond the steel material designation.

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