{"product_id":"rothco-deluxe-tri-fold-steel-shovel","title":"Rothco Deluxe Tri-Fold Steel Shovel","description":"\u003cp class=\"product-lead\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt to Handle Demanding Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompact Enough to Go Anywhere\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo Head Positions, One Serrated Edge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-duty steel construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e built to withstand rigorous digging and cutting use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTri-fold collapsible design:\u003c\/strong\u003e folds into three sections for compact storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual head lock positions:\u003c\/strong\u003e locks at 90 and 180 degrees for scooping or spearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eD-style handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e provides control and comfort during digging tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerrated edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e cuts through roots, tough dirt, and debris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional storage cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e available as a variant for added organization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eWithout Cover\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eWith Cover\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRTC-839\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRTC-849\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2.11 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2.7 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHead Lock Positions\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e90° and 180°\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHandle Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eD-style\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFold Sections\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eTaiwan\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Is For and Isn't\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-fit-yes\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-fit-no\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eWhat positions does the shovel head lock into?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eWhat does the serrated edge do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eOne 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is the difference between the two variants?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eHow compact is the shovel when folded?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is the shovel made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eThe Rothco Deluxe Tri-Fold Shovel is constructed from heavy-duty steel. No coating, finish, or alloy specification is stated beyond the steel material designation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rothco","offers":[{"title":"Without Cover","offer_id":67128103633267,"sku":"RTC-839","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"With Cover","offer_id":67128103666035,"sku":"RTC-849","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1926\/7025\/files\/839-B1.webp?v=1792121975","url":"https:\/\/bulletproofzone.com\/products\/rothco-deluxe-tri-fold-steel-shovel","provider":"Bulletproof Zone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}