{"product_id":"rothco-tri-fold-steel-shovel","title":"Rothco Tri-Fold Steel Shovel","description":"\u003cp class=\"product-lead\"\u003eThe Rothco Tri-Fold Shovel is a steel-construction folding entrenching tool designed for military personnel, outdoor enthusiasts, and survivalists who need a compact, capable digging implement on the move. Its three-section design extends to 24 inches for digging leverage and collapses to 9 inches for pack storage. Available in Black or Green, with or without a carry cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Field and Camp Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rothco Tri-Fold Shovel handles the digging tasks that come up repeatedly in field and backcountry settings: fire pit preparation, cat hole sanitation, snow clearing, and trench work. The 5.5-inch-wide blade provides a workable digging surface across these varied applications, and the steel construction holds up to the resistance of compacted soil and packed snow without flexing under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompact Enough to Carry Every Time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 9 inches folded, the Tri-Fold Shovel fits inside a standard rucksack side pocket or pack lid without consuming meaningful space. The three-section fold is the mechanism that achieves this: the handle and blade sections collapse against each other rather than requiring a separate storage bag or external attachment point. The Green variant with cover adds a dedicated carry sleeve for cleaner storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e24-Inch Extended Reach\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen deployed, the Tri-Fold Shovel reaches 24 inches from handle end to blade tip. That length puts the blade at a useful working angle for a standing or kneeling user without requiring the short, cramped strokes that smaller entrenching tools demand. For sustained digging tasks, the added reach reduces fatigue compared to palm-sized folding tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-section folding design:\u003c\/strong\u003e collapses to 9 inches for pack storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended working length:\u003c\/strong\u003e opens to 24 inches for digging leverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e metal blade and handle for field durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5.5-inch blade width:\u003c\/strong\u003e broad digging surface for earth, snow, and debris\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional carry cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green variant available with a dedicated storage sleeve\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 \/ Black\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eWithout Cover \/ Green\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eWith Cover \/ Green\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-82810\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRTC-828\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRTC-829\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2.2 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1.8 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1.95 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eExtended length\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003e24 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFolded length\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003e9 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBlade width\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003e5.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003eSteel metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCarry cover included\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGreen\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 can expose you to Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and 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 Tri-Fold Shovel suits military personnel, campers, hikers, and survivalists who need a steel entrenching tool that packs small and deploys quickly for digging, snow clearing, and field sanitation tasks. The cover variant suits buyers who want a cleaner carry solution inside a pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-fit-no\"\u003eThe Tri-Fold Shovel is not a full-size field shovel and is not suited for high-volume earthmoving or construction-grade digging. It does not include a pick or mattock head. The carry cover is included only with the Green \/ With Cover variant; the two Without Cover variants ship without one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is the Rothco Tri-Fold Shovel made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eThe Rothco Tri-Fold Shovel is constructed from steel metal across all three variants: Black without cover, Green without cover, and Green with cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eHow small does the Tri-Fold Shovel pack down?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eThe Rothco Tri-Fold Shovel folds to 9 inches in its collapsed position, making it compact enough to fit inside a standard rucksack pocket or pack lid compartment. The three-section design is what allows it to reach that folded length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is the difference between the three variants?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eThe Rothco Tri-Fold Shovel is available in Black without a carry cover (2.2 lb), Green without a carry cover (1.8 lb), and Green with a carry cover (1.95 lb). All three share the same 24-inch extended length, 9-inch folded length, and 5.5-inch blade width. The Black variant weighs slightly more than the Green variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eWhat tasks is the Tri-Fold Shovel suited for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eThe Rothco Tri-Fold Shovel is suited for field and camp digging tasks including fire pit preparation, cat hole sanitation, snow clearing, and trench work. It is not designed for high-volume earthmoving or construction-grade applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eDoes the carry cover come with all variants?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eNo. The carry cover is included only with the Green \/ With Cover variant (SKU RTC-829). The Black without cover (RTC-82810) and Green without cover (RTC-828) variants do not include a carry sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rothco","offers":[{"title":"Without Cover \/ Black","offer_id":67126621929843,"sku":"RTC-82810","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Without Cover \/ Green","offer_id":67126621962611,"sku":"RTC-828","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"With Cover \/ Green","offer_id":67126621995379,"sku":"RTC-829","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1926\/7025\/files\/82810-A.webp?v=1792116120","url":"https:\/\/bulletproofzone.com\/products\/rothco-tri-fold-steel-shovel","provider":"Bulletproof Zone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}