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Australian Army Entrenching Tool (Folding Shovel)
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Australian Army Entrenching Tool (Folding Shovel)

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A compact folding shovel issued as part of Australian Army field kit, sold as military surplus.

Why it's buy-it-for-life

An owner reports using it hard for years — digging fire pits and latrine holes while camping in the outback and even for home gardening — with no complaints about durability.

What redditors say

Recommended on reddit as recently as January 2025

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    r/BuyItForLife comment

    I have some Australian Army kit such as water bottles, backpacks and my favourite is a shovel/entrenching tool... I beat the hell out of it camping in the outback.

military-surplus folding-shovel camping durable

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