GSI Outdoors Cathole Trowel with 6-inch Depth Scale

When you’re camping or trekking away from toilets, a suitable place to go and the right tool help make sanitation more manageable. The GSI Outdoors Cathole Trowel is a lightweight tool for digging toilet holes, with a built-in 6-inch depth scale and Leave No Trace usage tips moulded into the handle.

Its serrated edges are designed to cut through tough ground. Made from recycled Lexan, this 26 cm trowel weighs 84 g, making it a practical addition to a camp sanitation kit when travelling off-grid.

Where it fits in your kit

• Camp sanitation kit: Keep it with the items you use for toileting at camp.
• Wild camping: A purpose-made digging tool for trips away from facilities.
• Trekking kit: Its 84 g weight makes it suitable for carrying with other trip essentials.
• Off-grid camp: Useful when you need to manage sanitation away from established services.

Prep tips

• Check local rules and guidance before digging; not every location is suitable for catholes.
• Read the Leave No Trace tips moulded into the handle before your trip.
• Practise using the depth scale at camp so you know how it works before you need it.
• Store the trowel with your sanitation supplies and clean it after use.

Specifications

• Length: 26 cm
• Max width: 6.5 cm
• Weight: 84 g
• Material: Recycled Lexan
• Serrated edges for digging in hard soil
• 6-inch measurement scale for depth
• Moulded-in Leave No Trace guidelines
• Built from repurposed GSI Outdoors products