>>1675969>>1675973The only thing you reasonably need a shovel for is building a trench around your tent and doing other forms of remedial water management, or burying your shit if you are a leave no trace autist.
So yeah, a garden trowel is all you need.
The one caveat is add is that as solid folding e tool can help if your truck gets stuck, but most people carry a regular shovel in their truck anyway.