>>2592626I second that.
If you want a shovel that:
1) is small,
2) is comfortable to use,
3) does not break upon use,
then do go for a fixed, not overly complicated, classic models.
They are heavier, but do the job.
I've seen many foldable "shovels", and regardless of their price they were just useless gadgets made to look like a shovel.
Especially those labelled as "military" and "scouting" fell apart surprisingly fast when used on heavy / clay soil. The reasons I witnessed so far: 1) the hinge fell apart 2) the spade broke away from the hinge (it turned out it the parts were just welded together) 3) the lock mechanism kept becoming loose and using the shovel was super annoying 4) the spade bent on the tip (even though this was supposed to be a premium lightweight super-durable alloy).
Also, all those extra pickaxe-like gadgets paired with the gadget-like "shovels" render the tool uncomfortable.
