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Deuce of Spades Camp Trowel vs Gerber Shard

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Gerber Shard is the lighter option — 14 g lighter than the Deuce of Spades Camp Trowel (50% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Deuce of Spades Camp Trowel Gerber Shard
Weight 28 g · 0.028 kg · 0.06 lb 14 g · 0.014 kg · 0.03 lb
Brand Deuce of Spades Gerber
Category Tools Tools
Deuce of Spades Camp Trowel
28 g

Ultralight aluminium cathole trowel. LNT essential.

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Gerber Shard
14 g

Minimal keychain multitool. Screwdriver and pry bar functions at only 0.5 oz.

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Deuce of Spades Camp Trowel vs Gerber Shard: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Gerber Shard wins — at 14 g it is 14 g (50%) lighter than the Deuce of Spades Camp Trowel (28 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest tools page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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