Deuce of Spades Camp Trowel vs Vargo Titanium Shepherd Hook Stake

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

Vargo Titanium Shepherd Hook Stake is the lighter option — 21 g lighter than the Deuce of Spades Camp Trowel (75% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Deuce of Spades Camp Trowel	Vargo Titanium Shepherd Hook Stake
Weight	28 g · 0.028 kg · 0.06 lb	7 g · 0.007 kg · 0.02 lb
Brand	Deuce of Spades	Vargo
Category	Tools	Tools

Deuce of Spades Camp Trowel

28 g

Ultralight aluminium cathole trowel. LNT essential.

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Vargo Titanium Shepherd Hook Stake

7 g

Ultralight titanium tent stake. 7g per stake.

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Deuce of Spades Camp Trowel vs Vargo Titanium Shepherd Hook Stake: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Vargo Titanium Shepherd Hook Stake wins — at 7 g it is 21 g (75%) 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.

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