Picking the Right Army Surplus E Tool
I honestly wouldn't head into the woods without an army surplus e tool tucked into my gear bag or stashed in the back of my truck. If you've ever tried to dig out a tire that's buried axle-deep in wet sand or attempted to clear a flat spot for a tent on rocky ground with a cheap plastic trowel, you know exactly why these things are legendary. Most of the stuff you find at big-box camping stores feels like a toy compared to actual military gear. A real entrenching tool—or "e-tool"—is built to survive a lot worse than a weekend at a state park. ...