Light, packable, responsible and a resourceful tool. Think of this as you would a Voile ski strap, plenty of uses and easy to bring on any trip. Purposely built to take care of what no one else wants to see, smell or step in - light and efficient for digging. Keep it handy for clearing out a fire site and/or putting out said fire at the end of the night. Great for anchoring down any essentials on a wind night - camping chairs, light table, etc. Great for using as a deadman hack in sand or in loose ground as a tent or to tie off and weigh down with a rock or two. Not that you would bring in (or pack out) beer bottles, but it definitely can open a bottle for you in a pinch. Great as a light garden trowel too. Various uses and the ability to get creative with the colorways, easily one of the more adept pieces of gear to carry with you on day hikes or thru hikes. I have definitely appreciated this tool and highly recommend.