The TentLab is a quirky one-person gear company born from Mike Cecot-Scherer’s tinkering genius. Mike, a veteran tent designer, accidentally created the famous Deuce of Spades trowel while experimenting in his garage – and it turned out to be the ultralight answer to every backpacker’s bathroom needs. The brand’s ethos is all about solving outdoor problems with clever, minimalist design (and a sense of humor). The Deuce trowel weighs less than an ounce yet is tough as nails, made from aerospace-grade aluminum and proudly manufactured in the USA. The TentLab also walks the sustainability talk: their trowels help campers Leave No Trace, they’re built to last forever (backed by a lifetime breakage warranty), and even if you do manage to wear one out, it’s 100% recyclable metal. In short, The TentLab makes unglamorous gear surprisingly fun and eco-friendly, so you can trek lightly and responsibly.
