
I used the I-Pood on a backpacking trip in the Brooks Range of Alaska. 4 adults and 6 kids used this trowel for 7 days in rocky ground without any trouble. Superior and sturdier than any trowel I have used.
When in trowel mode, the thing is massively sturdy. When transporting, it feels a bit loose. I DON'T like the handle compartment lid. It's tough to open and it feels cheap. All in all, this is your best option.