GI like Tri-Fold Shovel also known as an entrenching tool, is Great for Creating Fire Pits, Clearing Snow, Digging Cat Holes and clearing an area to prevent fires. The Entrenching tool is 24" long extended and about 5.50" Wide, folded the entrenching tool is about 9" long. Great to have on any trip and takes up little room. The Entrenching tool is OD Green and is metal with a few brass hinges where the shovel meets the handle and folds.