Also, while you may use the blade on the shovel to break the ground up, it also can be used for self-defense if anything attacks you while you are camping. Having a blade certainly makes it easier to dig out whatever you need as well, so it also adds to the ease of use factor. Either way, you’ll like having the shovel if you use it for defense against animals because it works well, and is also very sharp so it can ward off anything that might harm you.