# Survival Garden Weaponry The Crovel Extreme Shovel Was Built for More than Just the Backyard By Matt Ho | Published 2011-11-18 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crovel-extreme-shovel References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/crovel-extreme-shovel/135201/) & [gearupcenter](http://www.gearupcenter.com/new-crovel-extreme-shovel-multi-tool/) For those who thought the Special Forces Shovel was badass, meet the Crovel Extreme Shovel. Should the zombie apocalypse come and one needs a [melee weapon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-katana), the Crovel Extreme Shovel is the best way to go. For one, the edge of the spade is razor sharp and one side even has a sawing surface. But perhaps the icing on the cake with this shovel is its [multi-functional design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orioners-z3). The handle is constructed from hollow steel which provides storage space for survival items such as flashlights, knives, flares and fishing hooks. At the end of it is a heavy duty base that functions as a hammer and also has a claw that easily works as a crowbar. Want to survive the undead? The Crovel Extreme Shovel will definitely increase chances of survival. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multi-functional Survival Tools:** The Crovel Extreme Shovel's design highlights the demand for tools that serve multiple purposes in survival scenarios. - **Combining Weapons and Tools:** The integration of offensive and defensive features in the Crovel Extreme Shovel highlights the opportunity for creating products that function as both weapons and tools. - **Preparedness and Survival Gear:** The popularity of the Crovel Extreme Shovel showcases the growing interest in specialized survival gear for emergency situations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor and Survival Gear:** The outdoor and survival gear industry can capitalize on the demand for multi-functional tools like the Crovel Extreme Shovel. - **Military and Law Enforcement Equipment:** The military and law enforcement equipment industry can explore the potential for integrating offensive and defensive features in their products, similar to the Crovel Extreme Shovel. - **Home Improvement and DIY:** The home improvement and DIY industry can innovate by creating versatile tools that serve as weapons as well, addressing the need for self-defense in emergency situations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Proficient Pack-Friendly Axes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-axe.md) - [Durable Outdoor Camping Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-camping-multitool.md) - [Innovative Camping Multi-tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-multitools.md) - [Hole-Digging Power Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-automatic-shovel.md) - [Adaptable EDC Axe Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crkt-provoke-x.md) - [Hybridized Camping Hatchets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-hatchet.md) - [Multipurpose Camper Axes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-transforming-forest-axe.md) - [Hyper-Tough Titanium Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smith-blade.md) - [Adaptable Overlander Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavyduty-multitool.md)