Originally, this is a useful item for washing dishes, etc. at a campsite. We use it for snowboarding. Removing snow from bindings, scraping icy soles, and even for icy windows!! And, for backcountry users, it's an essential tool for removing climbing skins. It's small and compact, so it fits in a pocket or on a carabiner, and so on. A variety of items that appeal to a man's heart. *Price includes shipping