I hope the 2 of you get out more often to experience all that nature offers. If you can always find a flat spot you aren't seeing all there is out there to see.
I've backpacked the Sierra from one end to the other numerous times. How 'bout you? Never had a need for a "digging tool".
You havent had to place your camp in certain areas like we have then. Leveling a big tent for clients sure makes a few nights spikes so much better when you aren't rolling out of bed etc...
Of course if just simply hiking we could put tents anywhere. Not the case when hunting very often.
YMMV as it seems to.
