This is a medium sized plastic hammer with large heads for easy hitting. Ideal for child campers and an acceptable option for backpackers.

The ergonomics
While not perfect, it is well done. The hammer is easy to hold and easy to use. Any young child could use this without much risk of harming something around them. It is also a bit hard to harm yourself with this hammer also.
The handle is not molded to the human hand which I find to be a big disappointment.

Main features
The main feature, besides being able to hammer, is to pull up tent stakes. This it does ok but it didn't wow me. I'd still prefer the back of a good craftsman hammer.

Materials
Hard and very durable plastic. One of the strongest features of this hammer.

Ergonomics and ease of use.
Very easy to use for most individuals. The handle is slightly smooth on the edge and slightly conforms to the hand. But it is not molded for the human hand at all. That would have been a nice feature.
My biggest gripe is that the head of the hammer is relatively light. This means the user has to put a lot more effort in swinging the hammer when compared to a normal hammer, or the user just makes a lot more hammer strokes to accomplish the same job. If you're in a rush (timed race?) then you would not use this hammer at all.

Who is this for?
People that are concerned with extra weight and have a hard time using the small metal hammers that are available.

Alternatives
If you are car camping then I would recommend a real hammer. For backpacking I would recommend using a collapsible shovel as one possibility. Another suggestion (the one I use) is to get a small metal headed hammer. This smaller hammer, while not as easy to use, does provide a bit more force (but not all of them so shop carefully.)

Cleaning
Just wash with soapy water. Nothing special.

Durability
Pretty good. My in-laws have had this for 3-4 years and have had absolutely no problems with it. And looking over it I could not see any major damage, just superficial scratches that have no effect on the function of the hammer.

Battery life
For eternity. Maybe that's why it doesn't need batteries.

Problems
The head isn't that heavy so it takes more force from the user to operate.

What I like.
-Ease of use.
-Inexpensive.
-Easy to hang.
-Easy for kids to use.

What I do not like.
-Not as powerful as a real metal hammer.
-There are some lighter alternatives (albeit more expensive.)

Weight and dimensions
Weight: 7, 3/8 oz
Length: 13 1/8 inches
Width of hammer head: 1 7/8 inches

Cost
Cost: $4

Summary
While it is a functional and light hammer, I am not completely sold on it. For one it does not multi task. The head is not that heavy which means the user has to exert more force him/her/self. But the price is just right.
But for backpacking it is ideal due to it's weight and ease of use.

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Other camping products.
Coleman Camp Axe, My camping hammer/multi-tool.
Coghlans Whisk Dust Pan
MSR Groundhog tent stake

Recommended: Yes

Ease Of Use: Average