Author Topic: Collapsible shovel recommendations - or alternatives (Read 5436 times)

coolasice · « **on:** Dec 11, 2021, 09:01 AM »

Hey guys/gals, trying to downsize my gear setup, looking at getting a collapsible shovel to take with me instead of the full size. What do you guys use/recommend or should I stick with the full size one? (Northern Maine Area)

hardwater diehard · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 11, 2021, 09:12 AM »

Your local may have one ...check automotive ..and garden

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Auto-Drive-Aluminum-Emergency-Winter-Shovel-with-Metal-Shaft-and-T-Grip-Handle/245869545

coolasice · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 11, 2021, 09:26 AM »

I've seen those, but they are quite flimsy. I looked at reviews of similar shovels on amazon and they all break at the neck

G fish · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 11, 2021, 09:30 AM »

Have had good luck with this shovel doesn’t collapse but is durable.

Iceassin · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 11, 2021, 10:02 AM »

I carry a mini plastic snow shovel. Certainly wouldn't use it to bust up ice but scooping snow and slush it works great. Not collapsible but only about 2 1/2 feet long. Fits in the bottom of sled nicely.

zcm_82 · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 11, 2021, 10:22 AM »

Quote from: Iceassin on Dec 11, 2021, 10:02 AM

I carry a mini plastic snow shovel. Certainly wouldn't use it to bust up ice but scooping snow and slush it works great. Not collapsible but only about 2 1/2 feet long. Fits in the bottom of sled nicely.

Same here, I use a little kid's plastic snow shovel when there's snow on top the ice. It can't weigh a pound, and it makes short work of clearing a spot. Cost less than $5 at Walmart.

gofishin · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 11, 2021, 10:26 AM »

I have a Subzero (looks identical to the Clam) and a Lifeline (doesn't collapse as small as the Subzero). The Subzero is designed so you can turn the handle and actually use it like a trenching tool. They are both made of aluminum with plastic handles. I've had them for about 4 years. The Subzero is in my one man and the Lifeline is in my two man. They have both held up well. Great for shoveling snow and have survived some minor ice chipping but I try not to go overboard because I think you could really bend them up if you start hammering away. I found them both on after season sales so got them extremely cheap. Like them both and would recommend them both, although I think the Lifeline seems a little bit sturdier then the Subzero.

filetandrelease · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 11, 2021, 10:53 AM »

I have a small 1 made by Garnat , kids shovel with a solid poly handle I’ve had for years , tough as nails ,think I paid $5 , now they are like 20

Iawinger · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 11, 2021, 01:11 PM »

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GFMQWZ9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

Overmont 32" Folding Emergency Snow Shovel 3 Piece Aluminum Lightweight Portable Sport Utility Shovel for Car Trunk Camping Garden Beach with Ice Scraper Carrying Bag

Got this one last year. Worked good and hold up well.

justin p · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 11, 2021, 05:05 PM »

I've had a Voile Telepro Avalanche shovel for a few years now.
It's my ice fishing shovel, winter shovel in my Jeep, and sometimes my dust pan in the garage in summer.

missoulafish · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 11, 2021, 05:16 PM »

Green muck shovel from farm and ranch supply. Indestructible.

Hardwater2 · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 11, 2021, 05:31 PM »

Toddler Shovel
It’s rugged as heck and fits in the sled easily.
Works great for banking up the house.
Can’t beat it at $9.99

coolasice · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 11, 2021, 05:34 PM »

Quote from: Hardwater2 on Dec 11, 2021, 05:31 PM

Toddler Shovel
It’s rugged as heck and fits in the sled easily.
Works great for banking up the house.
Can’t beat it at $9.99

I like that one, where did you pick it up at?

Hardwater2 · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 11, 2021, 05:38 PM »

Quote from: coolasice on Dec 11, 2021, 05:34 PM

I like that one, where did you pick it up at?

Field and Stream/Dicks Sporting goods in Latham, NY. They have an Online Website. It’s a beast of a little shovel and doesn’t hardly weigh anything.

appleye · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 11, 2021, 07:06 PM »

Quote from: Hardwater2 on Dec 11, 2021, 05:31 PM

Toddler Shovel
It’s rugged as heck and fits in the sled easily.
Works great for banking up the house.
Can’t beat it at $9.99

I paid a dollar ten years ago. Still running strong. People laugh when they see until they use it. Lol

Hardwater2 · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 11, 2021, 07:15 PM »

Quote from: appleye on Dec 11, 2021, 07:06 PM

I paid a dollar ten years ago. Still running strong. People laugh when they see until they use it. Lol

That’s awesome! It’s definitely proved it’s worth👍

filetandrelease · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 12, 2021, 10:59 AM »

At first I got snickers from the gallery
I like the price of your shovel HW2 👍

coolasice · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 12, 2021, 11:08 AM »

Wish I could find those somewhere nearby, I had an old red one like that which was at the house when we moved in, but it broke so we tossed it, nowhere nearby sells one similar.

Hardwater2 · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 12, 2021, 11:15 AM »

Quote from: filetandrelease on Dec 12, 2021, 10:59 AM

At first I got snickers from the gallery
I like the price of your shovel HW2 👍

Looks like a beauty to me👍

missoulafish · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 12, 2021, 11:48 AM »

Emsco 1770 is the model of that toddler shovel. Looks to be pretty common .

bart · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 12, 2021, 12:39 PM »

Rapala makes a Folding Pack Shovel With Bag, may fit your space and needs...
https://www.rapala.com/rapala/fishing-tools/folding-pack-shovel-with-bag-/RFPSB.html?cgid=rapala-fishingTools&taglist=Rapala%7CFishing%20Tools#start=115&sz=36&cgid=rapala-fishingTools

filetandrelease · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 12, 2021, 02:49 PM »

Quote from: Hardwater2 on Dec 12, 2021, 11:15 AM

Looks like a beauty to me👍

It’s made by Garant but now cost $20.00 so tomorrow I’ll stop at dicks and grab a couple ,like yours for $10 thanks for posting

kasilofchrisn · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 12, 2021, 03:49 PM »

I use an aluminum shovel that that has a collapsible and removable handle.
It's made for people that ride snowmobile's in the backcountry and it's quite durable.
I don't know what they cost nowadays I've had mine for several years and paid about 30 bucks for it at a snowmobile shop.
I also have a backpack that it's made to fit on to the outside of for when I'm snowmobiling for fun.
I wouldn't use it for chipping ice but for shoveling out snow and slush from where you want to put your ice shanny or banking snow around the outside it works perfect.

RuttNutt · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 12, 2021, 05:09 PM »

I have the Walmart version of this Clam shovel. Works great and I like how it telescopes out and back into a compact size.

https://www.amazon.com/Clam-Corporation-CLAM-Scoop-Shovel/dp/B0765CXWNF

Rebelss · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 12, 2021, 08:05 PM »

Shappell makes one too....probably the same as the sno-Joe at Walfart..

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/shappell-collapsible-aluminum-scoop-shovel?ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=Shop%7CGeneric%7CAllProducts%7CHigh%7CSSCCatchAll&gclid=Cj0KCQiA2NaNBhDvARIsAEw55hiE51AC3sHdhSGnHAMTSrQasMJfH0gW8uZlHEDE9UEd2CawYzsPku8aAmGpEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

coolasice · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 12, 2021, 08:21 PM »

yea, i'm thinking not overly durable, was contemplating something like this instead, easy enough to attach to snowmobile or sled, and more durable then the cheap aluminum ones.

eyeflyer · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 12, 2021, 08:30 PM »

I got mine when I Googled snowmobile shovel, lots of styles.

Skywagon · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 13, 2021, 05:53 AM »

Quote from: justin p on Dec 11, 2021, 05:05 PM

I've had a Voile Telepro Avalanche shovel for a few years now.
It's my ice fishing shovel, winter shovel in my Jeep, and sometimes my dust pan in the garage in summer.

That's the one I have also https://www.voile.com/voile-telepro-avalanche-shovel.html it is always on the snowmobile, high quality, collapsible and lite weight. Like everything else, it looks like they are in limited supply.

SmilingBob · « **Reply #28 on:** Feb 07, 2022, 09:59 AM »

Quote from: Hardwater2 on Dec 11, 2021, 05:31 PM

Toddler Shovel
It’s rugged as heck and fits in the sled easily.
Works great for banking up the house.
Can’t beat it at $9.99

missoulafish posted Emsco 1770 is the model of that toddler shovel.

Googled it and founds Menards sells that shovel for $7.99
SmilingBob

Subway4X4 · « **Reply #29 on:** Feb 07, 2022, 02:18 PM »

Two for thirty bucks. Seems well built. Folding spade, extendable handle.

https://www.costco.com/birdrock-emergency-aluminum-shovel%2c-2-pack.product.100640773.html

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Author Topic: Collapsible shovel recommendations - or alternatives (Read 5436 times)