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#1 smlobx

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Posted 22 November 2020 - 10:51 PM

Howdy fellow wanderers!

 

I’m interested in any suggestions you have on replacing my camp shovel. I primarily use a shovel for:

 

1. Digging cat holes

2. Stirring coals and ashes in a fire

3. Very occasionally digging my self out of a stuck hole.

 

I would like something that is collapsable and somewhat lightweight but strong enough for #3.

 

What are you using that you like? 


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#2 Wandering Sagebrush

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Posted 23 November 2020 - 12:49 AM

I have a Schrade telescoping shovel that takes very little room.   The video is a bit over the top (ok, a lot over the top) macho, but it gives you the idea of size size and function.  About $35.  There are several videos on YouTube.

 

That said, I wouldn’t want to do a lot of work with it.  For real work, a full size shovel strapped to the Yakima bars is my preference.


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#3 JaSAn

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Posted 23 November 2020 - 01:00 AM

I always have a WW2 folding shovel in the camper (one like this):

https://www.sportsma...4BoCSnYQAvD_BwE

 

When I probably will need one I carry a 36" round point, D handle shovel (like this):

https://www.walmart....-Point/24774172

 

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#4 Missing Link

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Posted 23 November 2020 - 02:28 AM

For years I have always carried one of each of these.  Each works well and takes up little space.  A few weeks ago someone on this site suggested carrying two shovels so that should you become stuck, you can enlist your friend, wife, etc. in the getting unstuck process.  I thought it was a brilliant idea. :D

 

https://www.sportsma...UBoCb9IQAvD_BwE

 

https://www.acehardw...g-tools/7135049

 


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Posted 23 November 2020 - 02:57 AM


That said, I wouldn’t want to do a lot of work with it.  For real work, a full size shovel strapped to the Yakima bars is my preference.

I have always found, when I've needed a shovel I've needed a real shovel. One's been up on the Yakima shovel rack for over 35 years and it has earned its keep.


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Posted 23 November 2020 - 03:07 AM

We use this Estwing paleo/rock pick for lots of soil and rock moving tasks, and it is the best cat hole digger I have every had: https://www.amazon.c...e?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

We also carry a small shovel, which has never bit dirt, since the Estwing does such a great job.


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Posted 23 November 2020 - 03:56 AM

While I’m firmly in the carrying a full size shovel camp, one of these came up on my local Craigslist a day or two ago:

https://hi-lift.com/...cts/handle-all/

Didn’t know such a thing/kit existed. Sure enough I found out it’s a legitimate Hi Lift product.

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Posted 23 November 2020 - 01:06 PM

OK those of you that carry full sized and not just a military type "E" tool what have you actually used and needed full size for? I love that my E tool is small and light. Loan it all the time for cat holes and fire tending. I have really NEVER desire a full size shovel. I guess they are used but just never saw or needed. I'm not trying to be negative towards them... just planning a long trip and wondering.


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Posted 23 November 2020 - 02:18 PM

OK those of you that carry full sized and not just a military type "E" tool what have you actually used and needed full size for? I love that my E tool is small and light. Loan it all the time for cat holes and fire tending. I have really NEVER desire a full size shovel. I guess they are used but just never saw or needed. I'm not trying to be negative towards them... just planning a long trip and wondering.

Roger,  it sure is easier on my back to have a full length shovel if I have some serious digging to do.  


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#10 JaSAn

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Posted 23 November 2020 - 02:19 PM

OK those of you that carry full sized and not just a military type "E" tool what have you actually used and needed full size for? . . .

 

I use a full sized shovel to keep my back happy.


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