A pulaski is a more specialized tool than a shovel or McLeod. As for moving mud or snow a McLeod might work but its a tall tool. A shovel can fit under a vehicle much easier. For fires it really depends on the terrain but generally with two people, one with a pulsaski and another with a McLeod works well. If I could only carry one tool then the shovel wins for versatility.
For trail work I only use the Pulaski for chopping out wood and the mattock side for grubbing. Pick mattock works best for chopping grubbing digging on the mattock end while the pick is great for moving rocks. McLeod is a great trail tool for moving dirt and chopping light roots. I would not be without one for efficient trial work.
A shovel is a wonderful tool that can do multiple tasks. Dig, chop, move dirt, make holes. Sharpen the edge.
For stream line packing and versatility for one tool, the shovel gets the go. Room for 2 tools add a McLeod.
For moveing dirt underneath vehicle as Craig mentioned a shovel just fits better. Lots of ways to use a shovel.
Edited by pvstoy, 28 November 2020 - 01:13 AM.