Lightweight, sturdy, compact, and even cool looking! Great little shovel that's strong enough to break through compacted snow and ice. I ordered this one to try it out and after use, I've ordered another. Weight is about the same as a plastic shovel but with the aluminum build, it'll last.
The only negatives I can see, which were not enough to knock it down a star, are the aluminum and the price. $20 is a little high for a shovel that sits in the trunk. However, would you pay $20 to know that you will be able to get out of a pinch during a snowstorm? I would!
So what's wrong with the aluminum? Answer: not much, but when you're on asphalt and you continuously scrap the bottom while breaking through ice, the aluminum slowly wears away. Even after one use, it seemed to develop a jagged sharp edge. Now, this will only add to the breakthrough capability, but I just wanted to mention it as after every use, it may continue to wear down. Regardless, the plastic shovel I was using rarely cut well enough to even reach the road and when it did, it broke down the shovel way quicker than this aluminum shovel that is being sold here.
So as you can see, my negatives were spun into positives because let's remember what we are buying here... A shovel you keep in your car. Don't expect this thing to change your life, but rest assured you have a fighting chance of getting unstuck in a snowstorm on your way home from work. That's all I needed to know before I ordered another.
Material | Aluminum |
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Color | Red |
Brand | LIFELINE |
Item dimensions L x W x H | 16.5 x 8.5 x 3.75 inches |
Item Weight | 0.9 Pounds |
Style | Adjustable,Outdoor |
Handle Material | Aluminum |
Blade Material | Aluminum |
Handle Length | 16 Inches |
Is Foldable | Yes |
Grip Type | Ergonomic |
UPC | 845174001015 716080022558 043953092746 721019586612 |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00845174001015 |
Manufacturer | Lifeline |
Model | Aluminum Sport Utility Shovel, Perfect Snow Shovel for Car, Camping and Other Outdoor Activities, Red |
Item Weight | 14.4 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 16.5 x 8.5 x 3.75 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | 4004 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Manufacturer Part Number | 4004 |