Lifeline 4017 Aluminum Sport Utility Shovel, 3 Piece Collapsible Design, Perfect Snow Shovel for Car, Camping and Other Outdo

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars | 3,447 ratings

Price: 29.98

Last update: 09-04-2024


About this item

Fit Type: Universal Fit
ALUMINUM COLLAPSIBLE SHOVEL: Our collapsible aluminum shovel is the ideal snow shovel for your car, SUV, RV, or snowmobile, and this lightweight snow shovel breaks down into three pieces for easy storage and is the ideal car safety accessory to go along with your road emergency kit
MULTI PURPOSE SHOVEL: The compact size and light weight of this aluminum sport utility shovel makes it the ideal camping shovel or backpacking shovel, and should be on everyones list of essential backpacking or camping accessories, as the applications are endless
WINTER PREPARATION: Weather can be unpredictable, and everyone has ice scrapers and snow brushes in their cars, dont be caught unprepared for when you might need to dig out your car after that winter snow storm, add a Lifeline Aluminum Shovel to your list of winter weather driving preparation accessories

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Top reviews from the United States

James Obrien
5.0 out of 5 stars Good construction. Have used for snow and loose dirt.
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2024
Stays in the truck for winter and summer. Good for mud, snow and dirt (not hard packed dirt like a spade shovel) lightweight, and collapses nicely. Looks good and cleans well. Handy to have in northern Colorado.
VerbalCurrency
5.0 out of 5 stars Lightweight, Durable Emergency Shovel. GREAT FOR KIDS!
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2015
I purchased a AAA Aluminum Sport Utility Shovel one year ago to keep in my car during the winter season in upstate NY. I was so impressed with the quality of that shovel and the reasonable price that I purchased a second shovel when we replaced our second family vehicle this month.
Pros:
-Aluminum construction with detachable handle makes for a lightweight, compact shovel that is perfect for the car trunk. Metal build is vastly superior to plastic when trying to clear mixed snow and ice, and wet snow.
-Handle has two positions. Fully extended, the shovel is long enough to use for spot driveway clearing duty. In the compact position, the shovel is easy to handle around care tires and under a vehicle caught in a drift.
-PERFECT FOR KIDS. I didn't anticipate this feature when I bought it for emergency use, but when my two year old wanted to shovel the driveway with daddy last winter, I gave him the AAA Sport Utility Shovel with the handle in the compact position and he loved it. It's sufficiently lightweight for a toddler to have some serious fun.
-Value. This shovel offers great piece of mind and versatility for less than $20.

Cons:
-Absolutely none.

Verdict:
Lightweight, durable, perfect for emergency use and great for kids. I have one in both of our vehicles now, and I would highly recommend to anyone living in a predictably snowy region.
Used to Write
4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic "emergency" shovel.
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2013
This little snow shovel is a fantastic "emergency" shovel to keep in the trunk of one's car. Because it has a telescoping handle and is very lightweight, it takes up little space and adds little weight.

I have used this shovel for the past few winters (as an emergency shovel only) and have been pleased with its performance as a light-duty shovel. I've appreciated its size as I move show out from under my tires or from around my doors.

This shovel is not good for large amounts of icy/slushy snow, but it will work well for light snow and/or small amounts of snow at a time. It is also VERY much a "shoveling" or "digging" shovel, not a "pushing" shovel. I would not rely on this shovel for pushing large quantities of snow, especially an icy/slushy snow.

After several winters of use, I haven't noticed any bending of the shaft, nor any of the other quality issues that are mentioned in some of the other reviews. This little shovel has held up well!

Last winter, I found another use for this shovel-- it is a great shovel for stairs. Because it is so light and narrow, it worked well on the stairs/steps that lead into my home.
Jay Perez
5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely light weight
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2024
Extremely light weight. I received the box and it felt like there wasn’t anything in it! Very durable. We use it for the beach when filling sand in our canopy bags. I strongly recommend.
Mark W.
5.0 out of 5 stars Owned for 10 years, went through several winter storms, still in great shape
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2024
Its been 10 years since I purchased this and I figure its time to write a review about it. I keep this in my under trunk storage in my trunk and it comes out during emergencies. I love the retracting mechanism because it provides a solid connection instead of using friction. Its light weight which makes all the difference when you have to actually use it. This shovel is a decent size and makes quick work out of any digging you need to do. Its dug me out of a few snow storm, emergencies, and my kids used it to dig sand at the beach. Its a bit banged up by now but still trucking along. The bright red/orange color is also great for using it as a signaling device.
NJP
5.0 out of 5 stars No brainer purchase! Great product!
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2015
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.

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