I bought this specifically to keep in a compact car for Winter emergencies. Had the chance to use it and it worked exactly as desired.
Got the car stuck on a plow berm and had to dig it out. The shovel itself comes in its own little nylon bag and the whole thing is really light and compact (which is especially important in a smaller vehicle) .
Putting it together was easy. Just press the springloaded buttons and snap the pieces together (which I was able to easily do with gloves on).
Two of the main reasons I chose this collapsible shovel in particular:
1) it has a longer handle than most of the other options, which is a huge plus. Don't have to bend over as much, and it also allows me to easily reach/dig further under the car.
2) the collapsible USGI shovels have a fairly stronge hinge (but a much shorter length than this shovel), but as seen in Amazon reviews, the cheap Chinese made shovels have pretty fragile/unreliable folding hinges. This design doesn't have a folding hinge.
I used it to dig myself out, and the shovel worked great in the typical mix of compacted snow and ice in the berms/ridges that the city plows leave behind. Even chiseling through some of the more solid chunks didn't faze this shovel.
Once I dug my car out, taking it apart was just as easy. Although the black coating was scraped off the bottom front edge of the shovel blade, the shovel held up great.
It may not be the best choice for hardpacked dirt (a USGI shovel, or the Cold Steel Spetznaz or Trench shovels would be stronger, but as mentioned, those are much shorter), but as an emergency compact snow shovel, this thing is GREAT!
COFIT 43" Retractable Snow Shovel, Aluminium Alloy Snow Sand Mud Removal Tool for Car Outdoor Camping and Garden, Detachable
4.5 | 2,081 ratings
Price: 12.99
Last update: 05-22-2024
About this item
Maximum length reaches up to 43 inch / 110cm. The merit is that you can do the work without bending much. Also, there are more length alternatives suitable for people of different heights.
Made of superior Aluminum alloy. The material is thicker and the connections are more stable. Results of 1000 tests show it can withstand more than 90 lbs, absolutely strong enough for snowy weather use.
Especially lightweight and labor-saving. With the strong build and elongated length, it weighs only 1.63 lbs / 740g, about 1/3 the weight of a same size steel shovel.
It's detachable and max length of one piece is no more than 15". With this portable size, it can fit easily into a car trunk or under a car seat.
Treated with advanced coating technical methods, the surface is smooth, environment-friendly and less likely to be scraped off in use. The coating remains almost intact even after dozen uses for sand removal.
Made of superior Aluminum alloy. The material is thicker and the connections are more stable. Results of 1000 tests show it can withstand more than 90 lbs, absolutely strong enough for snowy weather use.
Especially lightweight and labor-saving. With the strong build and elongated length, it weighs only 1.63 lbs / 740g, about 1/3 the weight of a same size steel shovel.
It's detachable and max length of one piece is no more than 15". With this portable size, it can fit easily into a car trunk or under a car seat.
Treated with advanced coating technical methods, the surface is smooth, environment-friendly and less likely to be scraped off in use. The coating remains almost intact even after dozen uses for sand removal.
Product information
| Material | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Color | Black (21"-43") |
| Brand | COFIT |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 43 x 8.3 x 43 inches |
| Item Weight | 740 Grams |
| Style | Portable,Outdoor,Garden |
| Handle Material | Aluminum |
| Blade Material | Aluminum |
| Is Foldable | Yes |
| Grip Type | Ergonomic |
| Product Dimensions | 43 x 8.3 x 43 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.63 pounds |
| Department | Unisex |
| Manufacturer | Fitam |
| ASIN | B07G77DD8R |
| Item model number | SS110RABWIL |
| Customer Reviews |
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars
2,081 ratings
4.5 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #79,305 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #15 in Snow Shovels #1,934 in Gardening Hand Tools |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Top reviews from the United States
bluemax_1
Great emergency snow shovel in a compact package!
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2022Ray
Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2024Amazon Customer
1st Look at it. (A few pictures)
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2018
Amazon Customer
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2018
Everything looks good. It comes in a little black bag that you can throw in all the components of the shovel and store away. Once I took out the components and romved the plastic wraps that they were in everything looks good and sturdy. The handle is big enough to be able to hold and have a good grip on. The two extensions also look durable and sturday as well. The actually shovel piece itself I think is a good thickness. (Can see in picture) Now I'm not sure if this could be too thin to you guys or too thick, since I haven't purchased any other shovels similar to it and compare it, but to me it looks good. I've got this shovel over the other ones simply because it's longer than the other competitors. I usually see the other shovels extend up to 32" fully extended, but this one is 43" when fully extended which is great.
Overall I'm pretty happy with my purchase and shall see how it performs when the snow comes. Hopefully the pictures I took will help others who have an interest in this shovel.
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Greta Claire
Solid purchase.
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2024RT
perfect fit for stairs. clear snow easy...
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024Jackson Martin
Great shovel
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024David Roberts
Great Gift for grandson newer driver whose job will take him to a snowy state.
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024
Ms Tony T
Smaller size but very durable.
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2020