Lifeline Aluminum Sport Utility Shovel - Blue

I purchased this to replace one of the small collapsible plastic shovels, which broke some time ago. It is so small and light, it sat in my trunk all winter, without being noticed, until I needed to use it today. After parking along the curb, in a slushy, snowy pile, my car got stuck. I took out the shovel and muttered to myself "I wish I had brought a bigger shovel." Anyways, the shovel easily extended to its full length, which is much shorter than a full size show shovel. The blade of the shovel is also much smaller. However, unlike the plastic ones, this is made completely of aluminum. So, once it was extended, it felt very solid and sturdy in my hands, despite being very lightweight. The sturdy shovel made short work of the slushy mess, and the small size of the blade was a nice asset, since it allowed me to maneuver the shovel neatly around my car's tires, and to nimbly scoop out the slush mound underneath my car, without touching my car's underside or the tires. The blade itself was good enough so I could dig down to the pavement. After about 10 minutes, my car was free, and easily left the pile of slush. The short size of the shovel did mean I had to stoop a bit more, but this is the perfect tool to get cars out of sticky winter situations. And, its small size means it can live in the trunk all winter. I recommend this shovel for anyone who drives anywhere where it can snow at least part of the year. The sturdiness is well worth the upgrade from the typical plastic portable car shovels.

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.

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.

Perfect for snowmobiling and breaks down for easy transport!!

Planned to use this for summer snowboarding, but I haven’t been able to use it much this season. Overall it’s very well built and easy to pack.

Light, foldable and strong for sand

Works well and fits into the storage easy when disassembled.

Great shovel. Very light and feels durable. Compact enough to carry it in the trunk in the winter

The Lifeline 4017 Aluminum Sport Utility Shovel is a solid purchase with a 3-piece collapsible design, perfect for storing in your car. It’s durable and practical, but unfortunately, it was too small for my needs. Still a great option for those looking for a compact snow shovel!

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