Folding shovel

Purpose

Dig a stuck vehicle free, clear snow, or build a fire line.

Used in kits

• Winter Vehicle Recovery Kit

  Vehicle

• Search and Rescue Field Team Kit

  Professional & Field Ops

Alternatives

• Full-size shovel— Far more effective; won’t fit most kits.

Maintenance notes

• Dry and wipe the blade to prevent rust; keep the pivot free.

Buying considerations

• A serrated edge helps chop roots and ice.
• Skip flimsy tri-fold shovels that flex under load.