Handy Features:

1. Heavy duty, good when being lightweight isn’t an issue
2. Compact
3. Sturdy case
4. Easy to fold
5. Very durable; we have used it to chop through tough, dry soil and rocks
6. The handle can be folded half-way down, which makes it easier to chop and dig with in some situations

Drawbacks:

1. This shovel is somewhat heavy – we do not recommend lugging it along on long backpacking trips

Tips:

1. Fold the handle in half if you’re digging at something waist-high or above, such as a hill or a pile of snow
2. Carry this in the back of your snowmobile, 4-wheeler, or vehicle