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the best shovel for your van life needs
The Search For A Great Foldable Shovel
We originally purchased this shovel along with a set of Pinto, Inc GoTreads Emergency Automotive Traction Strips in case we ever got stuck. More recently we purchased a Rhino tow strap and soft shackles. Just like carrying a spare tire, it’s one of those things you hope you never need. Since we purchased them, we have found many other uses. As for the shovel, this is how we’re using it.
Dig The Many Uses
- Digging out stuck wheels
- Fire pit holes
- Holes for when nature calls
- Getting embedded rocks
out from under our entry carpet area - Creating big holes at the beach for fun and exercise
Hoping You Don’t Get Stuck
Yes this is one of the the main reasons van lifers buy a shovel. In the event your tire(s) get stuck in sand, mud or snow, you need to be able to dig around the tire to lay traction treads, rocks or wood. This allows the tires to gain traction and hopefully pull you out of the mess you got into.
Features
Let’s look at some of the things this shovel offers.
- 23″ expanded and 9″ folded
- Powder coated carbon steel
- Trenching tool 90 degree handle option
- Integrated pick
- Saw tooth shovel edge
- Light weight at 2lbs
- Sturdy water resistant carrying bag
- Great price
- 4.6 stars on Amazon as of this review
Our Conclusion
This super strong and compact Rhino USA shovel delivers way more than we ever thought it would. Originally we bought it just as an emergency bailout tool, but we have used it for other things on almost every camping adventure we have been on. The construction is top notch and its versatility and compact size make it perfect for our van life adventures. We highly recommend this product.
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