Emergency snow shovels?

[broox]

Are any of y'all in snow country carrying around emergency snow shovels? Or are you just relying on traction boards and winches?

For my mostly urban winter driving, I usually just throw a scraper/brush in my vehicles, but I'll be driving to a cabin in the mountains and wanted to be a little more prepared for whatever I may encounter.

I was about to buy a cheap collapsible shovel off of amazon, but wanted to see what y'all were carrying first.

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[Odyssey USA]

Did someone say shovel? lol

I like gizmos and multi use tools so I’m thinking about splurging and trying this. The reviews are good and it’s made in Australia supposedly.
https://www.tygerauto.com/i-50286-t...amping-outdoor-survivalist-and-emergency.html

 

[sourdough]

Traction boards work in an emergency as a snow/sand shovel too.

 

[cOtter]

Did someone say shovel? lol

I like gizmos and multi use tools so I’m thinking about splurging and trying this. The reviews are good and it’s made in Australia supposedly.
https://www.tygerauto.com/i-50286-t...amping-outdoor-survivalist-and-emergency.html

All of those connection points would make me nervous, but looks good in general.

 

[BRuby]

Yeah good to have shovel - traction boards - chains - recovery gear - tarps - emergency medical kit - tire inflator - charge cables - extra clothing/gloves etc etc. We keep this in the Jeep all winter. This year have been skiing/SB 25+ times already so always like to be prepared. Can say tho on paved snow covered roads 4H with KO2s handles most driving situations like nothing. Traction is really quite superb. Key is the 3PMSF. Faster tread wear vs old KOs - but much grippier when on snow.

 

[Fouts]

Love my Krazy Beaver....

 

[Mikeoso]

This is what I carry.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AWTD7HM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[mikej]

Love my Krazy Beaver....

Yep! I love my murder spork. I keep it under the rear seats. That said, MaxTrax do make great snow shovels.

 

[viper88]

Black Diamond makes a few good portable snow shovels for light snow.

https://www.amazon.com/black-diamond-shovel/s?k=black+diamond+shovel

A old fashion Army Surplus shovel is decent also and probably better for ice.

https://www.armysurplusworld.com/camping-survival/camping/shovels-covers

 

[Mikeoso]

Black Diamond makes a few good portable snow shovels for light snow.

https://www.amazon.com/black-diamond-shovel/s?k=black+diamond+shovel

A old fashion Army Surplus shovel is decent also and probably better for ice.

https://www.armysurplusworld.com/camping-survival/camping/shovels-covers

The trifold e-tool is the one I linked.

 

[Medsker]

I have a few different shovels but if I had to recommend one it would be to get one that locks at 90 degrees also. It makes it easier to pull out snow from under the Jeep. I can't find mine on Amazon but something like this would be good start.

https://www.amazon.com/NA-Emergency...ree+folding+snow+shovel&qid=1581308633&sr=8-6

 

[broox]

The trifold e-tool is the one I linked.

Actually, you seem to have linked an all weather cargo mat. Or at least that's what I get when I click on your link, heh. I guess it could work as a very large shovel...

 

[JIMBOX]

I wouldn't call it an "EMERGENCY SHOVEL", but-

Any jeep should carry a SHOVEL and it shouldn't be HUGE--you can always use a shovel in MUD/SAND/SNOW-ETC-you just have to carry the shovel so that it's outta the way and doesn't appear to be a SORE THUMB !

The LITTLE folding shovels are a PITA--like loading sand with a SPOON !

Outside s better, because sometimes that shovel will get "FULL OF S**T" !

W.E>

JIMBO

 

[Mikeoso]

Actually, you seem to have linked an all weather cargo mat. Or at least that's what I get when I click on your link, heh. I guess it could work as a very large shovel...

Well, crud, you're right. Fixed it.

 

[Mikeoso]

The LITTLE folding shovels are a PITA--like loading sand with a SPOON !


JIMBO

About 50 years ago I dug my Jeep out of a low-center hang-up in Arizona using one of these, because that's what I had available.

When you're in a jam, you can use a lot of things.

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