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Finally a shovel mounting solution I really like

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Ever since I got my JLU, I've been trying to figure out a mounting solution to carry my 30" long Cold Steel Spetsnaz Trench Shovel (the longer one, they don't sell a matching sheath like the small version).

At the beginning, I secured it to the top of the sport cage using two bull straps from Bartact. It works but hard to reach and remount. I also don't want to get the law enforcement officer's attention after I take the top off during summer. Another reason is for safety because I can't find a matching sheath to cover the sharp edges.

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Later I bought the Fishbone Offroad Tub Rail Tie Downs for the trunk, and started thinking about mounting the shovel on the side with reusable zip ties. It works.


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Recently I came across this beautiful leather sheath made for this Cold Steel long/bigger shovel, I was so happy. And also bought a pair of NRS micro straps rather than using reusable zip ties.


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Ever since I got my JLU, I've been trying to figure out a mounting solution to carry my 30" long Cold Steel Spetsnaz Trench Shovel (the longer one, they don't sell a matching sheath like the small version).

At the beginning, I secured it to the top of the sport cage using two bull straps from Bartact. It works but hard to reach and remount. I also don't want to get the law enforcement officer's attention after I take the top off during summer. Another reason is for safety because I can't find a matching sheath to cover the sharp edges.

IMG_1895.jpg

IMG_1898.jpg



Later I bought the Fishbone Offroad Tub Rail Tie Downs for the trunk, and started thinking about mounting the shovel on the side with reusable zip ties. It works.


IMG_5746.jpg
IMG_6977.jpg



Recently I came across this beautiful leather sheath made for this Cold Steel long/bigger shovel, I was so happy. And also bought a pair of NRS micro straps rather than using reusable zip ties.


Screenshot 2023-11-19 at 3.36.50 PM.png

IMG_6974.jpg

IMG_6978.jpg
That's exactly where I mounted mine.
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