Lifeline Aluminum Sport Utility Shovel, 3 Piece Collapsible Design, Perfect Snow Shovel for Car, Camping and Other Outdoor Activities, Red

I purchased this to replace one of the small collapsible plastic shovels, which broke some time ago. It is so small and light, it sat in my trunk all winter, without being noticed, until I needed to use it today.After parking along the curb, in a slushy, snowy pile, my car got stuck. I took out the shovel and muttered to myself "I wish I had brought a bigger shovel."Anyways, the shovel easily extended to its full length, which is much shorter than a full size show shovel. The blade of the shovel is also much smaller. However, unlike the plastic ones, this is made completely of aluminum. So, once it was extended, it felt very solid and sturdy in my hands, despite being very lightweight.The sturdy shovel made short work of the slushy mess, and the small size of the blade was a nice asset, since it allowed me to maneuver the shovel neatly around my car's tires, and to nimbly scoop out the slush mound underneath my car, without touching my car's underside or the tires. The blade itself was good enough so I could dig down to the pavement. After about 10 minutes, my car was free, and easily left the pile of slush.The short size of the shovel did mean I had to stoop a bit more, but this is the perfect tool to get cars out of sticky winter situations. And, its small size means it can live in the trunk all winter.I recommend this shovel for anyone who drives anywhere where it can snow at least part of the year. The sturdiness is well worth the upgrade from the typical plastic portable car shovels.

Lightweight, sturdy, compact, and even cool looking! Great little shovel that's strong enough to break through compacted snow and ice. I ordered this one to try it out and after use, I've ordered another. Weight is about the same as a plastic shovel but with the aluminum build, it'll last.The only negatives I can see, which were not enough to knock it down a star, are the aluminum and the price. $20 is a little high for a shovel that sits in the trunk. However, would you pay $20 to know that you will be able to get out of a pinch during a snowstorm? I would!So what's wrong with the aluminum? Answer: not much, but when you're on asphalt and you continuously scrap the bottom while breaking through ice, the aluminum slowly wears away. Even after one use, it seemed to develop a jagged sharp edge. Now, this will only add to the breakthrough capability, but I just wanted to mention it as after every use, it may continue to wear down. Regardless, the plastic shovel I was using rarely cut well enough to even reach the road and when it did, it broke down the shovel way quicker than this aluminum shovel that is being sold here.So as you can see, my negatives were spun into positives because let's remember what we are buying here... A shovel you keep in your car. Don't expect this thing to change your life, but rest assured you have a fighting chance of getting unstuck in a snowstorm on your way home from work. That's all I needed to know before I ordered another.

Perfect for small amount of snow removal when cleaning your car! Sturdy and easy to use!

Great little shovel! Collapses down to fit in the trunk easily (in the wheel well compartment), sturdy, and was great for shoveling my driveway. It's not big but it did the job just fine for the price! Nice to have an emergency shovel in the car.

Stays in the truck for winter and summer. Good for mud, snow and dirt (not hard packed dirt like a spade shovel) lightweight, and collapses nicely. Looks good and cleans well. Handy to have in northern Colorado.

I purchased a AAA Aluminum Sport Utility Shovel one year ago to keep in my car during the winter season in upstate NY. I was so impressed with the quality of that shovel and the reasonable price that I purchased a second shovel when we replaced our second family vehicle this month.Pros:-Aluminum construction with detachable handle makes for a lightweight, compact shovel that is perfect for the car trunk. Metal build is vastly superior to plastic when trying to clear mixed snow and ice, and wet snow.-Handle has two positions. Fully extended, the shovel is long enough to use for spot driveway clearing duty. In the compact position, the shovel is easy to handle around care tires and under a vehicle caught in a drift.-PERFECT FOR KIDS. I didn't anticipate this feature when I bought it for emergency use, but when my two year old wanted to shovel the driveway with daddy last winter, I gave him the AAA Sport Utility Shovel with the handle in the compact position and he loved it. It's sufficiently lightweight for a toddler to have some serious fun.-Value. This shovel offers great piece of mind and versatility for less than $20.Cons:-Absolutely none.Verdict:Lightweight, durable, perfect for emergency use and great for kids. I have one in both of our vehicles now, and I would highly recommend to anyone living in a predictably snowy region.

Only had one non-emergency opportunity to test it. We had a snow blower so we thought we could just wait till 30 mins before we had to leave for the airport to go clear the driveway. Well, big expensive tools break too, and we ended up having to shovel out the driveway the old fashioned way. My parents used the two real shovels we have in the house, while I used this one.Very sturdy for an emergency shovel. The slightly angled tip helps to chisel at some "softer" ice if the bottom part of the snow has just started to ice, but is still flat enough to shovel snow easily. Collapses just small enough to fit entirely in the utility compartment of my trunk (BMW 128i), so no trunk space is sacrificed. This is a great emergency shovel for getting your car out or go camping with, but it's too small and short for regular shoveling.I've had plastic shovels break on me so many times, so having this sturdy aluminum one at least lowers the chance of it breaking when you most need it in an emergency.