Deploy Shovel Aluminum Backcountry Safety Gear

Quality Compact Shovel

By Alpine Adventurer

from Upstate New York on 2/26/2010

Pros:

Quality Materials, Well Balanced Feel

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Black Diamond Deploy Shovel:

Product is compact and sturdy.
Better than a large shovel for digging heavy crud.
Perfect for Winter camping to clear site and build berms.
No loose parts to lose as with other designs. Click and Go......

Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Great Tool!

By Kretz

from Rocklin, CA on 2/2/2010

Pros:

Comfortable Grip, Quality Materials, Well Balanced Feel

Best Uses:

Digging

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Black Diamond Deploy Shovel:

Great product - EZ to use - extremely light and compact.

Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Deploy 7

By Dingoling

from Tampa on 11/26/2008

Pros:

Easy To Set Up, Rugged

Cons:

Bulky

Best Uses:

Back Country

Describe Yourself:

Competitive Athlete

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Black Diamond Deploy Shovel:

As stated in previous reviews, the extra width of the shovel isn't really needed, I found the Black diamond transfer 3 would of been more suitable for my needs. Hard to stow in shovel straps on my pack with snowshoes & poles

Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Compact and Ready

By Hiker

from Saratoga Springs, NY on 2/1/2008

Pros:

Easy To Set Up, Rugged, Stable

Best Uses:

Back Country, Extreme Conditions

Describe Yourself:

Advanced

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Black Diamond Deploy Shovel:

Compact and ready to use when you need it for safety and a great winter camp item.

Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

It definitely makes the cut.

By Justin

from Mountain View, CA on 1/21/2008

Pros:

Easy To Set Up, Lightweight, Rugged, Solid Grip, Stable

Cons:

Like other models, Shaft doesn't extend 2x

Best Uses:

Building Shelters, Cutting Snow Blocks, Moving lots of snow quickly

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Black Diamond Deploy Shovel:

I use this shovel regularly to plow through massive quantities of snow in the Sierra. The handle pops into my ice axe loops on both of my packs for extended travel. I have stopped bringing any sort of shelter with me knowing I can quickly build anything from an igloo to a snow grave. The construction seems pretty durable and the blade routinely gets abused breaking up ice, hard snow, and once even cutting downed tree limbs. Note - convince your buddies to buy one too so you aren't the only one doing the work.

Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

I recomend this product

By Carl

from Budd Lake, NJ on 12/29/2006

Pros:

Easy To Set Up, Lightweight, Rugged, Stable

Best Uses:

Back Country, Extreme Conditions

Comments about Black Diamond Deploy Shovel:

With this winter being VERY mild, I haven't had a chance to put it to the test. However, I've had enough snow experience (U.S. Army Special Forces) to recognize quality equipment.

Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.