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nice video.. what kind of shovel is that?

@BlackBreath420 I believe it’s a coleman, but either way it is one that you would typically find in any of the department stores in the outdoors section. Not an expensive item, but there are many variations and price ranges. I do recommend spending the few extra dollars and getting an (E-Tool) “entrenching tool” as they are actually called), with a pick built in as well. This one was purchased at Wal-Mart. Price under $9 Not the best one out there, but it was what I had on hand.

@BlackBreath420 I believe it’s a coleman, but either way it is one that you would typically find in any of the department stores in the outdoors section. Not an expensive item, but there are many variations and price ranges. I do recommend spending the few extra dollars and getting an (E-Tool) “entrenching tool” as they are actually called), with a pick built in as well. This one was purchased at Wal-Mart. Price under 9.00 Not the best one out there, but it was what I had on hand.

@rbrats1344 thanks i appreciate it

Putting an edge on all sides helps with digging, chopping and so forth. Would be afraid to heat the shovel on the fire for concern that the temper might be lost and would only do so if where my only choice.

@InTheSticks1881 I understand that, and thanks. But the point is what to do with what you have on hand if the need arises. Plus I would not want a shovel with all sharpened edges down in my backpack for safety reasons, and so I would not damage any other gear that I have in there. And likewise I would only use it on the fire if it were my only option as well. Good looking out, and thanks for responding. rbrats1344

Your points well taken. Enjoyed the vid. It is indeed good to review and discover the abilities should the shovel be the only tool option. Mine is carried in a cover, yet the edges are sharper than the original edge, but not sharper than that of axe. It does make digging much easier.

Really enjoyed the video. thanks so much. i’ve got mine in a cover, but the using it for an emergency stove was cool. I never thought of that, that is awesome. thanks for the ideas.

@jloneill17 ……….We are only limited by our imagination, determination, and situation. Thanks for watching.

I see what u mean at 10:13 about using it as a holder for ur skillet, but hear me out and tell me what u think bout this. My grandpa taught me that when you have a good fire going and there are some red hot coals, you take 2 wet or green wood limbs about the thickness of your forearm and you make a v on the side of the fire with the limbs. Then you scrape the hot coals in the v and place your mess can on top.

Good tip… I can tell that the old man has been around the woods a time or two. But here is an extra tip,,,, if you are afloat, or on a boat, and the current catches you, don’t despair, you can get there, the “E-Tool”, will paddle you through.

That was just great, well done!! I appreciate the useful tips and your common sense approach. Thanks!

good stuff, bro… thanks for posting. I can tell you were in the military at some point. The way you think and improvise. In Basic we were told to sweep our bunk area every morning . . . with a 12 inch ruler. You might not think of a ruler as a good broom, but it actually illustrates to trainees that tools can be used for myriad other purposes than what they were designed for. We scraped the floor with them like a squeegie. Works like a charm. The take-away: improvise, adapt, and overcome!

@btsseeker ditto!

@rbrats1344 Old man? What are you 10?

sawblade fail lol thanks helped alot

@toxicxbullet1- Well most of them do not come sharpened, the teeth are there, but usually you have to add the final edge to it. Even with that said, everything has it’s limits, but it is better than “no” saw at all. Sorry you couldn’t make it work out for you. It worked for me as you can see in the vid, but I also was only using it on limbs about the size of the shovels handle too.

@toxicxbullet1- Well most of them do not come sharpened, the teeth are there, but usually you have to add the final edge to it. Even with that said, everything has it’s limits, but it is better than “no” saw at all. Sorry you couldn’t make it work out for you. It worked for me as you can see in the vid, but I also was only using it on limbs about the size of the shovels handle too. But thanks for your input it all helps us.

Nice advice, thank you!

hey if i give you the shovel will you give me that knife then i could stab you and have the shovel and the knife

cool video. but i should point out trifolding shovels are crap. you dig or chop with any of them hard enough they break or bend. and east german or chinese folding military shovel will not. personally i prefer the cold steel / russian shovel. its almost indestructable. no folding mechanisms to break, fairly light, and can be used as an axe much better and hold an edge instead of a cheapo chinese “military trifolding shovel”

Yeah man, that’s a review! You actually used the shovel instead of just talking. This is exactly why tv is dead. People are getting off the couch and rocking out while people from all over the world can say hi or ask a question. Hey, I hope you ate that tree after you killed it.