Backcountry Access Tour Shovel System

 Brand : Backcountry Access
Item : BCA0082
With one of the lightest aluminum shovels and a stowable probe, the Backcountry Access Tour Shovel System saves space in your pack and gives you ultralight peace of mind. The Tour's easy-to-hold oval shaft and T-grip handle make working with a gloved hand easy. The Tour Shovel System stows a 6-foot probe inside the shovel shaft for an amazing, compact package. The strong, 6061-series aluminum blade powers through set-up snow and ice like a hot knife through butter. *Available in fixed and standard lengths
Price: $74.95
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Product Reviews
Backcountry Access Tour Shovel System



Very Light!
This shovel is very light, lighter than most plastic! The probe integration works very well and saves space. It is very sturdy and strong! No complaints.


Love It!
This was a great purchase! Not only is it light, but it is VERY strong for the weight. The probe tucks neatly in the handle, and the blade (maybe a little smaller than I would have in serious avalanche country) fits neatly in outside pocket of most packs. Nothing out there compares for strength to weight ratio.


Nice, compact, works
On a recommendation from a friend, I bought the aluminum "Tour Shovel/Probe" combo. My friends said it wasn't "cool" to go with a lexan (plastic) shovel because they can break off in your hands. The "Tour Shovel" is aluminum, is VERY light but feels very solid. I hope I never have to use it to dig my ski buddies out, but it seems like it would work.


pluses and minuses
i foud it to be sturdy enough but a little short. it's nice to have a shovel that can extend so that digging someone out is faster!


Not What I Expected
So I know this is called the "tour" system combo, but I was still very surprised at the seemingly cheap quality of this shovel AND probe. The probe is short, and worse it's very thin. The shovel arrived with a dent in it (from shipping?) and also seemed kind of thin. I returned this item, yet I will still purchase Backcountry Access items in the future b/c I know they are usually quality and a good price.




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