AA Emergency Snow Shovel - For Car, Home and Travel - Compact and Tough for Winter and Adverse Weather

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Emma Phelps, updates writer for The Spruce, overhauled this article to include the latest testing insights from our real-world testing. After collaborating with editors to make final product selections, Phelps researched snow shovel styles and features to accurately incorporate testing results into the above roundup. People usually await the first snowfall of winter with anticipation as it precedes the excitement associated with the coming holidays. Snow-covered and icy walkways, driveways and roads do, however, present many hazards that can lead to trips and falls and serious accidents. Snow shovel blades, which need to be lightweight yet rugged, are routinely made from one of three materials: polyethylene plastic, steel, or aluminum. Each has pros and cons:

It even has a fairly wide blade, measuring 14 inches, for shoveling snow with more efficiency. According to one customer, the shovel “fits nicely into the trunk of my car.” This is due to the shovel's low profile as it is only 43 inches tall, making it storable for emergencies but still usable for daily tasks too such as when snow accumulates in the driveway. If you’ve spent any time shopping for shovels, you’ve likely noticed a stark difference in shaft design — notably straight and curved options. Each design is meant to create a mechanical advantage in different situations, and the correct shovel shaft design for you depends on how you plan to use it.

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Aluminum blades are a perfect lightweight option but won’t hold up to the challenging task of moving large quantities of wet precipitation.

Get the Snow Joe snow shovel at The Home Depot , Tractor Supply Co. , Northern Tool + Equipment , Staples , or Snow Joe . HIGH QUALITY MATERIALS: Includes a PP blade (9.6” x 11.2”) with aluminum edge and reinforced ribs. The handle and head are connected by screws. D shaped grip makes the use much more comfortable. Perfect for your needs! Snow and ice can cause major disruptions, particularly if you live in a rural area or need to keep a commercial property, educational facility or retail environment open. Our heavy-duty shovels and scoops allow you to clear away snow on roads, walkways and other paths much more easily. They push snow to one side and make areas such as car parks and pavements safer places, which reduces the risk of potential hazards. Ira Lacher, based in an ordinarily snowy Des Moines, Iowa, also conducted insight and product research and looked into the newest products rated highly for how much snow they can handle, how well they remove snow from sidewalks, and additional features. Ever since he relocated to the snowy Midwest from New York City, Lacher has depended on snow shovels with ergonomic handles and reinforced aluminum blades to make his Des Moines sidewalks safe for school children who traverse them every day.The type of snow you get makes a big difference in the type of shovel that works best. For colder climates, with lighter, drier snow, a snow pusher is a great option. Basically, anything with a blade over 24 inches isn’t meant for lifting, it’s instead designed for simply pushing snow away. Available at a very economical price, the Behandy folding shovel is a dependable little car snow shovel that you’ll be glad you opted for in any winter storm emergency. It features excellent quality, especially for the price, and is made from 2.5 mm high carbon steel with reinforced connections.

Accessories can help boost the value of a product and allow customers to get more use out of their shovel set. Some sets come with an ice scraper, a snow brush, or a storage bag which may prove very useful in snow emergencies.Testing snow shovels requires snow, so we had to wait a while this season (even in upstate New York). Once the snow fell, we set to work to get an idea of how well these shovels performed. Some handles are even cushioned with foam to lessen hand fatigue. Many models feature wide D-grip handles, which are shaped like the letter D and provide a more comfortable and firmer grip than a straight handlebar. Wheels and Maneuverability The ErgieShovel is a great all-purpose shovel. Despite having a short shaft, we found that the ergonomic dual-handle design of this shovel made it the most comfortable to use for extended periods. It pushed just as well as the other competitors and got an honorable mention for shoveling. The ErgieShovel is also one of two shovels we tested that disassembles into a smaller size for easier storage. It's also significantly less expensive than the competition.