With high-end materials and an innovative design, the Alugator Light shovel delivers a great balance of strength and rigidity with light weight and ergonomic handling. The sharpened, tilt-proof blade is made of ultra-robust anodized aluminum, while the attachment holes mean it is easier and faster...

Certification: UIAA 156 avalanche shovel standard
Hardened, anodized aluminum shovel blade
Oval telescopic shaft
Automatic spring lock for quick, precise guidance during assembly
Symmetrical T-grip for optimum transfer of force
Space-saving blade design
Stabilization ribs for maximum stability
Sharpened, tilt-resistant blade with integrated steps
Straight blade back - perfect for cutting straight snow profiles
Attachment holes for snow anchor and rescue sled

- Skiing
- 2620-00231
- Blade width21.00 cm
- Blade length24.00 cm
- Shaft length (collapsed)37 cm
- Extended length75 cm
- Collapsed length54 cm
- Weight475 g

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Overall rating: 4.8369565 / 5 from 92 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Alugator Light Avalanch Shovel is highly praised for its lightweight and packable design, fitting perfectly in various bags and backcountry packs. Customers appreciate its perfect size for overnights on snow in the backcountry and its great quality. Opinions vary on the blade, with some finding it too small while others appreciate its compact design.

Summary topics

Lightweight (14%): Customers keep praising the Alugator Light Avalanch Shovel for being super light and packable.
Fit (11%): It was noted by customers that the product fits perfectly in various bags and backcountry packs.
Size (12%): Customers appreciated the perfect size of the shovel for overnights on snow in the backcountry.
Quality (6%): Customers keep praising the great quality of the product, which is mentioned in multiple reviews.
Blade Design (12%): Opinions vary on the blade, some find it too small while others appreciate its compact design.

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Review highlights

"The Alugator is just the right size and weight" — Chuck
"Awesome size, weight, and efficiency." — Sarah M.
"High quality and compact, perfect for backcountry skiing and fits perfectly in my backpack." — Julia R.

Reviews

Lightweight, the one time I

"Lightweight, the one time I carried it, I was carrying about 30kg. Can’t say I thought the shovel was the core of my grief though, so speaks to how light weight. Love the gold color lol. I mean it’s a shovel-it digs."

— Andrew C. (5/5)

Amazing!

"Very light and the perfect color!"

— Red B. (5/5)

Very Good Shovel

"Light weight, fits well in my pack and goes together very quickly. Purchased last year before an AST2 and have used extensivly"

— Randall G. (5/5)

Light and strong

"Light and strong, perfect for traveling light on a day tour"

— Brian V. (5/5)

Perfect

"Super light and nice to work with"

— Ellen S. (5/5)

Very good design and quality

"One of the best shovels I have seen. Smaller size for small backpacks, hard snow or for efficient digging with less strength. Very good quality and design"

— Carlos (5/5)

cutesy pink AND helps me

"cutesy pink AND helps me recreate responsibly?!? 10/10"

— Frances P. (5/5)

Lightweight, packable and works

"I've used this a few times for snow camping, to dig tent platforms and kitchen areas. It's pretty light and easy to fit in a backpack or shovel pocket. The black and orange color is very easy to see against the snow. It's easy to put together and take apart. My only minor complaint is that the handle doesn't feel super solid (can wiggle a bit), but it's never caused a problem for me. I'm happy with it overall."

— Laurel A. (5/5)