Shovels and Axes

[H&B Adventures]

What shovels and axes are everyone using? I imagine there are a wide range of opinions on this one!

 

[MazeVX]

The number one no drama axes are Fiskars.
No suggestions on shovels from my side, I'm using a small spade from unknown source (probably military ww2)

 

[tjZ06]

Aluminess shovel/axe combo on a Mule mount for the FWC. Truth-be-told I didn't need the Mule mount, I could have just drilled the Aluminess mount to bolt direct to the camper jack mounts. I might still do that, moving the shovel/axe to the other side so I can put an actual Aluminess box for recovery gear/tools where the axe/shovel are now.

-TJ

 

[H&B Adventures]

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Aluminess shovel/axe combo on a Mule mount for the FWC. Truth-be-told I didn't need the Mule mount, I could have just drilled the Aluminess mount to bolt direct to the camper jack mounts. I might still do that, moving the shovel/axe to the other side so I can put an actual Aluminess box for recovery gear/tools where the axe/shovel are now.

-TJ

I have a Gobi rack and am looking at putting them on there, but fabricating my own mount. Gobi has great product, but its almost 200.00 for the mount.

 

[H&B Adventures]

The number one no drama axes are Fiskars.
No suggestions on shovels from my side, I'm using a small spade from unknown source (probably military ww2)

I have an E-tool and I have used my Maxtrax to shovel with.

 

[MOAK]

Fiskars X11 axe- an old Boy Scout style hatchet, a SOG fold up shovel for camp and a stout flat shovel with a “D” handle for the wagon . We carry a small pocket shovel in our packs when hiking.

 

[MOAK]

I have a Gobi rack and am looking at putting them on there, but fabricating my own mount. Gobi has great product, but its almost 200.00 for the mount.

I use quick fists to hold a lot of stuff, shovel; axe; divining rod ;

 

[Sparksalot]

Not wanting to pay the overland tax, I picked up ones from Lowes.

 

[MOAK]

Overland tax on quickfists? Lowes, Ace, local mom&pops gets my business.

 

[Sparksalot]

Overland tax on quickfists? Lowes, Ace, local mom&pops gets my business.

On axes and such

 

[grubworm]

Anvil D-Handle Utility Shovel 3531800 - The Home Depot

Utility shovels like this 1 are excellent multi-purpose tools. They are great for digging and gardening in tight spaces or when working on 1's knees. Because of their compact size they are also ideal for camping and car storage for emergency use.

www.homedepot.com

 

[Offroadnutz]

Not wanting to pay the overland tax, I picked up ones from Lowes.

That’s what I did on my shovel. I’m to old for the fold up version and need a full size.
I spent the extra cash and got an American made axe. I believe it was from Council Tools

 

[danwyandt]

Fiskar axe, and a short 1piece us made shovel on quick fists.

 

[Offroadnutz]

Fiskar are, and a short 1piece us made shovel on quick fists.

Nice set up

 

[danwyandt]

Nice set up

Thanks.
Got tired of chasing / digging for tools and bungees. Had some Mole panel and slapped it up there for a Saturday afternoon project.
-Dan

 

[SkunkedGorilla]

View attachment 246648

Aluminess shovel/axe combo on a Mule mount for the FWC. Truth-be-told I didn't need the Mule mount, I could have just drilled the Aluminess mount to bolt direct to the camper jack mounts. I might still do that, moving the shovel/axe to the other side so I can put an actual Aluminess box for recovery gear/tools where the axe/shovel are now.

-TJ

Sweet Rig! Really Dig it, do you have a build thread or walk-around of your rig. Would love to check this one out.

 

[tjZ06]

Sweet Rig! Really Dig it, do you have a build thread or walk-around of your rig. Would love to check this one out.

Thanks. I have a thread here: Going back to a Full Size for my Overlanding Someday I should get more into that whole YT thing and do a walkaround vid when it's all setup in a nice location...

-TJ

 

[ThundahBeagle]

While not a full size axe I do like my Estwing, one piece, leather-wrapped handle camp axe. And army navy store entrenching tool. Simple and as others have said, no Overland Tax.

 

[Dilldog]

I forget the brand name of Pulaski I carry, but its the outfit in PA that has made fireman's axes for like 100 years. I also carry a Woodsman's Pal and a small ACE brand spade.

 

[PCO6]

I have a basic round point shovel with a jagged edge and hardware store Yardworks axe attached to the utility box of my trailer. The axe is nicely balanced and works surprisingly well for a cheapy. I also carry a Fiskars X7 hatchet in the box. Both are cable locked to the box so they don't go missing.

I swap out the shovel for an aluminum snow scoop style shovel in the winter. I didn't like the handle it came with so I bought another shovel with a handle like the one in the pic below. I took them both apart and made them into a pair I did like. I gave the "other" shovel to my wife for her garden.

#12 D-Grip Handle Aluminum Barn Scoop (princessauto.com)