shovels

[voodoo]

I'm sure this has been asked a million times, so here goes a million and one..... I use a smaller big box brand shovel for when I'm in the bush. It works for the areas where I generally hunt. I may be going into more "rootier" areas. My question is should I invest in a predator tools shovel or are they kind of gimmicky? or are they really worth the investment? any personal experiences would be appreciated. I hunt about two to three days a week work permitting if that makes a difference. Thanks all for the input.
Cheers!

 

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[Diggin-N-Dumps]

Well, I use the Lesche digger when im out in a public type area....and I actually bought a custom shovel from Sask hunter right here on TNET...I can tell you that its made Extremely well, and was much cheaper than a Predator. Plus he can sorta customize it a little to your needs.

Totally worth it

 

[liftloop]

a army shovel works really well
hope that help
but don't get me wrong I'm not starting a fight here

 

[Diggin-N-Dumps]

a army shovel works really well hope that help but don't get me wrong I'm not starting a fight here

Yea, I used one of those Army Folding Shovels when i was hunting for Diamonds in Arkansas, they are very stout , didnt flex or anything

 

[liftloop]

here you there
mines out in the wood still
been two years now It was given to me
i should get back there and look for it it serve my well went threw two hardware store shovels

 

[stillrollin300]

I've got the Model 65 Ranger from predator tools and I will say that thing is a beast. I've used it for just over a year and its still doing a great job. Its very well built, so you don't worry about it breaking. It is a great tool to use in wooded areas to tear through roots or in a yard to cut a nice smooth plug. I wouldn't want to go back to a short handled retail shovel after using my Ranger.

 

[CincinnatiKid]

I have a Lesche 7"x2" digging tool I use regularly. It's great for parks, homesites, etc.
I also have a 36" Lesche "Ground Shovel". Both are unbreakable! But I wrongly bought the ground shovel for fields!? It is superb for digging coins, as it is semi-circular, but for fields I love an old adjustable Army shovel.
Good Luck.
Peace

 

[Frankn]

Well, it would have been nice if you would have mentioned what type of soil you plan to attack!
Let's be honest. Any shovel will dig a hole. What we are talking about is how long will it last.
My shovel is a D handled all steel shovel that I purchased at a garden supply store. It was called the shark. It is now 14 years old and has dug many caches.
After I purchased it, I painter it yellow with that plastic dip which I had thinned to use as paint. It now comes in a spray.
The yellow makes it easy to find in the woods as I can't carry it using a 2 box. The yellow also makes it less likely to grow legs. lol

Now in the woods, I usually don't use a shovel I use a 3 tooth tine to move the dead leaves, dirt and small rocks that are usually there.
I guess everybody uses the method easiest for him. Frank...

 

[MrMikeJackie]

I use the Lesche Sampson with T-handle and Serrated Blade. Worth every penny in the woods. When on farm fields however I use a $20 shovel from Home Depot. GL HH.

 

[voodoo]

Yes I should have mentioned soil and terrain types. I plan on some AZ hunts in about a year so AZ soil, also north western Ontario-heavily treed, rooty softer soil (unless it gets really dry then its like hard packed soil. A lttle tuff with regular shovel but manageable. Also wooded areas in calgary. Drier soil but manageable with reg shovel. I should have mentioned I have one wrist that is buggered up and looking for a shovel that might make digging a tad easier. Like I mentioned I can manage, but if I could make digging easier even just a little it sure would help. I should have put that in the original post that may have helped too. anyhay thanks for all the replies. I will continue to research a bit. Cheers again.