Entrenching Tool

[MattF350]

Ive been considering one to go with my recovery gear (aimed at winter) but not sure which are good/not good.

What do you guys carry?

There's ones like the Cold Steel with hardwood non folding and plenty of different folders. Im not opposed to either, but would like one to work when needed.

Thanks in advance.

 

[krick3tt]

I carry a shovel. If you are going to reference some piece of gear put a link in there so people can see what you are talking about. Makes it easier to help you and for others to make a comparison.

 

[greg.potter]

I carry a regular spade and pick axe. If I "need" a shovel or spade I don't want to have to deal with a tool that is a compromise between effectiveness and size (I do pay attention to how much my tools weigh).

 

[Superduty]

Shovel is gonna be the way to go if you want to dig or move dirt, snow, etc.

Unfortunately, in the overland world, particularly the internet overland world, saying you carry a shovel is not nearly as fun or exciting as an entrenching tool. So, many folks opt for the entrenching tool..... Kinda like carrying around a hi lift jack vs a safer more effective bottle type jack..... But that's another conversation.





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[jkam]

I have a Glock Entrenching tool.
I carried it for many year on my motorcycle, and now have it in my RV.
It is well thought out and packs down small. Been used many times to get me out of trouble.

 

[BritKLR]

Small entrenching tools work great for backpacking/Moto trips for digging cat holes, firepits and tent trenches, but they can be useless when having to dig out a truck or cut an embankment. I've been carrying a full size shovel and combo axe/mattox for years and they seem to work well for 90% of what I do. Now, for off road recovery a full size shovel and if you snow wheel, a real snow shovel will be helpful. Good luck.

 

[Hillbilly Heaven]

Small entrenching tools work great for backpacking/Moto trips for digging cat holes, firepits and tent trenches, but they can be useless when having to dig out a truck or cut an embankment. I've been carrying a full size shovel and combo axe/mattox for years and they seem to work well for 90% of what I do. Now, for off road recovery a full size shovel and if you snow wheel, a real snow shovel will be helpful. Good luck.
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I like that mount! Whose mount is that?

 

[BritKLR]

I like that mount! Whose mount is that?

Thanks. I wish I could remember who made those. I bought two off a Ih8mud Member that started making them maybe 13 years ago. The receiver part I built. Behind the shovel mount is a receiver that is welded to the spare tire carrier that extends out of the center of the wheel. The shovel mount has a portion of the receiver that fits into the welded portion. All held together with a receiver lock. I also made the license plate holder that is held in place by the shovel mount wing nut. So, if you need the spare you just remove the receiver lock and the whole shovel mount assembly removes.

 

[Hillbilly Heaven]

Thank you
I think I can duplicate that know now that I know it used a receiver to mount it.
I would have to do something different because my spare tire mount is also a spare spindle, hub and lockout.

 

[mep1811]

Thanks. I wish I could remember who made those. I bought two off a Ih8mud Member that started making them maybe 13 years ago. The receiver part I built. Behind the shovel mount is a receiver that is welded to the spare tire carrier that extends out of the center of the wheel. The shovel mount has a portion of the receiver that fits into the welded portion. All held together with a receiver lock. I also made the license plate holder that is held in place by the shovel mount wing nut. So, if you need the spare you just remove the receiver lock and the whole shovel mount assembly removes.

Here you go.

Amazon.com: Axe & Shovel Mount / Only : Patio, Lawn & Garden

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[BritKLR]

Here you go.

Amazon.com: Axe & Shovel Mount / Only : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Buy Axe & Shovel Mount / Only: Axes - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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Cool.....he must have sold the design to Smittybilt. Thanks!

 

[jgaz]

Cool.....he must have sold the design to Smittybilt. Thanks!

Or someone “reverse engineered” his original.
Not that you have any experience with anyone doing that to you.

 

[mep1811]

Cool.....he must have sold the design to Smittybilt. Thanks!

I've had that design shovel/ axe carrier with one vehicle or another since the late 1970's.

 

[robert]

That ax/shovel clamp is a Con-Ferr design. They closed their doors some years ago unfortunately.

A WWII wood handled entrenching tool lives in the back of my truck and on longer trips I add a D handled shovel in an old Con-Ferr clamp. Several of the farmers I know carry a hoe in the back of their trucks; it's much easier to pull mud from around your tires and up under a vehicle with a hoe than a shovel but the shovel has more uses for camping.

 

[rayra]

The first time you really have to use a milsurp type e-tool will be your last. Having to stoop over so far to dig a vehicle out is a real bummer.
I carry one as a spare / loaner / stuck guy gets to use it. I carry a standard stirrup-handled shovel and a fiberglass straighthandled shovel when I'm heading for mud / snow / sand.