Gear Review
Backcountry Access Tour System Shovel/Probe
Not What I Expected
By CourtneyLovesSnow
Ranked #489 - Shovels
January 15, 2007
So I know this is called the "tour" system combo, but I was still very surprised at the seemingly cheap quality of this shovel AND probe. The probe is short, and worse it's very thin. The shovel arrived with a dent in it (from shipping?) and also seemed kind of thin. I returned this item, yet I will still purchase Backcountry Access items in the future b/c I know they are usually quality and a good price.
View Details: Backcountry Access Tour System Shovel/Probe
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Shaft Material:
- 6061 Series aluminum
- Blade Material:
- 6061 Series aluminum
- Length Attached:
- [Fixed] 62.9cm; [extendable] 87.6cm
- Length Detached:
- 48.3cm
- Blade Size:
- 23 x 27cm
- Telescoping:
- Yes
- Saw Included:
- No
- Probe Included:
- Yes, [length] 6ft, [weight] 5oz
- Recommended use:
- Avalanche rescue
- Weight:
- Fixed shovel w/ probe 595g, Extendable w/ probe 794g
- Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- China
Change me.