John McCann - Stay Alive - The Best Knives and Top Tools for Survival

Another handy device which can be carried easily on or in a pack is the SnowClaw Backcountry Snow Shovel. It is very light, weighing in at only six ounces. One edge can be used for digging soft snow, and the other more rounded edge for hard snow. As a multi-use tool, it can be used as a shovel, snow anchor, emergency splint, plate, sled, waterproof seat, etc. It is made from high impact copolymer and is only 12 x 11.25 inches.

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Stay Alive!

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eISBN: 978-1-44023-534-4

This e-book edition: July 2012 (v.1.0)

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