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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | | | | Designed with an easy push-button slide mechanism, the Gerber 22-41578 Gorge Folding Shovel is a must-have for outdoor excursions and around-the-house chores. Versatile, powerful, and easy-to-use, the Gorge includes a nylon drawstring bag and features a telescoping joint on the handle for folding down to a perfectly portable and compact size. | 22-41578 Gorge Folding Shovel
At a Glance: - Compact, portable shovel folds down for easy portability
- Hammer surface at base for pounding in tent stakes
- Ergonomic, fiberglass-filled nylon handle with rubberized overgrip
- Folds down from 16.25 inches to just 9.25 inches
- Lightweight and compact--weighs 28 ounces
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This durable shovel can handle all kinds of outdoor tasks, yet it is compact enough to fit into its nylon bag for easy storage. View larger. | 
A fold-and-lock mechanism secures the shovel head in place. View larger. |
Versatile Performance Outdoors and Around the House
Ideal for a range of tasks, including light snow shoveling around tires or building trails while mountain biking, the Gorge is incredibly versatile. Besides its digging abilities, it's able to operate in hammer mode--an ideal option for pounding in tent stakes. It also makes a great addition to your home or car emergency kit.Fold-Down Design for Space-Saving Portability
Because the Gorge folds down from 16.25 inches to just 9.25 inches, it won't take up too much space and is easily packable. At 28 ounces, it's small enough to toss in a bag or backpack without weighing you down. For added convenience, it comes with a nylon drawstring bag for storage and portability. Fast Push-Button Slide Mechanism for Ease of Use
Made to be responsive and easy to use, the Gorge features a fast push-button slide mechanism, as well as an ergonomic, fiberglass-filled nylon handle with rubberized overgrip for a secure, comfortable hold. Its durable blade is crafted from carbon steel for extraordinary durability, no matter what the conditions. To extend its usability, this blade can also be sharpened. About Gerber: A History of Innovation
Savvy. Moxie. Craftsmanship. Attention to detail. These are just a few of the company traits that have contributed to Gerber's emergence as a world leader in outdoor gear. Joseph Gerber started Portland, Oregon's Gerber Advertising back in 1910, and one Christmas, he hired a local knife-maker to craft 25 sets of kitchen cutlery as client gifts. The knives were so popular Mr. Gerber ultimately left his agency to launch Gerber Legendary Blades in 1939. It makes sense, really. An idea man gets the idea of a lifetime and turns it into a major outdoor brand--one that commands respect among knife lovers and knife makers alike. And now that same high regard is spreading in new directions, in the form of many outstanding products such as tools, personal L.E.D. lighting, and more. What's in the Box
Gerber 22-41578 Gorge Folding Shovel and nylon drawstring bag.
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| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 0.0 inches | | Product Width: | 0.0 inches | | Product Height: | 0.0 inches | | Product Weight: | 1.68 pounds | | Package Length: | 13.3 inches | | Package Width: | 5.1 inches | | Package Height: | 2.9 inches | | Package Weight: | 1.95 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 102 reviews |
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| | Features | Operates in hammer mode for pounding in tent stakesDesigned with easy push button slide mechanismIncludes nylon draw string bagFeatures durable blade crafted from carbon steelErgonomic handle made from glass-filled nylon with rubberized overgrip
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| | Customer Reviews | Average Customer Review: ( 102 customer reviews )
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142 of 143 found the following review helpful:
 Be aware of what you are purchasing ... Feb 15, 2010
By David Carswell
For what it is, this shovel is very good. My only real complaint is that it is very dull; the "digging edge" could stand to be much sharper, as it is, it is not even rounded off. That's nothing that can't be fixed with an angle grinder, though :)
As far as construction, it's extremely solid, rugged, and well made, pretty much what you'd expect from Gerber.
What you should be aware of before you buy, though, is that it is *very* small. This isn't comparable to the GI "trenching tools", or the Coleman camp shovels you're probably familiar with. It is closer to a garden spade. Folded, it will literally almost fit into your pocket, actually will fit into a larger ski jacket pocket. The blade is smaller than my (adult male) hand, including fingers. I bought this to put in my trunk for digging my car out in an emergency ... it is just barely big enough to be useful for that purpose.
So, if the size is appropriate for your needs, this is a great shovel.
97 of 103 found the following review helpful:
 for the price -- this thing is great... Mar 07, 2008
By John Galt
While i'm certainly sensitive and empathehetic to the needs of of any US service personnel serving in the gulf (my thanks to you all)....just because amazon can't ship the shovel somewhere - -it shouldn't get a bad review in my opinion. For the price it absolutely can't be beat. If you want full blown 'survival" shovel like a pro climber would use -- then count on spending $100 or more......I just had to dig my car tires out of the snow the other day (I bought the shovel to leave in my trunk) and it was perfect for the job.
38 of 39 found the following review helpful:
Sturdy and Compact Feb 05, 2009
By Jim Benton
I bought this shovel to carry on my mountain bike and use to build trails. It's light and compact and comes with a handy bag. The quality of shovel is superb. I have used it a few weeks now and the metal has not shown any signs of fatigue. You can set the shovel blade at a right angle to the handle to use as a pick. The handle length is a little short to get great leverage though. The handle extends and locks in place with a spring loaded button. Unfortunately the button and spring were broken on my shovel when I got it. Not sure if that happened during shipping but it wasn't a big enough issue to be worth returning it.
I would recommend this shovel for anyone looking for a quality compact shovel.
15 of 16 found the following review helpful:
Great Shovel...Wish I Had Found It Here First Oct 15, 2009
By Ambergris
"John Thomas"
I came across this Gerber shovel in my Amazon recommendations recently. I own the very same model that I bought at the LL Bean store in Freeport, Maine 2 years ago. I was not as much of an Amazon shopper back then as I am today. But I wish now that I was. I paid $32 at LL Beans for this model, and that was 2 years ago. At the time I remember them not having much of a selection, but this shovel seemed very well made, rugged, and easy to use. I figured I could do a lot worse for the price. As it turns out, I could have done a lot better. Forgetting the shellacking I took on the price of this shovel, I highly recommend you not only buy this model if you are in the market for one, but I also suggest you forget the shopping around and just buy it here. This is probably the best quality folding shovel you will ever find for the price they are asking. Especially, if you buy it as part of a package deal and get the free shipping thrown in. If you are one that has ever visited hiking or outdoor gear stores than you know how expensive any survival type equipment can be. They have a fool proof way of drawing you into spending as many bucks as you can on whatever it is they are offering by hammering home the point that it's your life and family you are talking about here. The real truth is that a lot of people buy equipment that is far more expensive than they will ever have a reason to need, or even use at all. As anyone that is an avid outdoor enthusiast knows, a folding camp shovel has lots of uses along on a camping or hiking trip. Digging, prospecting, hammering, climbing, self defense, and even sometimes actual shoveling are all included on the list. Most folding shovels offered in retail outlets are not just expensive, but often time just too big. This one folds down very compactly, and can be easily toted along with little room taken, or inconvenience met. This Gerber model is in my opinion the perfect size and quality that most of us would ever have a reason to need along on a wilderness adventure. Its solid, very rugged, a snap to extend and compact, and after two years of owning it, it is still going strong for me with little show for the wear. I highly recommend the Gerber for your outdoor needs. It is in my opinion all the shovel you should ever need, at the best price you will find...
18 of 20 found the following review helpful:
 Unusually poor quality for Gerber. Sep 05, 2010
By J. King
The first time I put this brand new shovel to work it was broken before I finished putting up my tent. Yes, digging out a couple small, rough rocks and pounding in tent stakes was too much for it to handle. Somewhere in its normal use, the main nut jumped its threads and got bound up. When I got back from my weekend trip I put some tools and leverage to the nut, but could not free it up. It is now a shovel that will not fold.
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