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#3 on this list
Deploy 7 / Deploy 3
Voile
American-made, telescoping, minimalist. The workhorse ski-mountaineering shovel — the '7' handles serious digging, the '3' is the ultralight pick.
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#4 on this list
Lynx Shovel
G3
Deep blade, comfortable T-grip, one of the fastest shovels in comparison rescue tests.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Deploy 7 / Deploy 3 | Lynx Shovel |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Voile | G3 |
| Models | Deploy 7 / Deploy 3 | — |
| Blade Material | Hardened 6061-T6 Aluminum | 6061 Aluminum |
| Shaft Material | 6061-T6 Aluminum | — |
| Shaft Type | Telescoping | — |
| Handle Type | — | T-grip |
| Overall Weight | — | Approx 650g |
| Packability | — | Mid-range |
| Primary Use | — | Snow Safety, Digging |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Deploy 7 / Deploy 3
- Extremely durable and reliable construction
- Efficient blade shape for moving snow quickly
- Quick and secure telescoping shaft deployment
- Deploy 3 offers excellent weight savings for its category
- T-handle less comfortable for prolonged digging than D-grips
- No hoe-mode or serrated blade edge features
- Lacks advanced ergonomic shaping of some competitors
Lynx Shovel
- Deep, aggressive blade moves a lot of snow quickly
- Robust aluminum construction withstands hard use and icy conditions
- Comfortable T-grip provides excellent leverage and control
- Proven reliability in emergency and everyday digging scenarios
- Good balance of weight for its digging efficiency
- Not the lightest option available, might feel bulky for minimalist setups
- T-grip handle is not universally preferred over D-grips
- Blade shape can be slightly more challenging to pack in smaller packs
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