MSR Operator Shovel

From OMCgear

Delivering the ultimate in backcountry versatility the Operator shovel is built of tough hard-anodized aluminum and engineered for maximum shovel efficiency. It features our larger packable blade an extendable shaft and steep sidewalls to serve mountaineers and backcountry travelers in constructing basecamps to excavating professional snow pits. Unrelenting strength combines with smart ergonomics to help you dig with greater force and less fatigue when speed counts in a rescue. Strong: 6061-T6 hard-anodized lightweight aluminum with TIG-welded blade/shaft interface and neckless blade design for maximum durability.