Extendable shovels

[AndyG]

I am endeavor ring to avoid a roofrack for as long as possible, so have been looking at an extendable shovel that will fit in the back of a 110.

This looks the goods at 125cm extended
Steel Extendable D-handle Ergo Garden Spade (41" (http://www2.fiskars.com/Gardening-and-Yard-Care/Products/Shovels-and-Cultivating-Tools/Steel-Extendable-D-handle-Ergo-Garden-Spade#.VMP9J4HXeK0)

And of good quality, thoughts?

[BadCo.]

What about army surplus style shovel?

I would love one of these:

http://youtu.be/b60OZhrTB6o

[AndyG]

They have their energiser batteries plugged in !

I looked at that style but thought the handle was too short to reach under the 110, 125cm will just do it i thiink

[BadCo.]

Haha yeah its a pretty amusing video. Maybe you could get a bit of steel/alu pipe to slide over the wooden handle to make it extendible? Just have to think of a way to lock it in, maybe using some sort of dowel or pin.

[Corgie Carrier]

What about one of those 3 piece shovels that come in a bag?

http://www.4x4equip.com.au/showProduct/2.+4x4+Accessories/Off+Road+Shovels/IDH-2-1/Combo+Shovel+-+Ultimate+%283+Piece+Shovel%29

[AndyG]

A good lead, thanks

Diggar 3 Piece Shovel - Bushranger (http://bushranger.com.au/diggar-3_piece_shovel.php)

and this

Combo Shovel - Ultimate (3 Piece Shovel) - 2. 4x4 Accessories - Off Road Shovels - 4wd Recovery Gear | 4wd Accessories | 4wd Equipment and Camping Gear Australia | Axe and Shovel Holder | Combo Shovel | Camping Lights | Tyre Deflators | Versa-Lite | (http://www.4x4equip.com.au/showProduct/2.+4x4+Accessories/Off+Road+Shovels/IDH-2-1/Combo+Shovel+-+Ultimate+%283+Piece+Shovel%29)

starting to get pricy

[BadCo.]

That yellow one looks pretty choice! Be good if it came in a canvas bag or something

[AndyG]

Looks like TJM has both brands, so will go in for a touchy feely, and it looks like they will fit crosswise in the drawer which is a bonus