The blade may be plastic but this shovel is no toy.

Don't travel the backcountry without the proper equipment. Carry the lightweight compact 3DX Lexan Shovel from Life-Link. The polycarbonate blade is ready for anything and is highly durable. In fact Life-Link backs the blade with a lifetime guarantee. So don't hold back just because the blade is plastic; it will not break and if it does it can easily be replaced. The telescoping handle of this shovel allows you to adjust it between lengths for different jobs.