The Brooks-Range Compact Shovel is a trusted tool for avalanche professionals and guides worldwide. Built tough enough to handle the rugged conditions of the remote Brooks Range in Alaska, the Compact Shovel has been aggressively and extensively tested to ensure it will work when you need it most. Assembled the shovel is 23'' and weights just over 590 g. The smaller blade size of the Compact shovel allows for better endurance while shoveling, compared to larger blade sizes. The flat blade is ideal for digging snow pits and performing snow stability tests.