Customer Reviews

Draper 89768 Folding Steel Boot Shovel

5 star:		(70)
4 star:		(34)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

I bought this to put in the car following recent snow problems. Used in once to get me out of a problem whilst all around looked on in envy. Great tool for the locker. This is one I will not lend out to friends or family.

I wanted to buy the Draper Folding Boot Shovel for my brother since he is a new driver and the winter weather is almost upon us. I bought one last year and found it great in the winter weather of 2010/11.
When I received this item it was quite similar to the item highlighted but not identical. It was a folding shovel but was not of the Draper brand.
There was no mention on any of the documentation that it was a substitute product - I didn't really mind; but it should have been acknowledged.

I got this shovel during a really bad spell of winter weather as I wanted to carry it in the back of my car. As the boot of my car is relatively small ( a Mini ) it is ideal. I have not used it yet to clear a lot of snow but I have used it on a small area. The design is very good as the folding mechanism is straightforward.

Bought this shovel for my husband to have as an emergency shovel when away camping. It has been used once and did the job perfectly so will be staying in our camper for future use. A great little piece of essential camping kit.

bought one to keep in the car, especially in winter. Used it several times last winter, but mostly at home, as, after the first heavy snowfall, I had to dig out the garden shed to get the big shovel!
It was also useful to remove snow from bushes and trees, where the big shovel was very unwieldy.

Arrived quickly. Nice neat size when folded. Folds and becomes rigid easily. Seems to be really sturdy so far too. Used it a couple of times. Cut through our heavy, soggy soil with ease. Just wanted to test it out before using it when we go camping. Not really a replacement for the normal spade you keep in the garage or hut, the smaller blade would be frustrating for anything large scale, but great for mobile shovelling.

Its well built so its not going to break the first time you use it, in fact it will last for years, quick-ish to fold, and very compact, but quite heavy being made completly of steel and could also do with being a bit longer, but works well. overall a good product.

It folds really neatly, and doesn't take up too much space in the car. It is quite heavy duty and should do the job

Item was good as described and was pleased with the purchase, was delivered promptly. Have not used the item yet as it has not snowed, wont be good for much else as i remember being given one of these in basic training and breaking it within 5 mins i think i got through 5 all in all, so best kept for light digging and snow , dont dig a trench tho lol.

This is a great product and its built like too few things these days; of tubular steel. The only plastic part is the collet which its suitably chunky and the rest of the shade has a nice heavy feel to it.

I have this for my car in the snow and last year in the snow the edging shovel I used broke at the plastic handle after a week. This should be more substantial and due to its clever folding design its much easier to keep in the car all the time.

For £9 this is a steal.