The DMOS Delta Shovel is a hard-nosed tool ready for any recovery job while on the trail
The LAST Shovel You’ll Ever Need. This is how DMOS describes their DMOS Delta Shovel.
So, what makes the Delta Shovel so tough? The shovel head is made of 14ga cold rolled steel, a full sized T6 6061 aluminum shaft that extends from 24” to 37” to 51”, a milled connector and oversized stainless smash rivets that hold everything together.
The DMOS website tells you some of the possible uses of the Delta Shovel, one of which caught my eye: Zombies. I guarantee this 6.5lb shovel will stop a Zombie in its tracks, and I’m surprised it’s not been seen on “The Walking Dead.” But seriously, if you need to dig in hard packed gravel, Arizona caliche dirt, snow, ice, mud, and more this tool is for you. It has all of the utility of the legendary M-56 US GI Entrenching tool and more.
Now a good off-road tool needs a good way to store it. Enter the optional Delta Shovel Mount which not only can be mounted just about anywhere but can also lock to keep your shovel from disappearing. I’ve seen these mounted on truck racks, on the sides of campers, roof racks and on the tracks of roof top tents. If you just want to stick it behind your truck seat, a ballistic nylon carry bag with Molle straps is also available.
Additionally, the Delta Shovel is also available in the PRO model which has an aluminum shovel head. Both models are available in different colors to your choosing.
SEMA just announced that the DMOS Shovel has been honored as a Top 5 finalist in this year’s SEMA Launch Pad, the top new products competition. It’s a coveted award. The SEMA press release says, “Premium indestructible advanced designed shovels that are easy to stow and mount on various vehicle racks and platforms.” It’s no wonder that people who purchase the Delta Shovel have ALL given 5-Star reviews.
But what do I personally think about the DMOS Delta Shovel. Compared to the M-56 shovel that I have used for 40+ years, it’s superior. I’ve broken more than one M-56 when the wooded handle has shattered near where it attaches to the shovel head, this won’t happen with the aluminum handle on the DMOS. The DMOS is easier to use and the telescoping handle gives it more overall utility. This truly is a great shovel, is well designed using quality materials, and light years ahead of the cheap folding shovels I’ve seen fail more than once on the trail. I’ll be mounting it on Four Wheel Campers Project M Camper on my Gladiator, and it will be the only shovel I’ll be carrying going forward.
DMOS backs up their products with a 30-day money back guarantee, new or used, and a one-year manufacturer’s warranty. Just remember, the Delta Shovel is meant to be a shovel and not a pry bar or something to split cement blocks on the job site. Use it for what it is meant for and it should give you a lifetime of worry-free service.
Retail Price (on the DMOS website the day of this writing) for the Delta in powder coated steel is $199.00. The locking mount is $200, and the carry bag is $39.00.
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