MSR Operator Backcountry & Basecamp Shovel

Delivering the ultimate in backcountry versatility, the Operator™ shovel is built of tough, hard-anodized aluminum and engineered for maximum shovel efficiency. It features MSR's® larger packable blade, an extendable shaft, and steep sidewalls to serve mountaineers and backcountry travelers in constructing basecamps to excavating professional snow pits.

This shovel's unrelenting strength combines with smart ergonomics to help you dig with greater force and less fatigue when speed counts in a rescue.

• 6061-T6 hard-anodized, lightweight aluminum blade construction
• TIG-welded blade / shaft interface and neckless blade design
• Traditional flat chopping face delivers stable strike
• Serrated leading edge breaks up snow and ice
• Flat back shaves smooth snow pit walls or offers platform for stoves
• Two-section, non-rotational telescoping shaft and fast lockpin provide rapid, hassle-free deployment
• Meticulously engineered glove-friendly handle optimizes comfort, control and leverage
• Ergonomic design minimizes hand fatigue
• Adjustable shaft for length customization
• Utilitarian D-handle shape
• Color: Red
• Length: 35"
• Weight: 1 lb. 8 oz.
• Suggested user: Mountaineers, Backcountry travelers, Basecamp