Black Diamond Deploy Shovel Save precious time in the unfortunate event you have to get digging. This rapid-deployment shovel is great for daily use in the backcountry, featuring a trapezoidal shaft that locks into place with a quick pull. When it&';s time to stash the Deploy in your pack, the curved handle slides down and hugs the contours of the blade to take up minimal space. Deploy Shovel Features Curved, trapezoidal shaft nests in the anodized blade of the shovel Engages in a fraction of a second T handle that&';s more comfortable for gripping Tech Specs Blade Volume550 cm^2 (85 in^2) Collapsed Length43 cm (16.9 in) Extended Length63 cm (24.8 in) Weight570 g (1.26 lbs)