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Five Star Reviews:

65%
and big enough to be functional (not like so many "mini camping shovels")
March 20, 2017
Strong, light, fairly compact, and big enough to be functional (not like so many "mini camping shovels"). Perfect to keep in the car as part of a preparedness kit. Maybe a little big to carry in a pack as part of an avalanche kit, but that probably depends how big of a shovel you are willing to carry. If I'm ever in a situation where I NEED a shovel I would hope I had one like this that won't break or bend and can actually move some snow quickly.
Up a creek? Get this shovel!
March 14, 2017
Great! Sturdy, tough, compact, and moves a lot snow! You'll love this shovel!! Probably should mention that it's great for cabin walkway doorway snow clearing and getting to your car in a pinch. It's not necessarily designed for severe driveway multiple hours or possibly digging out mega wet mountain ice bergs. Just use it for what the description says it's useful for and you'll be happy you had it.
Shovel breaks down very nicely and smoothly and stores under the seat of my ...
February 1, 2016
Half a dozen snow storms later...Still going strong! If you beat this thing up hard, that is into ice and other obstructions/pavement it will begin to show signs of wear and tear. However, if you use it as intended for SNOW and don't try to leverage anything heavy with it or bust up ice dams it will perform season after season. This shovel breaks down very nicely and smoothly and stores under the seat of my car neatly. The blue color look sharp and attractive and all of my friends want one now! I bought 2 of these: 1 for my vehicle and 1 for my fiance's.Positive Update: We are getting slammed in Upstate NY (2/16/16) and I travel house to house for work in homecare Physical Therapy...Without this shovel I would not have made it out of several of the driveways of my patients this morning. (We're talking 18-20" with drifts and snow plows adding to that amount). I was very thankful I had a quick way to address the insanity! If you are ever stranded roadside thigh-deep in snow and would like to stay in your car to stay warm while waiting for help you'd better consider that if your muffler(s) get covered and plugged with snow it's NO BUENO...Wouldn't it be nice to have a sound way to dig out those muffler pipes? Rather than becoming a statistic, invest in this safety measure...This shovel makes that process a lot easier and offers peace of mind at the very least that you have an exit strategy in some capacity. I still Highly recommend as it has been a life-saver this season!!! Safe travels out there!
Amazing little shovel!!
January 25, 2016
Amazing little shovel!!! I just used this to dig out my car after snowstorm Jonas. While it's a bit smaller than a standard shovel-both the scoop and the arm, it's aluminum and extremely sturdy! I was able to lift lots of wet, heavy snow with no problem at all. The fact that it comes apart and can be easily stored makes it convenient to keep in the trunk or in a closet in your home (I live in an apartment and lack storage space so this is huge!). I'd hughly recommend this to anyone without any reservation at all!!! See before and after pics of the what I used this for..
Lightweight, Durable Emergency Shovel. GREAT FOR KIDS!
November 29, 2015
I purchased a AAA Aluminum Sport Utility Shovel one year ago to keep in my car during the winter season in upstate NY. I was so impressed with the quality of that shovel and the reasonable price that I purchased a second shovel when we replaced our second family vehicle this month.Pros:-Aluminum construction with detachable handle makes for a lightweight, compact shovel that is perfect for the car trunk. Metal build is vastly superior to plastic when trying to clear mixed snow and ice, and wet snow.-Handle has two positions. Fully extended, the shovel is long enough to use for spot driveway clearing duty. In the compact position, the shovel is easy to handle around care tires and under a vehicle caught in a drift.-PERFECT FOR KIDS. I didn't anticipate this feature when I bought it for emergency use, but when my two year old wanted to shovel the driveway with daddy last winter, I gave him the AAA Sport Utility Shovel with the handle in the compact position and he loved it. It's sufficiently lightweight for a toddler to have some serious fun.-Value. This shovel offers great piece of mind and versatility for less than $20.Cons:-Absolutely none.Verdict:Lightweight, durable, perfect for emergency use and great for kids. I have one in both of our vehicles now, and I would highly recommend to anyone living in a predictably snowy region.
Excellent for little shovel!
December 12, 2010
Great for the car, great for slicing snow, excels where plastic shovels don't.It looks like crappy shovel, but it held up to slicing out sections of the 20 inch snow drifts from this record breaking snow dump, the same one that collapsed the Metrodome and effectively shut down the city. It's not good for actually carrying snow, but great for digging underneath a car and moving snow away from wheels, or building a snow cave sort of thing. It has zero flexibility and is very good at carving or spiking through snow. Well worth it.
72%
The brush is good quality and the bristles don't fall out
March 16, 2017
Works very well. Has just the right amount of reach for getting to the middle of the windshield. The brush is good quality and the bristles don't fall out. I had one from years ago and like it so much I sought out this one and ordered it for my wife's car.I also used it as a weapon to fend off a bear attack during a snow blizzard. This product is so tough that I used the brush part to fight the bear.
Does a great job, padded grip area makes it easy to hold/grip with gloves on.
January 26, 2017
So far, so good.We live in California, so do not have a daily need for this. I purchased this for use on our fairly frequent visits to Lake Tahoe.We have a bagful of those short 10" scrapers that companies give out as promos. We've also owned a flimsy version of a long brush/scraper like this one for years. Last month, Lake Tahoe finally broke through the drought and got dumped on. Our flimsy, wood handled brush/scraper couldn't handle it and snapped in two.Since then, the snow in Tahoe has continued and we've made 4 more trips there.This brush/scraper has already paid for itself and is such an upgrade from our old one.The thickness of the padded grip area is especially nice because it's comfortable and easy to hold when wearing gloves.Can't speak to durability or longevity, but so far am nothing but pleased.
We have one of these in each of our cars ...
December 10, 2016
We have one of these in each of our cars. With winter upon us, you are going to want one of these at hand at all times. If you are running late to work or have an emergency, these will save your day by clearing up your mirrors and giving you full sight of the road ahead. These are very well made, and have a soft grip on them.
Get this one.
December 6, 2016
As a native Minnesotan, a good snow brush is mandatory. This one is sturdy, has a nice foam grip that doesn't easily slide even with gloves on, and both the brush and ice scraper are high quality. I keep this in my trunk at all times and I have no complaints whatsoever about it.
Great quality
July 26, 2016
OMG this was impossible to find in the stores! My daughter got her car in April and the stores are only planning for summer so I couldn't find one anywhere and we still have snow potential so I looked on Amazon. Found this little gem and the price was awesome as always!!! I love that it's long enjoy to reach across her window without getting snow all over your hand. I also love that it's a really thick and good quality to handle heavy wet spring snow!
and am happy to say this little trooper is still holding up ...
February 22, 2016
I live in North Carolina, so to gauge how much snow / ice this was used in - not much, about an inch or two of each, in fact I didn't really even expect to need it, but anyways:It arrived on time as expected.The weather did actually manage to produce a need for it this year, and I must say it held up well. I scraped all 4 windows, the front and rear windshield 4 times this year, and am happy to say this little trooper is still holding up well.I do agree with what you're probably thinking in that you'd probably hope for more than 4 uses out of a thing that gets 5 stars. But, as I have no complains from it yet, and it seems good ole Punxy Phil was right - the weather is warming - it looks like it's going to be another year before this thing gets used again.If something comes up that would require I change the rating, I'll be sure to do so, but I don't really expect that to be the case, and certainly not any time before December.
73%
CA and it just so happened to be at the same time as one of the worst winter storms in many years
March 5, 2017
I bought this in preparation for our trip to Lake Arrowhead, CA and it just so happened to be at the same time as one of the worst winter storms in many years. Since I had the only ice scraper, I had to remove the ice from 3 cars total. I could see the plastic wearing off after the third car, but it's not a big deal.And yes, I used the other end for the ice, then the flat end for frost. I found this most useful I got another, and kept it stored in our winter gear.
Way Better Than A CD Case
December 19, 2016
Received this just a couple weeks ago and stored it in the bottom part of my glove box (2012 Toyota Sienna, there's a smaller top and larger bottom glove box). It fits perfectly in there along with some other documents and, admittedly, crap that I should probably get rid of or move to the house. In any case, the temperature in my area has only dropped below freezing twice and I was able to test it out and it passed with flying colors. the handle and neck of the scraper are sturdy, and although I had to put a good amount of pressure down to scrape the ice away from my windshield, I was never concerned that any part of it would snap off. I haven't had the need to use the other end of it, but I'm sure it works just as well.It's funny. I've wanted an ice scraper for years, and because of the short time that it actually gets cold enuff to need one, I never have picked one up. When I was first driving, I would just use a CD case. This is a big upgrade. Plus... who carries a CD case any more? ;-)
Works great
April 22, 2016
So right off the bat, I need to admit that I'm using this scraper in Texas and the amount of ice I'm using it on would probably be laughed at by anybody from the north.Now that that's out of the way, I can safely say that this scraper works perfectly. It's small enough to fit in my glove box, very sturdy, and sharp enough to scrape ice with ease. I ended up ordering 2 of these, one for my truck and one for my wife's car.
Does an amazing job at sraping ice off freezers too!!
March 12, 2016
I live in an area where we have never had snow and only a few times of the year get frosty windows. I purchased this for those few times originally, but was somewhat bummed when the frost left before I got a chance to use it. Well, last night I found an alternative use for it. We have a chest freezer that needed to be cleaned out because lemon juice leaked everywhere! After talking about it a while- the idea popped it my hubbys head of using the scraper on it instead of waiting for the freezer ice to melt and having to toss all the food in the freezer. It took less than 10 minutes for the ice in the freezer to be scraped off all 4 walls and the floor of the freezer. We then used a trash bound box as a soup to scoop the ice up and trash it followed by wiping the ice free walls and floor of the freezer with a wet rag. The freezer is 3 years old and has never been cleaned or thawed because it seemed like a daunting task- the whole process took about 15 minutes with the both of us for a freezer large enough to fit a whole cow's worth of meat. I am very pleased with this little ice scraper. I had a different gas station one years ago when I did live where it snowed a lot, but that one was so big, bulky, and flimsy, that I tossed it when moving to warmer climates. This little gem, however, is very sturdy and doesn't give way. It is also compact enough to leave in a car kit at all times- snow or no snow. The ice of our freezer was really built on thick and a pain when we had to move racks, and this little puppy went through it like it was nothing.I am very pleased with this purchase and I think it will work wonders for when our frosted windows season starts again next year!
My winters are mild, but this is better than any scraper I've ever used!
January 21, 2016
Not that I have been through many, but this is by far the best window scraper that I have ever used. I feel compelled to offer a disclaimer at the beginning of this review: I do not live in New England or the upper Midwest. I live in central North Carolina, where a few inches of snow is a major event. So my primary use of this scraper is nearly always going to be for frost, not snow. Nonetheless, the times that I have had to use it this winter have been as effortless as ever. Normally, I let my car run with defrost on for several minutes in the morning, then scrape with a really cheap scraper. That usually still takes a little longer than expected and I still have a difficult time not having small streaks of frost that linger. Since I've been using this scraper, the job is effortless. All of the frost is cleared away in no time without streaks. This morning, I even used it without letting the car warm up on defrost first, and the effort and result were no different.The foam handle is very comfortable and helps some to keep the coolness off your hands. The frost scraping end is very thin, which is a reason why I think it is so effective. It also is longer than most cheap scrapers, so I am able to reach 2/3 of the way across the windshield with no problems.For my purposes of clearing away frost in the morning after cold nights (will probably use it on a few inches of snow 1-2 times per year) this scraper does as good of a job as any that I have used. My needs when it comes to scraping car windows are generally very mild, but I would still highly recommend this item.
eats through ice like a hot knife through butter
February 22, 2013
I bought this a month ago,hoping to use it and i got to with a snow storm that came through.I used to use the snow brush/scraper handle type,which is great for brushing off snow,but not good at removing ice.I saw this on amazon & saw the other great reviews and I knew i had to get it.We had a snow storm come through a few days ago & i woke up to iced over windows.I used claw part and started to rip into it,then i flipped the blade scraper part and cleaned the windows clean of ice.I was pretty amazed at how quick i took this ice off.This wasn't real thick but i'm pretty confident it'll eat through thick ice.For the price of this winter tool you really can't go wrong,and it'll sure make things easier on those cold mornings with the wind blowing & freezing out. I was so impressed I had to shoot a small video just to show how good it works.Do yourself a favor and get one of these.
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Four Star Reviews:

21%
Good for mild use in SOFT snow. DO NOT PRY ON THIS THING
March 22, 2017
Pros-Very lightweight and pack-able. Not a hefty investment. Carried this thing for about 10 miles in the snow, strapped to my pack and hardly noticed it was there. Like that it is collapsible. Works well at making snow cubes and carving out snow caves.Cons-Found a weak point at the base of the handle. Where the handle meets the shovel it will buckle under pressure if used in a prying motion. If you are digging in harder snow DO NOT PRY up. You will need to CHOP around like you are carving out a cube. My friend broke his (Same shovel) doing this.
Great Emergency Shovel
March 9, 2017
This is the perfect addition for my emergency supply stock I keep in my SUV. Don't expect it to replace your SST heavy duty home shovel because it is light weight and even at full extension the handle is short. But it's supposed to be a travel shovel to be used in emergency situations. It's compact, light and gets the job done.
I used this successfully on several snow backing trips. ...
August 10, 2016
I used this successfully on several snow backing trips. HOWEVER it will NOT handle very icy hard snow, on my last trip I went to refill the pit our fire had melted away and the joint from the head snapped while trying to force this shovel through very very hard snow.Have reasonable exceptions from the shovel and think about what you are doing and it will serve you well.Yes do I plan on buying another one this year, I will also think about what I'm asking of this shovel.
Good shovel to keep in your trunk
February 18, 2016
At less than 3 feet fully extended and less than 1.5 pounds, this aluminum shovel is a very good emergency car shovel to keep in the trunk. You can completely disassemble the shovel into 3 pieces that measure less than a foot long if you really want to make this super compact, but it doesn’t come with a storage bag. It’s not the easiest shovel to use because of the short handle, but for clearing the area around your tires in a pinch, this will do. The pointed edge is helpful for light chopping as well.
Really good product for emergency snow removal on the road
January 30, 2016
I'm happy with this purchase. For the price, this shovel really comes in handy and it's actually better than I thought.You don't have to break it down in 3 pieces, just adjust the pole one position down for a much smallerhandle. Watch the video in the description to get a sense of the size.Fact remains that it's light weight and portable. The aluminum may not be the toughest metal out there butit still has a good strength-to-weight ratio. I tested it out right away and it's incredible with the snow and waseven able to chip away at some of the harder slush.As much praise as I'm giving this shovel, I do not recommend you use this to clear away icy surface.Doesn't matter if others had success, it's not what it's designed for.This is endorsed by AAA which pretty much means that you pull this out in an emergency.I read some of the reviews complaining that it didn't do a good job shoveling your driveway.If you're at home, you should have a standard iron blade shovel, not a small emergency one!I'm taking a star away because it did not come with a bag. This has three pieces that can comeapart. And they encourage you to travel with it hence the portability and light weight. No excusenot to sell it with a travel bag.
Needless packaging but (apparently) great device
December 28, 2015
Looks great. Only negative is the needlessly wasteful packaging used to ship this. A huge box that was so big a ton of crumpled paper was included to keep this from being rattled around. Why not take it apart and package it as it is designed to be stored- small and in three easy to assemble pieces. It could have fit in a men's shirt box. Instead the box was the size of a dorm fridge!
19%
Worked great. I didn't have the issue of the bristles ...
March 13, 2017
Worked great. I didn't have the issue of the bristles falling out like other reviewers stated.My only complaint was that the scraper end was on the same end as the handle. Which basically had me grabbing the brush end to scrape the center of my windshield.
Removes snow well
December 30, 2016
Brush works great at removing snow (brush side) and scraping ice (smaller scraper). Handle is comfortable to hold.Only problem I ran into this as my scraper chipped and broke after I hit the corner of it. Probably user induced, but something to be aware of as these things can break off so just be careful when using.
so I can easily reach almost all part of the vehicle (sidewise) without ...
May 4, 2016
I bought this brush for my car. It has long handle, so I can easily reach almost all part of the vehicle (sidewise) without having to do a lot of stretching. The brush end and hard end give you choice to whether you want to clear the dust or remove something stuck in your vehicle. Once my car was covered extensively by bird poop (when I parked my vehicle under a bridge), at that time this brush came very handy. I know people don't buy this brush for that reason, but I can confirm it will definitely serve that purpose as well. I took off one star because the seller does not let you choose the color. I did not like the red color, and he send me that color. I wish there is a way for us to select the color. Other than that, definitely worth to buy it.
ice Scraper gets the job done!
February 1, 2016
I like this brush/scraper. The plastic scraper breaks apart the ice and the brush has stiff bristles to brush away snow. It's a small unit though, and next time I will probably get a longer one since there isn't much handle space between the scraper and brush. Overall, I would buy another one of these again, especially to have as a spare.
Scraper is curved oddly but is durable and realiable.
January 6, 2016
The thing that matters with a scraper like this is the durability - this thing seems VERY durable. The bristles are stiff enough to brush away snow and ice yet gentle enough to not damage my car. The handle is comfortable and it's shaped perfectly to get great leverage. The only problem I have is that the scraper part could be a curved a little less. It's curved in such a way that it isn't fully flat against the windshield - it's a bit annoying but doesn't prevent this from being a great tool.
So Far It's Holding Up to Our Worst Winter On Record
February 12, 2014
I bought this Mallory Snow Brush after our third snowstorm in PA this winter. Previous to this purchase, all I had was some cheap freebie scraper I got from a trade show. I really needed something to brush the snow off the roof of my car.I've already used this brush about 10 times, and expect to use it a lot more this winter. The 26" length is a decent length for my car. I have a Honda Civic, and can brush most of the snow off the roof of my car just by standing on the drivers side of my car. It wouldn't hurt if it was a little longer, but that is no fault of the brush itself; it's what I ordered. I would say that if you have an SUV or truck, definitely get a longer brush, because this probably won't cut it.The item is sturdy, and the bristles are soft. They don't appear to be scratching my car, and they remove snow pretty well. The one thing I don't like is that every now and then the scraper part will bang up against my car when I'm brushing snow off. I think the design would have made more sense f the scraper was positioned horizontally instead of vertically at the end of the brush.Some have complained that they have a hard time using the scraper, but this hasn't been the case for me. I either hold the brush part or the foam part, and scrape away. There's nothing fun about scraping ice off of your car at 7am before leaving for work, but it is a necessary evil, and this item does the trick.My snow brush came in a red color.
16%
It's a pretty standard scraper
July 20, 2017
It's a pretty standard scraper. It's a little smaller than I was expecting; it feels like it takes forever to scrape off the windshield when you only have a few inches of square footage to scrape with. However, the grip on the handle is pretty soft and seems like it has some thermal properties, so it's not as cold as the hard plastic, making it easier on the hands. The other end with the ridged scraper is meant to break up really tough ice, but I honestly have not run into anything that I couldn't easily break up with the regular end, so I'm not sure if that piece is particularly useful or not (maybe it's just my climate ... idk). Overall 4/5, would probably buy again.
Biggly Ice BRUTE
April 25, 2017
Biggly ice brute!Bought as a gag for someone that scheduled on working a year+ long project in Ohio coming from Houston Texas. Memories of upstate NY living make me wish I'd had this back then.Bigger than I expected and a nice cushion handle. I guess he'll let me know how well it works in the fall. BRRR!
Excellent value
March 7, 2017
This little thing works remarkably well, quickly clearing ice and snow. The handle is comfortable and the angle is good to keep your fingers dry but still touch the glass. The only change that would make it perfect is extending the handle just a bit so short people can get the center of the windshield. But it's very nearly there so if you don't have an SUV, it will be perfect. Buying another for a family member.
Great scraper and comfortable to use.
August 18, 2016
I can't seem to get an ice scraper that will use the entire "blade" - this one works and love it! Didn't want the brush at the end and it is sturdy. The foam handle helps!
its so great to have it handy
December 27, 2015
I live in NC, so ice-scrapers dont get a lot of use but when you need one, its so great to have it handy. This fits very nicely into the door pocket of a Hyundai Accent and is very sturdy. No worried that this will break. It is a good length and easy to grip. Good product a d a very good price.
Great for long arms, but still good all-around
March 2, 2015
As a native Texan, I have had little need for an ice scraper in my life. I recently moved to an area where this purchase became very relevant due to the awful winter we've been having, and I am very grateful for this tool. It's effective and easy to use. I only wish it were a bit longer. At 5'6" with a Toyota Prius (not a huge car by any means, but a little taller than the average sedan) to clear, I'm making a bit of a stretch to get across the whole windshield, often resulting in leaning on a very cold car.But for the price, this is definitely worth it. And even though my primary complaint is that it's short, that is also a plus because it is unobtrusive while being stored.
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7%
Not suitable for backcountry snow safety
September 25, 2017
For the price and primary purpose, this is a fine shovel. If you keep it in your car for emergencies, this is probably a 5 star product. I have used it as a backcountry ski shovel as one of the standard pieces of safety equipment for avalanches. When used to dig vigorously in compact snow, the fulcrum point connecting the shovel to the handle bends and warps. If someone's life may depend on your shovel, look elsewhere
It's not as sturdy as you would think and just overpriced
April 19, 2017
It's not as sturdy as you would think and just overpriced. If you get a good snow it takes too long to dig out your car
Sturdy, but tiny!
February 13, 2016
Bought this shovel to keep in my car after last year's brutal NYC winter. Of course with me being better prepared this year, we've hardly had any snow. However, we've had one doozy of a storm that allowed me to test it out to dig my car out. It is lightweight and sturdy, but way too short for my 6'3 frame. I actually trudged through the 2+ feet of snow to find an open store to buy a "conventional" snow shovel. This would be a 5 star item with a longer handle or an extension attachment.
Poorly Made but Adequate for Emergencies
January 5, 2016
The most important element of a three-part shovel is a tight fit between segments. That is not to be found, alas, with this shovel. It should be adequate for an emergency shovel in the truck but I certainly wouldn't rely on it for winter expeditions.I have had a similar lexan expedition shovel for 25 years and it's still as good as new. This one I don't expect to last more than a few years, if that.
but the aluminum warps and dents pretty easily when used on ice
November 10, 2015
Fast shipping. This shovel will work as an emergency shovel, but the aluminum warps and dents pretty easily when used on ice. I used this guy to shovel the stairs of my apartment complex during a big storm, and there is no longer a sharp front edge so it will likely take a lot of work to get under ice this coming winter. Again, as an emergency shovel, this thing does the trick, but don't plan on buying it for regular use more than 1 season.
Definitely not good in the snow!
January 27, 2015
Got to use this for the first time today with a very light mild snow. It did today's job but it would not be efficient for a bigger snow storm. I bought this thinking I could keep this in my car and it would be sufficient to dig out my car and that's not an option. I'd be there for days not to mention I'd have back problems for the rest of my life! I would say the best use for this would be "emergency" shovel if you were in the middle of nowhere, camping or something of the like. I'll keep it around and maybe be the good samaritan who lends it to my neighbor who doesn't have one, but I will be buying a full size shovel.
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Three Stars
March 7, 2017
hard to hold the brush when using the scraper
Okay
January 31, 2017
I used it once to break up the frost on the windshield in Texas. It was okay but not great. I did not have any de-icing fluid at the time. I was unimpressed with the ice scraper opposite the brush. I had to get out the other ice scraper because it covered more glass in less time. The brush end worked okay for removing the frost and a little snow. I will keep it in case I need it in the future. I think the item will work much better when a good quality windshield de-icer fluid is applied first. The length seems to be sufficient. The item is lightweight; easy to grasp, pickup and stowe. It's better than nothing. I imagine it would be hard to find a better snow brush/scraper than this one simply because snow and ice is for many people awkward to move.
It's sturdy..
January 9, 2017
It's sturdy .... the plastic is hard, but I like Artic model with much longer handle and softer more flexible plastic much better.
Not for short people
December 24, 2016
Don't get this if you are short, it takes a long time to clean off my car with this as a 5'1" woman. The ice scraper works great. Overall it is a perfectly fine product. But it is uncomfortable to use at my height, I decided to get an Extendable "broom" winter brush instead. I will still use this for the ice scraper. The color I received was red.
High quality, nice big size but handle spins freely.
January 4, 2016
It's great but has one major design flaw. It's very sturdy and uses materials that feel like they'll last several winters. The scraper and brush on opposing ends is nice. This provides a brush-only end that allows you to easily get in and around narrow areas like around your wipers and a scraper end that allows you to really crunch away at ice without damaging the brush. The reason for 3 stars you ask? The high-density foam handle spins freely on the post, so when you're brushing snow away the brush and post spin freely from the handle you're holding, forcing you to either choke way up on the handle or grab lower where you can hold part of the scraper, which reduces your leverage on the brush.It would be 5 stars if the foam handle was securely attached to the post.
Does its job, but bulky
March 7, 2015
The scraper and brush on this work quite well. Compared to other scrapers I've used, this is much more padded. It might make it a little easier to use with gloves on (though I've never had an issue), but it also makes it bigger and bulkier. Honestly, I'd be willing to pay less money for a non padded / smaller one.
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Three Stars
May 25, 2017
A little small to use.
Just OK
February 28, 2017
Bought these because of good reviews by many people. Purchased 20 and ended up just being OK. Not such a great scraper.
It's sturdy..
January 9, 2017
It's sturdy .... the plastic is hard, but I like Artic model with much longer handle and softer more flexible plastic much better.
Okay scraper
March 15, 2016
It's fine, but not amazing. It's not perfectly straight, so it scrapes ice off in thin-ish lines rather than along the whole edge of the scraper. However it gets the job done, and I like the foam grip.
No Different Than An Ordinary Ice/Frost Scraper
March 8, 2014
The customer star-rating for this ice/frost scraper and the reasonable price was the selling point before deciding on its purchase. Since I live in the Midwest where the winters are harsh, it was time to invest in a quality, sturdy scraper. I was a bit disappointed when it was not removing the ice from the car windows as expected. Otherwise, the handle is comfortable and it is no different than an ordinary ice/frost scraper.
Great For Chunky Icy Scraping - Average For Thick Smooth Frost
December 8, 2013
This ice scraper works fairly well on the thick icy stuff but when it comes to the thick, smooth morning frost on the windows it's about average. All of the ice scrapers I own / have owned pretty much scrape a line 1 to 2/3's of the actual scraping area they offer. This one is no different. The only negative so far is the screech it lets out if you have the angle just right and hit a dry spot on the window. It's equivalent to an amplified "fingernails on a chalkboard" sound echoing through the neighborhood.I bought this scraper based off of the reviews in hopes it would be "amazing" but unfortunately while it appears to be built tough and will last for the long run I think it's on par with most scrapers I have owned when it comes to the thick morning frost. On the other hand it works great for me with the thick icy frost - unfortunately in my area we have very few days of that and many days with thick frost.
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Two Star Reviews:

3%
Two Stars
May 30, 2017
Looks great, but it broke on the very first snow storm.
Was useful for 1 winter
March 19, 2017
Lasted 1 mild winter in massachusetts. The thin metal near one of the silver push in things broke. I only recommend this shovel for occasional or emergency use. Like keep it in your trunk in case you get stuck somewhere in snow or something. It does not last long so don't use it often. I don't recommend buying this.
Very Flimsy
August 19, 2016
This is a very flimsy shovel. Maybe if you had an inch or two but anything more than that don't bother. I wanted it to carry with me so I could dig my car out if it got stuck. I tested it out in about four inches of snow and the end broke off.
Too short! This would be a good shovel if you were under 5 feet!
June 9, 2016
I wish this shovel was longer. I'm 5' 9" and I have to crouch or bend a bit just to shovel. This is a good shovel for light shoveling. I only like the fact that is it portable.
Wrong size!
January 26, 2016
The dimensions of the head of this shovel are 8.5" X 11.25 " NOT as advertised 8.5" x 26". I think I may have been better off ordering a "serving spoon. Anyone have an idea how long it would take to dig out a car from 30" of snow? I do! Look for something a little larger unless you own a tiny car with a trunk the size of a normal glove box. I would return it but the 30" of snow was stronger then the shovel.
Regret this purchase
March 9, 2015
I should have paid more attention to the size. The shaft is too short to seriously dig out under a car or SUV.In the grand scheme of things of things it is better than nothing, but if you get yourself stuck in 1+ feet of snow this will exhaust you long before you extricate yourself.
2%
good product above retail price
November 1, 2017
Found a set of these for half the price at a retail store right after I bought them. Great product just not a great deal.
Not impressed
May 11, 2017
Basic brush. I'm giving this a poor review because it comes with two stickers that are difficult to remove without leaving residue everywhere. One sticker warns that you'll get cancer from touching this product. The foam grip spins, not sure why they couldn't make it fit better or glue it down. I'm sure I could have found a better brush locally for the same price.
I wanted tge blue one .
January 11, 2017
I specifically ordered a blue one and it shows a blue one .and I received red. It defeats the purpose of me offering it to match my daughters car.
Too small - useless to be honest.
October 29, 2016
Not really helpful even in small snow over your car - forget about the snow storm ! The whole thing is so small that it can get lost in the snow :D . I mean it - its too small and description doesnt mention it clearly. I could not even clean my car with little snoflakes. So will not recommend it.
Stupid design, decent product.
May 4, 2016
It performs both of its functions about as well as you would expect. It scrapes ice, it wipes ice away.The main downside, however, is the impossibly stupid decision of having the scraper and the brush on opposite ends. Do you enjoy smacking yourself in the face/arm with a brush while you scrape your windshield? I sure don't.
Best suited for a sub-compact car.
December 14, 2015
UPDATE 12/15/2015After a few uses now I noticed that the scraper part is warped and only about 1.5 inches of the scraper is actually making contact. Two of the 3 scrapers I bought do this. I changed my rating from a 3-Star to a 2-Star, unfortunately I bought these early to beat the snow season and they are not eligible for return. I don't recommend. See original review below:______________________This scraper/brush is solid, but here are the issues I have found with it:1 - It is short. The grip is located right by the scraper so if you have a bigger vehicle and are a smaller person, it is difficult to to reach the whole windshield while holding onto the grip.2 - The brush needs to be rotated 90 degrees. If you are right handed the brush smashes against your forearm while scraping. I find myself constantly adjusting to avoid smashing the brush.3 - The scraper part is small, it could be a little bigger to help speed up the process.It will last a while and for the price it is a sturdy scraper. Just some design issues with it.
2%
Not great but it gets the job done enough.
March 18, 2017
It is not great, but it gets the job done enough.
not much better then the $1 junk you can get in the ...
January 19, 2017
It's ok, not much better then the $1 junk you can get in the bins at dollar stores though. Mine doesn't scrape a clean path it leaves a few lines so you have to scrape a bunch of times to get it off. I'm not sure what the small end is for.
It does enough to be able to see but I am disappointed in the quality of the edge on these
March 26, 2016
We live in South Carolina and don't get much ice. We do however get frost alot in the winter. These ice scrapers don't really take much of the frost off the windows. It does enough to be able to see but I am disappointed in the quality of the edge on these.
Doesn't scrape too well
March 4, 2016
This sadly did not do as well as I'd hoped for scraping ice. I often end up with ice on the inside of my car from a poorly installed windshield that lets in extra moisture so I wanted a shorter handled scraper for getting rid of frost on the inside of my car windows. Grrr. But it didn't scrape all that well. A hard piece of plastic like an old credit card did a better job. It did arrive on time and the ice chipped may work better but I put it to rest after it didn't do the trick. I will keep looking for a better tool.
Not impressed. Wouldnt recommend.
February 8, 2016
Not very impressed. Sometimes it takes several passes to get the windshield clean. That's understandable when the ice is thick, but it wasn't. And I guess due to the curvature (or lack of?) of the scraper compared to that of the windshield/window, it never scrapes the entire width of the scraper- which then also requires multiple passes. And then when you do get it clean, and the scraper rubs against the glass, it makes a nails-on-a-chalkboard kinda sound, which is not pleasant. Finally, it just feels pretty cheaply made. I mean, at this price, i guess I shouldnt be asking for much. But I wouldn't really recommend it.
didn't scrape ice well
January 18, 2016
I looked for a cheap ice scrapper with Prime shipping. This was the one. Realistically, it's pretty bad at handling ice. I think the plastic is too soft. I've used many ice scrappers over the years (they seem to get lots between spring and winter ;-)), and they worked better IMO. So the short hard plastic types work better for me, as well as the short "metal blade" types too.
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One Star Reviews:

4%
shovel head broke in half upon first use. NOT WORTH IT>
July 11, 2017
shovel head broke in half upon first use. NOT WORTH IT>
Do not purchase
April 19, 2017
Snapped and broke after using the product only twice. I knew I was taking a risk and I lost. Word of advice is to definitely get a more rigid shovel with a wooden handle and metal head.
Way too small
March 24, 2017
If you're actually expecting to be caught in a few feet of snow, this will not help. It's a semi-sturdy almost toy like shovel that could carve you a tinny path. If you're going to carry a shovel in your care because you know you might get into an emergency situation? Look elsewhere.
Would not recommend because of this limitation
February 13, 2017
The shovel broke where the handle meets the blade during the first use. Seems to be all right for light powdery snow but not for lifting any sort of heavy snow. Would not recommend because of this limitation. Spend a little more and get a better compact shovel.
Dont trust this in the back country
March 8, 2016
Broke the first time I used it shoveling light snow. Bent where the blade meets the handle. I am glad I didnt need to use it for a more serious situation.
shovel snaps!
January 5, 2015
This was a great little shovel that I kept in my car for emergencies. I can't deny that it was a nice size and a good price. Thank God I didn't have an emergency, though! I decided to try it out for some casual digging in the snow and it snapped in about 30 min - where the blade meets the handle. It appears to be great for any vertical slicing, but forget about scooping or prying anything but light, fluffy powder!
2%
Horrible
March 17, 2017
Broke in half the first time I used it on light snow.
Crappy.
March 7, 2017
bristles fall out. Crappy.
One Star
January 22, 2017
Came in bad shape - some spots missing brushes. looks poorly made
Scratched my windshield and then fell apart. Garbage.
October 18, 2016
This was a piece of junk. The scraper scratched my windshield the first time I used it to scrape the ice off my windshield. The scraper later fell off. It was just glued onto the bottom of the rod. Would not buy again.
One Star
February 20, 2016
The scraper does not work. It was more effective to use windshield wipers.
Failed when I needed it most!
January 23, 2016
I woke up this morning to 2" of ice, sleet, and snow on my car. Brought out the ice scraper and it worked well up to the point where the ice scraper broke at the scraper to handle junction. I ended up having to use the remnants of the ice scraper in my hand to finish off scraping the windshields. This worked fine for light ice loads in the past, but this storm was too much for this to handle.
3%
Waste of money.
September 21, 2017
Made of cheap and light weight hard plastic. Broke apart after a few uses.
One Star
April 1, 2017
Broke while getting ice off the windshield...
BEWARE, may leave scratch marks on car windows.
February 2, 2017
It left scratches on my car windows the first time I used it. It's not a clean single pass at least 2-3 depending on how much ice is on your windshield.
One Star
October 6, 2016
does not work like it says
Does not contour to window!
March 22, 2016
Chips ice away, but does not contour to window well, which makes it difficult when scraping frost. Not easy to use if you have small hands.
One Star
March 5, 2016
Product was received damaged, the foam part was damaged.
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Old Price
Old Price
Price
Price
$20.07updated: Mar 16, 2020
$6.18updated: Mar 18, 2020
$8.70updated: Mar 18, 2020
$59.95updated: Mar 16, 2020
Features
Article Number
Article Number
0845174001015
0079062005322
0079976166218
0857240002345
Brand
Brand
AAA
Mallory USA
Subzero
Backcountry Access
Currency
Currency
USD
USD
USD
USD
Height
Height
1278.7 in
39.4 in
35.4 in
387.4 in
Length
Length
131.9 in
1023.6 in
456.7 in
1007.5 in
Manufacturer
Manufacturer
AAA
Hopkins Manufacturing
Hopkins Manufacturing
Backcountry Access Inc
Model
Model
4004
532
16621
2335036.1.1.1SIZ
MPN
MPN
4004
532
16621
2335036.1.1.1SIZ_Blau_47cm
Number of Parts
Number of Parts
4004
532
16621
2335036.1.1.1SIZ_Blau_47cm
Product Group
Product Group
Automotive Parts and Accessories
Automotive Parts and Accessories
Automotive Parts and Accessories
Sports
Product Type
Product Type
AUTO_ACCESSORY
AUTO_ACCESSORY
AUTO_ACCESSORY
SPORTING_GOODS
Publisher
Publisher
AAA
Hopkins Manufacturing
Hopkins Manufacturing
Backcountry Access Inc
Quantity
Quantity
1
1
1
1
Reviews
Reviews
Score
Score
8.8
9.2
9
9
Studio
Studio
AAA
Hopkins Manufacturing
Hopkins Manufacturing
Backcountry Access Inc
Weight
Weight
3.9 oz
3.0 oz
0.9 oz
2.4 oz
Width
Width
340.9 in
196.8 in
181.1 in
185.8 in
Feature
Feature

Lightweight, high-quality aluminum construction

Weighs approximately 1.3 pounds

Adjusts from 25-inch to 32-inch for multiple uses

3 piece construction for easy disassembly for storage and packing

Ideal accessory for your car, truck, SUV, recreational vehicle or snowmobile

26 inches long

Features four rows of sturdy bristles

The most durable product on the market

Highest quality and most economical price

Colors may vary

Innovative tool-like design

Palm and thumb rest increases scraping leverage

Features an 11" length that provides great reach

Oval shaped, soft foam grip provides maximum comfort

Extra wide 4.5" blade

Easy assembly with no loose cable to cause hangups

Top segment nests inside the next probe section, reducing the number of segments and size of the probe bundle when disassembled in your pack

Laser etched depth markings for measuring snowpack

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