Testing a $200 Survival Shovel | Zune Lotoo

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  • Опубликовано: 12 дек 2024

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  • @82658steven
    @82658steven 4 года назад +12

    I have seen this advertised many times.This is the first time I've seen it tested.I actually thought about buying this shovel.Thanks for saving me 200 dollars.👍🙂

  • @stephenwalker5253
    @stephenwalker5253 Год назад +2

    Great review, i considered getting one of many of these long handle survival shovels and most of them fail, if i ever end up in a survival situation
    i want to survive, i settled on the folding military steel one which i can see will outlast me, only disadvantage is it's short.

  • @rowdy808
    @rowdy808 4 года назад +7

    I'm so glad you did this review! Thank you.

  • @Supraman7777
    @Supraman7777 3 года назад +2

    Thank you so much for doing this review and preventing me from wasting my money. I enjoy all of your videos please keep up the great work

  • @onajet1
    @onajet1 4 года назад +6

    Thanks I almost bought one last month!! You saved me!! Your Awesome 😊👍

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 года назад +1

      You're welcome!

    • @coreybrown2366
      @coreybrown2366 4 года назад

      What's the best one to get for I travel 70 and having one in my car would be a god send....

  • @Swamp-Fox
    @Swamp-Fox 4 года назад +4

    Seems like a jack of all trades and a master of none. I tend to prefer and have better luck with specialized tools. Thanks for the honest review!

  • @theaveragewoodsman6002
    @theaveragewoodsman6002 4 года назад +33

    Looks like if someone's in the market for a "survival" shovel they'd be better off spending $30 on the Cold Steel Special Forces Shovel.

    • @turtlewolfpack6061
      @turtlewolfpack6061 4 года назад +1

      I like my Cold Steel shovel a lot and have owned it for years. Although not as compact as my military trifold shovels it weighs less and has fewer fail points.

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 года назад +6

      #facts

    • @walterkersting6238
      @walterkersting6238 3 года назад +1

      Was there something wrong with the original concept of the number two shovel? They really are useful, you know...

  • @mrtlsimon
    @mrtlsimon 4 года назад +8

    Thanks for the video. I saw this advertised and knew it was going to be a soup sandwich. Thanks for pointing out the exact reasons that it's an unwise purchase. Combination tools rarely do as good of a job as a dedicated tool. The more tools you add the worse the compromise.

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 года назад +4

      Its always a bummer when things don't work out - but gotta stay truthful on the channel. Wanted to give it a honest try.

    • @mrtlsimon
      @mrtlsimon 4 года назад +1

      @@innerbarkoutdoors No one wants to waste time on a bad review. Thanks for keeping it 100.

    • @theTeflonDon1
      @theTeflonDon1 2 года назад

      It honestly didn't look that bad. Of course the broke flint is pretty crappy, but it could still be a useful tool. I mean I wouldn't expect it to cut down a tree more efficiently than an axe. Its benefits are being easy to carry and have multiple uses. I think it accomplished that. Is it worth 240$ probably not. You could get an axe, flint and steel, portable shovel, pocket knife for under 240$. Good honest review video though

    • @rathernot6509
      @rathernot6509 2 года назад

      @@theTeflonDon1 There are much better tactical shovels out there that cost a fraction of what the Zune lineup does... the one I got from Iunio has interlocking HANDLES, not just locking mechanisms on the shovel head, someone else did a review of it here: ruclips.net/video/AvpC_rnHdF4/видео.html... granted I will say the BAG that Zune usually ships with the shovel (the one with the velcro on the flap AND the zippers) is the best part, and thankfully you can purchase that separately

  • @frazermann1448
    @frazermann1448 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the honest review

  • @sergioortega9143
    @sergioortega9143 3 года назад

    Thanks for honest review

  • @petercraig9114
    @petercraig9114 4 года назад

    I respect a honest review

  • @kknife1106
    @kknife1106 Год назад

    This is for backpackers, its ultra light and ultra compact i would rather have this than an axe and shovel and saw strapped to me weighting over 20lbs. Yes it seems to have some weak points but it does as advertised, things like the lighting rod i dont care for i always have spare lighters because fire is important. When youre camping you have all the time to chop down a small dead tree. I found the same one for $50 and its very ideal.

  • @silvercabin5130
    @silvercabin5130 3 года назад

    Thank you for making this video. I just recently purchased a survival shovel and after watching this I am going to fix some of weaknesses, Like packing some fire starter around the magnesium ferro rod. Maybe cotton treated with something.

  • @AlSeva
    @AlSeva 6 месяцев назад

    I was about to click buy before I saw this video. Thanks for saving me 200 bucks.

  • @musicconnelly
    @musicconnelly 3 года назад

    Excellent review. Thanks!

  • @pubplays368
    @pubplays368 3 года назад +1

    Seems like you got a counterfeit item. Should’ve came with a carry case and sharpened from the factory. I beat the hell out of mine and have loaned it to students during classes for them to mess around with it. It’s held up well since I’ve gotten it. Of course it’ll never replace the tools it tries to mimic. Overall it does a damn fine job. Definitely worth the price considering you can beat on this thing without worry that it’ll fail on you.

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  2 года назад

      We got it sent to the channel directly from the company themselves. I am glad it worked out for you and your application but for me this was my experience.

  • @renobeck1976
    @renobeck1976 3 года назад +1

    I almost ordered, thanks for review, a agree that is not $239, after watching the performance

  • @buckfifty3470
    @buckfifty3470 4 года назад

    I'm thinking the chopper may be intended for roots. Thanks for the honest review...you crushed it. Have to look into the cold steel. Have you done a vid on that?

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 года назад +1

      A normal shovel blade makes good work on roots, but they specifically show this thing chopping thru wood. I think I'm gonna go order the cold steel shovel to mess around with

  • @ronaldtartaglia4459
    @ronaldtartaglia4459 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for the review. You saved me some money.

  • @AnyDayNow360
    @AnyDayNow360 4 года назад

    Another great video, and review. It looks like a slice of paradise where you are filming at!

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 года назад +1

      Glad you liked it! This was filmed at the cabin, and is indeed a piece of paradise.

  • @gregawallace
    @gregawallace 4 года назад

    Good review kinda what I expected, most do all tools don’t do any of the many things they clams very well or at least as well as a tool designed to do that one thing. I didn’t think it would beat my normal pack of tools I carry when out in the wild gransfors hatchet, silky saw, a quality knife (I use a hand made knife from Arno Bernard), bic lighter, and cheap us army entrenching tool, and a leatherman. Not as light and none of it screws together but all of em do what they need to flawlessly and there’s some interchangeability if one of them ever fails.

  • @bubba7626
    @bubba7626 3 года назад

    Excellent review, you saved me some $$$ thank you! I am still searching for that one swiss army like large tool that can do it all. For now I will stick with my CS shovel, also the russian titanium shovel and trowel head is pretty good and will fit on a CS handle. Wont chop as well as the CS shovel though due to lighter weight.

  • @sethpotts105
    @sethpotts105 3 года назад +1

    Really appreciate this video as I've been shopping for a multi tool survival shovel. And was wondering if the price tag on this held any corilation with the quality. I hope they watch your video and come out with an improved version.

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  3 года назад

      Glad you like the video, hopefully they improve the tool. That would be nice.

  • @glutenfreejm3
    @glutenfreejm3 4 года назад

    Nice review. Thanks! That tells me not to waste my money.

  • @VashPlissken45
    @VashPlissken45 4 года назад

    Thanks Andy gonna stick with my Cold Steel shovel!

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 года назад +1

      Solid choice! Was actually just looking at that one.

    • @VashPlissken45
      @VashPlissken45 4 года назад

      InnerBark Outdoors oh man yeah! I even made a better sheath for mine out of Cordura not too long ago 😎

  • @kevincline704
    @kevincline704 2 года назад

    Target is selling this shovel for $199.99 and that is on sale. I of course would have lost my mind paying $200.00 for a shovel, but I am glad you confirmed what I thought, it's a horrible item and no where near worth the money. Excellent video, thank you for your review.

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  2 года назад

      Glad it could help! I don’t want people spins their hard earned money on bad stuff!

  • @jaystiles1520
    @jaystiles1520 9 месяцев назад

    Awesome review.. thank you

  • @mikegauthier6364
    @mikegauthier6364 3 года назад

    Yea, kind of an expensive little sandbox shovel / Hatchet . Only paid $30. for mine at a gun show. Haven't used it yet. It had a couple more functions.. But the best part about it was , it came in a nice compact package. Good for backpacking.

  • @CowboyJeffSmith
    @CowboyJeffSmith Год назад

    Thank you for the video! You just saved me over $200!

  • @silvercabin5130
    @silvercabin5130 3 года назад

    I haven't received my shovel yet but it is a Spartose survival shovel. And it was only $59.95 in January of 21

  • @duckman12569
    @duckman12569 4 года назад +3

    My friend recommended I buy a survival shovel with my stimulus money.
    "I already have a folding shovel"
    "But does it have all these tools?"
    "I already have all those tools"
    Looking at how the axe feature worked on this, I think I'd prefer my little $35 hatchet

  • @walterkersting6238
    @walterkersting6238 3 года назад +2

    The spark rod snapped while chopping.

  • @Fatpanda564
    @Fatpanda564 4 года назад +1

    Love your vids man hope you’re doing well. Cheers from down under

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 года назад

      Thanks Adam! Glad you like the videos, stay safe out there.

  • @ExelArts
    @ExelArts 2 года назад

    i feel they could easily make this better the shovel head mechanism were its just a button to move the shovel is smart

  • @turtlewolfpack6061
    @turtlewolfpack6061 4 года назад +2

    You actually (almost) swore! That does illustrate your frustration with a premium priced tool made of inferior materials! For the price these guys need to step up the game!

  • @nos8676
    @nos8676 Год назад

    Thanks brother you saved me $230 bucks

  • @zinknot
    @zinknot 3 года назад

    Maybe you can add some weight on the end if you need it to be a better axe.

  • @m005kennedy
    @m005kennedy 3 года назад

    Your in good company with your review. Survival Russia looked at this shovel and agreed with you that it just wasn’t worth it.

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  3 года назад

      Thanks! I find that it interesting that some people are still trying to argue that it's a good product in the comments. 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @rokdobravec8231
    @rokdobravec8231 3 года назад

    Thanks for review, i was actually thinking to buy it.. In video you said that you tested many rods, can you suggest any good?

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  3 года назад

      Good old fashioned Light My Fire Swedish Fire Steels work fantastic. Get the larger version for more sparky sparks

  • @sheilak9915
    @sheilak9915 4 года назад

    I almost bought this, thank you

  • @monicalifornia_
    @monicalifornia_ 4 года назад

    Getting the 356 Survival shovel for bug out bag. Hope its better than this one. 😬😬

    • @Harrowed2TheMind
      @Harrowed2TheMind 4 года назад

      A friend sent me the link as well, a while ago. Let us know how it works out! I don't have very high expectations, to be honest, but still curious.

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 года назад

      *thumbs up*

  • @tomwolf4609
    @tomwolf4609 4 года назад

    Thanks...i was just looking at one online and was gonna drop $100 on one..glad I did not...

  • @granteldredge2615
    @granteldredge2615 2 года назад

    Do the EST Survival Shovel!

  • @deanoboland
    @deanoboland 3 года назад

    Great work on video mate greetings from spain 👍👍👍

  • @georgeramirez7525
    @georgeramirez7525 4 года назад

    that is what i thought thank you

  • @timpethick7862
    @timpethick7862 4 года назад

    please could you do a woodwork or carving video, if you have the ability?

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 года назад

      Not that into woodworking/carving, check out wingman115 - he's really into and might make a video or two.

  • @suehenry4645
    @suehenry4645 3 года назад

    Is the rod piece removable?

  • @walterkersting6238
    @walterkersting6238 3 года назад

    Does the handle also function as a 12 gauge?

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  3 года назад

      Would be nice to have a zip gun in 410 or 20

    • @walterkersting6238
      @walterkersting6238 3 года назад

      @@innerbarkoutdoors now yooz gotta survival shovel, yer gun gots a built in shovel; kinda cute, ya?

  • @johnimperial9777
    @johnimperial9777 3 года назад

    Is it military grade?

  • @mauriciom8430
    @mauriciom8430 3 года назад

    That is an excellent shovel. When cutting down small trees when you shouldn’t there is plenty of wood around the woods is about proper technique. Sometimes you accidentally did a proper technique. I wish I had a shovel like that when out in the woods when I was younger. Now I will get it to go hunting and yes I will make a proper video with actual survival usage. There are tribes that make axes with thin stone and when hit wrong they break. Yeah the price is too high this is why I got the cheap Chinese knock off

  • @IMDARKFIRE007
    @IMDARKFIRE007 3 года назад

    50 bucks TOPS. And that's new....I wouldn't pay more than 20 used. There are others similar to that one, one of which also has a compass.

  • @cirinosaldana4289
    @cirinosaldana4289 4 года назад

    Dude i was always thinking in my head if I should buy it or not. Since it was made in China I was disappointed, when it said it has "German quality* why couldn't the company make the shovel in Germany? I need to know what survival shovel be the best, I don't care about the price I just need to know.

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 года назад

      I've played with the cold steel shovel and liked it. Does t do all the stuff this is marketed to do but it at least works

    • @cirinosaldana4289
      @cirinosaldana4289 4 года назад

      @@innerbarkoutdoors thanks

  • @Eric-bh6ie
    @Eric-bh6ie Год назад

    Thx you just saved me 180 bucks lol

  • @Joseph_Dredd
    @Joseph_Dredd 4 года назад +8

    $200!!! Wowsers, not worth it at all...
    Better off getting some Army surplus off ebay!

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 года назад +2

      *thumbs up* APPARENTLY you can find this exact one for $30 other places, but still spend the 30 at ebay/arum surplus

  • @thomasdehartii2941
    @thomasdehartii2941 4 года назад

    I actually own this shovel. Your right, it’s totally not worth $200+ but it’s a shovel not an Axe. An Axe is for chopping wood. A shovel is for digging. Of course they have there add-ons for this shovel that makes it look better.
    It also comes with rope and a mini hand saw. Which I have no idea how to put it in the handle.
    The Feral rod sucks. Broke after my 4th chop on some roots in my yard.
    The whistle is loud. The large knife was very sharp when mine arrived.
    The small knife is actually supposed to be as the striker for the rod.
    And the tip of the handle comes off and is supposed to screw on the head of your shovel for add weight when you chop, which it does add a little more weight. I don’t like how the head of the shovel doesn’t fold all the way flat.
    Over all it’s nice. Not worth $200+.

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 года назад +1

      Ahh sorry that you actually made the purchase, it was a total bummer for me.

  • @Bob-Maplethorpe
    @Bob-Maplethorpe 4 года назад

    Thanks for the saved cash!

  • @bhuthemanakuma7557
    @bhuthemanakuma7557 4 года назад

    Flashlight Test please

  • @walterkersting6238
    @walterkersting6238 3 года назад

    So I’m going to zap the edges with the file…
    Three days later...

  • @jamescrowe7892
    @jamescrowe7892 4 года назад

    A lot of money for a tool that has so many features but only does one thing well. I'll stick with my GI E-T.

  • @walterkersting6238
    @walterkersting6238 3 года назад

    Who’s tree is that? Do you have any idea why you’re chopping that sapling? Why would anyone do that? Right there in the picture frame is some deadwood that could be used to make a fire and you’re chopping a sapling…

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  3 года назад

      It's my tree that needed to be removed because it's crowding my outhouse.

  • @brianmccann666
    @brianmccann666 4 года назад

    That shovel sells for $30 everywhere.
    You Overpayed big time.
    Try the Cold Steel shovel.

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 года назад

      I think you're missing the point, the point is that this tool sucks and I mentioned the cold steel shovel as an alternative in the end of the video

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 года назад

      Didn't pay for it - was sent for testing. Wouldn't have paid $200

  • @joshuacone9232
    @joshuacone9232 4 года назад

    Heck no

  • @igotursixx2665
    @igotursixx2665 2 года назад

    200 nope 25 yup

  • @johnnyzambrano6034
    @johnnyzambrano6034 2 года назад +1

    That shovel is not wrought 1dollar

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  2 года назад

      It's still an Okay shovel, but there are better ones at the hardware store.

  • @steventhouchalanh7596
    @steventhouchalanh7596 10 месяцев назад

    My e/shovel was issued in the Marine Corps was simple but that shit worked great especially for trenching and sand bags also heard a couple guys got body kills with it jk I joke I joke

  • @igotursixx2665
    @igotursixx2665 2 года назад

    I gave your review a thumbs up. The Shovel is definitely a thumbs down

  • @Will-Parr
    @Will-Parr 4 года назад

    Good test and review. Think I’ll pass.

  • @yupyup4209
    @yupyup4209 4 года назад

    Your videos are always the best! And they also make for better ASMR than actual ASMR channels. Lol

  • @Ermagawd
    @Ermagawd 2 года назад

    Fast forward 10 minutes still chopping wood pass

  • @josholdham1033
    @josholdham1033 4 года назад +1

    That thing looks like crap. Great review!

  • @fallingfloor6924
    @fallingfloor6924 3 года назад

    Id never use a shovel to chop why risk bending your pole.

  • @zinknot
    @zinknot 3 года назад

    Innocent plant life was harmed in the creation of this video.

  • @robertnicoletti3846
    @robertnicoletti3846 3 года назад

    It looks used. Not new.

  • @walterkersting6238
    @walterkersting6238 3 года назад

    I’m starting to think the Chinese don’t care if we survive or not…

  • @jayjohnston6912
    @jayjohnston6912 3 года назад

    Was looking for a super high quality tool. Was seriously considering that product, piece of garbage
    Thank you

  • @jetzers
    @jetzers 4 года назад

    Better get some NVA/DDR or Russian army gear instead, much cheaper and more rugged.

  • @darrenboorman4365
    @darrenboorman4365 4 года назад

    $200 and it comes dull with no sheath. Better off spending $20

  • @jblack7054
    @jblack7054 3 года назад

    Wish people would quit buying bs from amazon.

  • @tomsmith2587
    @tomsmith2587 3 года назад

    Made in China so why so expensive?

  • @foamscraptrimmings
    @foamscraptrimmings 3 года назад

    It seems you have no idea how to use this shovel and the fire starter, that's a pity !

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  3 года назад

      Based on my background and previous training I think you're right. I have no idea how to use any tools or design anything useful...

  • @jolujo5842
    @jolujo5842 3 года назад +1

    It's a piece of junk for chopping. A shovel should do one thing well ... SHOVELING
    And the Ferro rod is a joke.

  • @Art_Lean
    @Art_Lean 4 года назад

    Can other shovels cure crippling depression I don’t think so this is the greatest thing to ever be created good review though

  • @stephenbeard9882
    @stephenbeard9882 4 года назад

    I wouldn’t spend $15 dollars on that junk.

  • @steddyk
    @steddyk Год назад

    That knife is laughable.

  • @vasilepomenar2646
    @vasilepomenar2646 4 года назад

    You really had to cut that tree 🌲 😡

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 года назад

      Tree thinning in densely replanted forests is necessary. There are lots of studies to back it up.

  • @Coordinator61
    @Coordinator61 2 года назад

    Total junk. Get a good small axe, knife and small shovel.

  • @johnfuller6338
    @johnfuller6338 4 года назад

    Biggest piece of garbage, better off buying dedicated tools made to Do the job.

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 года назад

      Hopefully can save someone from wasting their money.

  • @ninjanix7288
    @ninjanix7288 Год назад

    Thanks for saving me $200 I’ll stick with my Fox military od shovel and cold steel trail blazer axe 🪓