An overview of the Wild Wolf S30 Shovel Multitool

WHAT IS THE S30?

In this post we will be taking a look at the Wild Wolf S30 Multi-function folding tactical shovel. The huge selling points of this shovel is its portability and the multiple tools embedded within it. In its 75cm total length. which can be broken down into 3 segments, it contains: A folding shovel head which also serves as a serrated edge, bottle opener, and hex wrench. Then as separate attachable components it has a glass breaker, flint fire starter, survival knife, and whistle. All of these separate components are very useful for outdoor adventures but can either be easily forgotten or take up too much space. But lets take a deeper look to fully understand the value of this shovel.

WHY DOES IT’S PORTABILITY MATTER?

When going on a long trek or when storage space is limited a huge consideration is how little weight and physical space an object takes up. The S30 not only folds and disassembles into three smaller, hollow segments, but it also reduces the need of bringing multiple tools that may not warrant the amount of space they would take up on their own. Additionally, due to the hollow, yet durable design of the handle the total weight of the shovel is only 2.2 pounds. Typical shovels on their own weigh more than that, not even including the weight of other tools that the multi-tool replaced. It also comes with 2 carry pouches, one for the shovel head and its pole segment and another for the two other segments and tools. This aids in keeping everything organized and prevents the tools from getting lost, although the entire shovel assembly can be stored basically wherever as the knife blade can stored into the hollow handle segment. All of these factors make a huge difference in an outdoor excursion.

WHAT DOES EACH TOOL DO?

There will be a dedicated blogpost for this in the future, but we keep on bragging about the 8 different tools that come with the S30, but what do they each do?

Shovel head: The self driving head makes it great for general digging and the folding feature allows easy conversion into a hoe for trench digging

Survival knife: Good for cutting rope, sharpening sticks, and cutting bandages among other things.

Bottle opener: Gives good leverage for opening bottles or similarly sealed containers. Additionally the design can serve as a gut hook.

Glass breaker: This is a general emergency device that helps to break through a car window in emergency situations. Additionally can break into ice, if a water source is needed underneath.

Serrated edge: Can replace the function of a saw to cut down larger objects such as branches

Flint fire starter: An very convinent method of causing a spark to start a fire. A firestarting method is practically a must when staying in the outdoors for a prolong period of time.

Whistle: To make noise to let other know your location, or if a dog is trained to recall it back.

Hex Wrench: If there’s any nuts that need tightening, it is very convenient to have three different sized holes, as well as the three different segment lengths allow for different amount of leverage and torque depending on the need

IS THE S30 ACTUALLY DURABLE AND GOOD QUALITY?

To put it simply, like with all of our products, yes it is durable. The high strength stainless steel design allows it to withstand heavy duty use and las a very long time. Additionally the fact its stainless steel minimizes corrosion and weathering damage that would being to afflict other materials. When you are relying on a tool when you’re not in a position to find another you want to make sure it will stay reliable. On top of this, the ergonomic grip makes sure its comfortable and easy to use. When using for a long time this will make a huge difference in hand fatigue, which is not something you want to deal with when you’re kilometers deep into an adventure. Finally, just to clarify although the handle is hollow, the quality of the metal more than makes up for this and by no means feels flimsy when using.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Overall this shovel provides insane value for everything it provides. With high quality materials, a compact design, and an 8 in 1 multi tool. To get one for yourself check out on our web store. If you have any additional questions message us on any of our social media platforms or email us at sales@mechaproducts.com.