Black Diamond Transfer 3 Shovel for Sale, Reviews, Deals and Guides

I've heard tons of positive feedback on Black Diamond shovels, so I had to pick one up and try it out for myself. Out of the box, it is very sturdy and made with quality materials, does not feel flimsy at all. Excited to give this a try.

Sturdy, lightweight, and easy to assemble. Great backcountry shovel

I really like this shovel from Black Diamond. It cuts a very nice snowpit.

This is a great backcountry shovel. It's lightweight, sturdy, and fits in most packs pretty easily. It's quick to assemble and you can move snow quite efficiently for a small shovel.

I never go to the mountains without it and it sometimes gets a good workout at home too.

It looks like BD has made some major improvements over the previous Transfer 3. This season's model is more squared off and not as round. It has a flatter bottom and it moves snow really well. Haven't had to dig anyone out with it but I have tested it out and really don't have anything to complain about. I do agree I wish I could combine the longer shaft with the quick assembly of the Deploy series, but this is probably the best choice for an all around utility shovel.

This was my first BC shovel. I have since acquired the BD Deploy 7, and I wish I could combine the features of both into one shovel. The Good: Sturdy build. Fits well in pack. Long shaft length. Not so good: Shovel blade is fairly small. A bit slower to assemble than the Deploy series. I didn't put this shovel through the ringer but I have no doubt that will last a long time, and get the job done when it counts.

I've never had to dig someone out in an avalanche, but I've dug snow pits and practiced with this. It's light , very easy to assemble (even with gloves on), and WICKED sturdy. Nothing flimsy about it. A shovel should be simply designed and easy to use. This piece of equipment nails it.