The Snow Joe Shovelution Strain-Reducing Snow Shovel tops our list thanks to a back-saving design that features a unique dual handle. “Now that I’ve used it a few times, this thing is the best snow shovel I’ve ever owned,” wrote one five-star reviewer. “The second handle makes shoveling so much easier, and it’s a lifesaver on your lower back. You scoop, then throw the snow, but the tension that builds up in the handle (combined with the release of your ‘shovel full of snow’) forces the shovel back down into the ‘ready position’ to scoop your next load of snow. It works surprisingly well.” Price at time of publish: $40 for 20 inch “I bought this for clearing snow off our long second story deck. I’m so pleased,” said one reviewer. “It blew the fluffy snow away easily and ate through the heavier, deep snow impressively. The first battery [charge] lasted for almost the entire time. It will be a back-saver this winter!” Price at time of publish: $199 “I have several of these shovels,” wrote one of the more than 2,000 five-star reviewers. “One always stays in my car and has dug me out of many Buffalo snow banks. It is a great emergency shovel. I also carry one of these when I am doing winter backpacking. It is light and easily stores inside or outside my pack.” Price at time of publish: $25 “We live in Eastern Idaho, and we have already gotten a lot of use out of this snow pusher,” wrote one reviewer, who said the pusher “worked so well that I bought a second.” They continued, “It is super durable and the snow just falls off the blade, which helps with pushing a lot of snow. The handle is comfortable (I’m 5'9”) for my size, and it is lightweight for almost anyone to use." Price at time of publish: $95 “With the Snow Joe and a few push-pull swipes, my car is cleared off completely in a minute…max,” wrote one pleased reviewer. “I’m not covered in snow, super agitated, late for work, estimating the cost of a paint job, or praying I won’t get a ticket for that small patch of snow left on my roof. I feel like it’s wrong that more people don’t know about this thing! It’s a total game changer, which I plan on buying for everyone on my Christmas list.” Price at time of publish: $25 “Love everything about the Snowcaster,” wrote a five-star reviewer. “I can easily clear sidewalks and driveways much faster than before and way faster than the neighbors. I enjoy shoveling so much now, and have to stop myself from shoveling the entire neighborhood.” Price at time of publish: $150 “This snow rake has a telescoping pole with built-in pins that hold the poles in the desired positions (very adjustable). Not one time did it pull away… it worked flawlessly,” wrote a reviewer. “The outside pole (the one you hold on-to) has a [rough] finish, and this gives you grip. This is a quality product from a known manufacturer.” Price at time of publish: $65 “I have other snow shovels but this shovel is my favorite,” wrote one reviewer. “Shoveling heavy snow at 6,000 feet at my age (78) is probably something I shouldn’t be doing. The shovel is light weight with a narrow scoop, which keeps me from lifting too large of a clump of snow. The extension handle makes it easy to toss the snow over my deck railing. A friend came over to help me shovel yesterday and wanted to know where I got the shovel… What he doesn’t know is that I’m getting him one for a thank you gift.” Price at time of publish: $52
