Zune Lotoo Annihilate F-A3 Survival Shovel Review

As one of humankind’s oldest tools, shovels were primarily used for serious excavation works since it was first invented. With time, shovels became modern. Though nothing can replace the use of a shovel, and they are not just shovels anymore. With the integration of multiple tools such as hatchets, fire starters, knives, and many more, shovels became even more usable, practical, and ultimately convenient for their users.

Annihilate F-A3 from Zune Lotoo is a multipurpose shovel, that is amazingly useful as a survival tool or a standalone survival weapon. We’ve used this heavy-duty survival shovel for a couple of months and become fond of every little detail. So, we’ve discussed everything about the Zune Lotoo Annihilate F-A3 Survival Shovel and made a detailed review of it. So, without wasting any more time, let’s dive in.

About Zune Lotoo Annihilate F-A3 Survival Shovel

Chengdu Zune Lotoo Intelligent Technology Company Limited, also known as Zune Lotoo, was established in 2014. Headquartered in Chengdu, China, Zune Lotoo works relentlessly to design, develop, and manufacture shovels, knives, and outdoor gear. They maintain rigorous quality checking. That’s why their shovel quality is considered to be superior compared to other available options.

What’s in the Pouch?

The Annihilate F-A3 Survival Camping Shovel comes in a military bag or pouch made of 600D Oxford Fabric. This pouch feels quite durable. When you open the package, you’ll see there are compartments for different parts and tools. First of all, you’ll get a user manual with a detailed illustration of the shovel, its accessories, and how to assemble it. This shovel comes with many hidden accessories. The tactical survival shovel and all its accessories include:

Materials & Assembly

Well, this model from Zune Lotoo is known as FA-3. We need to assemble it. But every part of this shovel looks very heavy-duty from its exterior.

Built with stainless steel and aircraft aluminum, this doesn’t feel like a cheap build by any means. The shovel head adopts precision foundry technology made of martensitic stainless steel by 100% molding and casting. It is a process that takes almost one month to complete. And when you take the shovelhead out of its distinctive military pouch, you’ll see it’s covered in some oil to protect it from rust, which is a nice touch.

The parts of the handle are constructed from Aircraft-grade Aluminum, making it durable yet not very heavy. Besides, when you take the parts in your hand, you’ll feel the quality. This kind of build ultimately results in a powerful, durable, and reliable tool with a hardness rating of 52-55 Hardness Rockwell C. Zune Lotoo Annihilate F-A3 is an excellent Survival Shovel with a combination of more than 23 survival tools. It passes professional weight tests during the design process. And we found out it weighs somewhere around 3.6 pounds. We think Zune Lotoo is pretty much focused on cutting down extra weight. Because it’s not too heavy, nor too light. Because, if the knife had been too light, you would have had a hard time cutting and digging with it.

In Action

This is, in fact, a compact, all-around survival tool. It will help you do a significant number of chores conveniently. For instance, you need an axe. You can easily use it like an axe and cut branches, split logs, prepare wood, and Shelter when you are out in the wilderness.

The shovel head has an adequate thickness so that it can withstand rugged use with grooves and sharp edges. You can quickly adjust the shovelhead angle from 0 to 135 degrees by seven shifts, using one button, according to your needs. You can do your digging without any discomfort.

Don’t get confused about its durability as it has a foldable mechanism because this shovel angle joint can bear up to 450 kilograms of weight. It will support your weight even if you are a full-grown adult. We tested their claim and stood on the shovel several times. Surprisingly, the shovel is super durable. We used it for a couple of months, used it as an axle, like a spade, and tried to use it for heavy-duty tasks. And even after hard use, it was still alright.

Well, let’s not forget that it has a knife, a spearhead point, a survival whistle, and a wire saw. It even comes with a magnesium rod that you can use to start a fire using the provided knife or spearhead point. And finally, at the very end of the shovel, you will find camera support in the form of an attachment point. If necessary, this shovel can also be used as a monopod for your camera.

Zune Lotoo has put a lot of thought into making this shovel not just an ordinary shovel but something more than that. With a thoughtful and purpose-driven design, this shovel is meant to be a standalone survival gear.

The Zune Lotoo Annihilate F-A3 Survival Shovel will be a perfect companion for your camping and outdoor exploration. This shovel can withstand heavy blows because it’s a heavy-duty tool that still features a lightweight design for a shovel of this kind. This makes it perfect for chopping wood, and breaking through brick, and is easily used for shoveling. This multipurpose tool will definitely aid you in a dire situation, help you prepare your campsite, and significantly increase your chances of survival. It will also be great for hiking, hunting, fishing, off-roading, disaster recovery, and so on.

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