Excellent Axes
An axe is a very common tool for me, and I often have one anyway on the snowmobile or dog sled. Because it’s already part of my kit, it also becomes a solid option for checking ice. If you carry an axe regularly, it can double as an ice-checking tool.
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Pros
- +Multi-use tool for winter travel
- +Works well for chopping/probing ice
- +Already common to carry on sled or snowmobile
Cons
- -Heavier and bulkier than dedicated ice spikes
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