If traveling light and fast is your top priority when venturing into the backcountry, the Alugator Light Shovel from Mammut will be right up your alley. The Alugator Light lives up to its name, weighing in at just 475 grams. The blade can be stowed flat in your bag, thanks to a straight blade back, ideal for saving space. The level design is also beneficial for cutting straight snow profiles, great for those who obsess over their perfectly manicured snow pit study sites.