For the impending armageddon, I bought a new snow shovel. Not the best in the world, but not the worst-
Key features- no plastic crap.
Aluminium blade- lightweight
Metal struts can be welded as needed
Handle can be replaced.
Came from mom and pop hardware store, not box store.
(Also- all the other shovels were plastic- so this was the *best* on the shelf)
This should last. And it wasn't made in China either!