If i had the money i would buy one for sure but the only thing i would wonder about is if you are going into the back country digging pits and doing a compression test might be a bit different but if you are with people that have normal shovels its all good.
It's a nice shovel, I keep my stealth underneath the back seat of my truck in the winter in case of an emergency and it's come in handy for helping dig other people out.
Certainly helpful for urban - easy to transport, stealthy, strong, durable, etc...